How to treat Emetophobia in three stages! Fear of throwing up!

[@CoachLisy]

This is an amazing video! I developed Emetophobia in elementary school - I was about 5 or 6 years old. I experienced crippling panic attacks because I was TERRIFIED of throwing up. The word “throw up” was a trigger. It wasn’t until I turned 24 that I accidentally threw up and that helped with my recovery. I also removed the POWER that I was giving to my fear. So Nathan is right. It was SO hard, but I realized it wasn’t “as bad as I thought”

[@jordanlewis9402]

YourLifeCoach thank you for the feedback

[@elenamandic2069]

hey ,if anyone else wants to learn about how to overcome emetophobia try Fezervin Sickness System Coach (do a search on google ) ? Ive heard some interesting things about it and my mate got cool success with it.

[@tinytyler8219]

How Did You Do That I Need Answers So I Can Avoid How You Did That Thing When You Turned 24

[@radioactivel1609]

I've had this phobia for my whole life almost and a year ago I was sick. It didn't help me, which was really dissapointing. I was hoping something good would come out of it. When I was sick, that is the worst memory of my life. I can't think about it, the sound, the feeling, omg stop i can't. Shit.

[@May-st7rp]

Exactly she same thing happens to me. The exact same

[@vievie3661]

I just don't think I'm ever gonna overcome this fear. at this point, I truly mean it when I say I would rather die than throw up.

[@ocdandanxiety]

Don't give up my friend! Find a good therapist who can help you at your pace work through this. I would look on iocdf.org

[@amybillingsley6255]

I feel the same way as you do. I'm scared of vomiting, and even when I don't really have a sickness that doesn't cause throwing up I will start crying because I don't want to be sick.

[@vievie3661]

@@amybillingsley6255 I have it too, even a headache or a cold can trigger really severe panic attacks

[@amybillingsley6255]

@@vievie3661 I am sorry this happens to you, I am glad we live in a place where people can relate to each other on the same level. I am not an adult but I try to encourage people that might be older than me. I'm going into highschool and I'm an introvert and I'm hoping to be more open. I hope my parents will let me start my own channel so I can help people! No matter what age!

[@emiliedelacy5880]

I wouldn't rather die, but I would rather get really sick

[@mickybasquesable]

There was ONE time I was on the phone with my dad, I knew I had food poisoning and I KNEW it was gunna happen. He said something that stuck with me in the moment and I was able to stop panicking, and get sick with no issue. He said “the worst part, is right now.” And he was right. The worst part is the actual nausea. After getting sick, I always felt better. I lived without my phobia for a solid few years, and after going through a bunch of unrelated trauma it unfortunately came back. But I’m wanting to get help because I hate how much this has been running my life. I practically live in the bathtub and I have a prescription for anti nausea meds and they don’t always work because my anxiety gets the best of me. I want to get over this fear, and I want to remember that the worst part is right now.

[@arianazavaleta1865]

It takes time to recover. I’m currently dealing with it myself. You got over it once so don’t loose hope! You will get through it once again and I recommend speaking to your doctor about your meds. Maybe they can fix your dose but ask for help! You will be fine once again and as your father said the worst part is right now. It will all be okay soon ❤

[@EpikBean]

Thank you for sharing this! I have a huge fear of vomiting, and I’ve been trying to get over it. Basically exposer therapy, this made me feel much better about it!

[@natasha5924]

EVERYONE IN THIS COMMENTS SECTION IS MEEEEEEEE

[@bootybandit8353]

omg right.

[@kutesii]

YEEEE

[@chrxtinx1791]

@@borntoslay3996 Ok i'm glad you getting educated about this but I just wanna say a few things. I have Emetophobia and the things that make me scared about vomiting is the taste, the feeling of it coming up my throat, the burning feeling in my throat and there are many other reasons. I've had MANY panic attacks and whenever i have one it makes me feel nauseous so when you mentioned that having a panic attack is worse then throwing up its really not. Even if vomiting is healthy its really disgusting and scary for us and when we have panic attacks about vomiting we don't think about the positives and its really hard to think positive when having a panic attack and Please do not say " its all in your head" cause that is quite rude and it doesn't make any of us feel better. I get that you are trying to help but please don't go out of your way and say things like "...This worked for me on other things so try it" because it is EXTREMELY hard for us to just forget about the whole thing and just vomit and be like " OMG THAT WASN'T THAT BAD" we need time and practice to actually be ready to vomit.

[@juliaroselyn]

@@borntoslay3996 honestly we couldn't really tell you. i've been deathly afraid of throwing up since i was really young. sometimes it's from trauma or anxiety, but yea tbh none of us really know

[@Skyyyyyy012]

YES

[@HannahHyde-s1u]

i am so so so scared of throwing up! i didn't know that it was a thing until i saw this video and i am so thankful for it! I didn't yet deal with it but i should. i literally pray every morning to god that i shouldn't throw up in the day and every night i pray that i shouldn't throw up in the night. my friends never understood me. i am more scared of vomiting than dyeing... and i have crazy panic attacks when i think of throw up.

[@briannacolumbus4065]

I relate to this sm I’ve had this fear for 5 years and for me it got better ATLEST to wear I didn’t analyze everything anymore than it took a turn for the worse and this rlly helped me feel not alone cuz people look at you like you have 5 heads when you even talk abt it

[@lace19913]

Same here

[@garazbaryy8624]

Emetophobia has ruled my life. I havent found the courage to seek treatment just yet but this has given me some motivation toward it.

[@sophlovesbooks]

Garaż Baryły same I am 10 years old and I got it when I was 6-7 and I heard when I get my period some people might be s*ck (Srry I have to blur it I can’t help it)

[@fattypatty5836]

@@sophlovesbooks that's me, i got it when i was 7 and now im always anxious

[@fattypatty5836]

@@sophlovesbooks i want to get therapy but im in quarantine

[@sophlovesbooks]

Harry Potter Fanboy my cat was sick today... I ran out of the room crying

[@sophlovesbooks]

Harry Potter is that youuu?

[@adriannawilliams3948]

I’ve had this phobia for years now and it’s mainly because I forgot how it feels. Every time I get sick I force myself not to throw up because I’m to scared to.

[@ritzcrak2514]

me too! i’ve been nauseous so many times but i absolutely do not want to throw up so i force my body to not. it’s so exhausting

[@KaitoTenjo107]

Have you guys ever thought of actually vomiting?? I mean I got sick back in March, I almost threw up but I didn't bc nothing came out and that's what triggered my phobia bc I couldn't breathe for a few seconds after the dry heaving and now 4 months have gone by, I had to quit my job bc I just couldn't control it, I was so scared. But now I feel like I can't take it anymore. I'm tired of holding it in. Which is why I feel like maybe it's best to just vomit whatever it takes in order to get rid of that fear once and for all.

[@maxamo08]

@@KaitoTenjo107 I agree with you but when I do throw up I’ll Be fine and not scared but the next year I get sick and I feel the same way like scared and nervous

[@KaitoTenjo107]

@@maxamo08 damn I'm sorry to hear that. I hope you over come that. Unfortunately I still haven't been able to because I'm too scared idk why is so difficult.

[@KaitoTenjo107]

@@ritzcrak2514 but when you keep holding back, does your neck or the part under your mouth get more sensitive or do you get neck pain or swelling from it?

[@dougchapin]

I have this and it’s a horrible fear that ruins your life. I struggle when I go on trips because if I’m in a small bus, car, an airplane, or anything like that I automatically think that someone might throw up and I’m trapped. I cried before I went on a retreat with my school because I knew we were going to be on a bus for hours and that thought freaked me out for weeks before (It turned out to be fine during the ride). I listen to music to help calm me down a lot which distracts me a little but if someone says their stomach hurts, they feel nauseous or they’re gonna throw up the day is officially ruined and I’m scared for that whole day and never wanna see that person again. I just wish I could be done with it because it really does ruin your life, people think your joking but it’s not a joke. Edit: when I do throw up or if I think I am going to I’m also scared it’ll come out all over me and not into the place it should go like a bowl, toilet, or trashcan but the worse part is probably the sound and watching it come out if it’s a lot or looks disgusting(since sometimes it doesn’t look that bad)

[@jazzminvongxay2578]

Yes I agree so much with you!!

[@Fixiefre123ak]

How often do you throw up ?

[@SavageRi643]

Omg this is literally me I freak out whoever I hear somebody say “my stomach hurts or I feel nauseous or I don’t feel too good” the first thing I ask that person even if I don’t know them is “what type of pain is it?” “ Do u feel like ur gonna throw up?” And if they said no I’m having cramps or something else then I feel less scared but I would still stare at them the whole time and they would think I’m crazy but I can’t help it and just like u said with going on trips and stuff I automatically think the same and then especially if I’m sitting next to someone I don’t know and then they’re jot feeling good bruhh I would literally shake so hard and be wanna taken off 😳😳like literally just thinking about it rn just makes me freak out

[@ninagilroy3635]

I have a very similar phobia. It’s not about being sick it’s more about seeing it or smelling it or hearing someone to be sick. But mostly I have the idea of being sick on

[@ninagilroy3635]

I do listen to music when someone feels sick but because it mostly happens in lessons I can’t do that so I need something to help me during lessons

[@kizzybee6508]

I actually start panicking when I hear someone throwing up. I cry and have panic attacks when I see it. I can’t even watch someone on a programme being sick so cover my eyes and ears and I actually memorise those bits just so I can look away

[@ocdandanxiety]

Thanks for sharing your experiences! This sounds so difficult. I hope you can find some relief soon! You're awesome!😀

[@sergio837]

I have this too

[@ocdandanxiety]

@@sergio837 I hope you can get through this and feel better! 😃

[@gameguide7814]

Same here i hate it

[@emmahoppe473]

Kizzy Bee same I have nightmares of people chasing me and having to throw up

[@whatonearth8002]

I have this fear too, watching this video was really hard, as embarrassing as it is to admit I cried while watching just thinking to myself that I have to overcome this but wondering if I have the strength to do it. But somehow reading these comments calmed me down and made me feel safe and that I’m not alone. Thanks guys

[@emmahoppe473]

Sometimes I’m scared to eat or I from past times of me throwing up I NEVER REPEAT anything I did that day like I’ll never wear those clothes again or eat the same foods

[@ocdandanxiety]

Thanks for sharing your experiences. It almost sounds like a little bit of superstitious OCD as well. You may check out that video and see if it relates to you.

[@someoneisinyourhouse2865]

Me too I never repeat what I ate even clothes I have this sweater that I was wearing when I vomited and whenever I wear it I feel nauseas

[@meganvictoria321]

When I was in 7th grade I remember throwing up late at night and since I ate a banana that day I stopped eating bananas for years :(

[@auriculus3058]

@@meganvictoria321 I had this with hazelnut spread. I don't even know if it was that where I got sick from but I didn't eat hazelnut spread for 1 or 2 years.

[@lukasupremacy7450]

Same

[@glogirlbaby]

I have a serious phobia of throwing up even in class when kids throw up everyone else is super calm and chill I’m over here just like having a whole panic attack and no one understands and now that I finally researched it I actually understand why I feel this way and how it’s not as common as I thought it would be

[@Vipaenneous]

I used to be calm but then I got emetophobia because my twin brother used to throw up a lot, causing me to avoid him. It’s gotten worse since I was 7 😔

[@user-os5xg2co8u]

Why u feel ?

[@tymoplatteau2900]

I have the same

[@I_love_t.s13]

Same when people throw up I just cry

[@NikNancy]

I didnt know others struggled with this! Its so painful and others think its funny and purposely expose me to certain words or video clips.

[@introvertforlife898]

Akhigbe Nancy It’s not funny it’s serious and life crippling.

[@Yasmine91646]

That is cruel of them to do that to you!!! 😡

[@Jadinzxvq]

@@bruhamium9178 Me, I experience this

[@LauraMartinez-lw9fd]

Akhigbe Nancy this is not a fun situation at all I feel really bad for you...

[@lunasplanett]

Same here my freinds shoe me cud’s of people throwing up and I feel scared and once they relished this they stopped and it’s very cruel and it does cont as mental abuse and can hurt ur mental state show them this comment and say nothing about it is funny and it’s cruel of them to make u scared or mad and they should defiantly stop ✋

[@juliag4940]

Thank you for making this video! I’ve had emetophobia since I was only 8 years old. I was at my lowest point throughout my teenage years. I’d rather die than be sick. Avoiding almost every social event. I wasn’t only terrified of throwing up myself, but also terrified when others said they were not feeling well. I’d avoid them for weeks sometimes and became really, really mad at them for feeling sick. Even though I knew they couldn’t do anything about it. I’ve seen many therapists but they couldn’t do anything about it. Currently I only get scared when I feel nauseous or if somebody else is really sick. I hope I get truly over this sometime

[@llui2il7]

Omg same right I’ve been staying at home and not going to school because I’ve been feeling nauseous when i wake up i want to go to school but i can’t hopefully i go tomorrow so i can talk to my friends

[@lindseysigg5811]

the thing that has kept me semi-sane is "Once it's over, you'll be okay and every time it happens you know for a fact that it is not as bad as it seems." and that kind of helps, of course I still get panicky and very very anxious and the anticipation before it happens still kills me but ya know im getting there

[@Rookie880]

Saaaammeee

[@calisongbird]

Yep!!!

[@hannahkurutz]

Please make another video on treating emetophobia. I have struggled with this my whole life and watching your video made me feel a little spark of hope for the first time in 21 years. The way you spoke so casually about it and said "am I going to throw up, I guess we will see" was a very interesting perspective. Of course it is easier said than done but it's a good first step and is a lot more manageable than exposure therapy at the moment. I think reframing thoughts is a great place to start right now. Thank you for your help.

[@ocdandanxiety]

Thanks for the kind words. I’m glad you have some hope. Treatment can really help! I’ll make a separate video on this. Thanks for reminding me!

[@shrekisavscogirlgirl772]

It gets me so mad because whenever I try to explain this to people there’re like “ well yeah throwing up isn’t fun” but like it’s not like that ya know? I can’t explain it and I get so frustrated

[@ocdandanxiety]

Oh yes! I find that's a typical response. Of course no one likes it, but it doesn't cause TONS of anxiety. I hope you can feel better soon! 😃

[@mmeeelany3786]

Yeah whenever I run away whenever someone throws up because I'm scared of it my mom would always be upset of me :(

[@SavageRi643]

Exactly I hate when ppl say “Well duh no one likes throwing up” but it’s literally not the same

[@calisongbird]

Same!!!!!

[@destineylopes1583]

yea that gets me so mad, like they don't understand how it feels like to be scared of throw up its so annoying. ive been scared of throw up for years and sometimes when i tell people about it they make throw up sounds and it gets me so mad and sad at the same time.

[@Honey_Melon]

Thank you so much I'm literally crying because someone finally understands my fear and doesn't call me a weirdo

[@madelynkb]

When ever my stomach hurts I always keep it to myself because I’m too scared to actually say my stomach hurts. I hate this phobia and I’m literally terrified of throwing up I don’t understand why I just hate it so much and get so much anxiety

[@ocdandanxiety]

Thanks for sharing your experiences! Sounds like a good area to target if you have the opportunity to do exposures. Some choose write these thoughts out and say them out loud to take power away from them. 😃

[@marisaantunez6264]

i can relate to this so much! if you ever want to talk you can reply back and i’ll give you my info so we can be in touch!

[@scaboi]

There's nothing wrong with having emetophobia . Vomit is the grossest thing ever.

[@cooljameswest5871]

I Can Relate I'm Hella Scared To Tell my stomach hurts. for a awkward reason.

[@lukasupremacy7450]

Same

[@wolffrost314]

I wouldn’t have guessed that there are so many people who also have this fear. I really thought I was one of the few that has this fear. Seeing how many people who have this, even worse than me, is so shocking to me. This guy is such a lifesaver, what amazing few steps there are to overcome this awful fear. I am nauseous right now and thinking about this is definitely helping. Thank you!! It feels good already taking this small step in conquering this fear. You are not alone! You are doing great! Keep going, it doesn’t end here. It is scary, trust me, but you only live once, why let a fear prevent you from doing the things you love!! (Again, I understand this is truly hard, I know (I’m not saying this is such a silly fear). Just keep moving forward and don’t give up.♥️

[@bryannarevolta1336]

I got anxiety watching this, ha! I’m feeling nauseous right now. I think it was from sushi I ate but I have no idea. My boyfriend had some too and he said he feels nauseous because he ate too much but I don’t know if that’s true. This phobia is controlling me. I make myself feel nauseous everyday from anxiety. I don’t know what to do or how to help.

[@prattman.5139]

Simtastic !!! Me too.. let me know if you need help

[@mothwhisperer1593]

I’m a 14 year old boy. And I feel cripplingly nausea everyday from this phobia. It is destroying my life. Everything is just so painful. Please please help. Somebody anyone.🙏🏻

[@mothwhisperer1593]

WT Gaming your right, I haven’t done that in a while

[@Bruh-tg8jw]

(i already wrote this in the comments but i'll also put this here) I actually told my psychologist, but it wasn't the issue why i was there. (Main issue was anxiety) So this isn't perfect. Some of you could maybe also have anxiety which would also explain fear when nauseous. Anxiety is being scared of something you don't know how could end. (Feeling bad, not sure if you will vomit, how bad is it gonna be, what kind of feeling, what kind of monstrosity will you even vomit...) But that's just my theory, back to the psychologist.✨ He told me to distract myself. If you are gonna panic, you are ONLY gonna think about the BAD stuff. That you WILL vomit. But that should not be happening here. The best solution he gave was to talk to someone and distract yourself from the fact you feel bad (Text,call or in person). I mean it does sound kind of good. But who the heck would want to talk to me when there's a chance they will see some nasty stuff? 😂 But yeah that's all i got. If anyone has some tips i think you should share.💗 It's shame that we have to be scared of something so natural and harmless. >:c But we are gonna beat its ass one day. Just we wait and become less afraid of such worthless things. 💪

[@pills4217]

Bruh thanks bruh

[@GeorgeSpacesOut]

I’ve partially gotten over it thanks to my wife and kids. I couldn’t even watch other people get sick until they came along. Now I clean up after them, hold hair back, stand by and provide comfort when they’re doing it, etc. But I’ve yet to get over the fear of it happening to me. As of this comment, it’s been 32 years since I last threw up. When I feel nauseous, I do everything I possibly can go avoid throwing up. More often than not, I get extremely anxious. I don’t think I’ll overcome this completely until it happens again.

[@agnessharp2704]

The fear of myself getting sick is extreme for me, too. I just wish it was the other way around. I feel like working on the fear of others being sick is a little easier than working on yourself being sick. I could be wrong.

[@hopejurgens2821]

Even if i have stomach cramps or a loose bowel movement or more than one bowel movement a day and i have a full blown panic attack i think im getting sick and i ate the feeling of having no control

[@ocdandanxiety]

I am so sorry. This sounds so painful to go through every day. I hope you can find some relief soon! 😃Treatment really can help.

[@ThePassiveUnderpass773]

Yes! I have that same problem.

[@kenzraye6279]

I’m the same exact way

[@RoBludlungjoeyydanielrsonfan57]

Hope Jurgens ME TOO!!!!

[@RoBludlungjoeyydanielrsonfan57]

Hope Jurgens I’m literally doing it right now I always afraid of getting sick but mainly throwing up

[@isaiahgutierrez9606]

these comments make me feel secure like i’m not alone. like i’m part of a family. THANK Y’ALL FOR SHARING❤️

[@pinkplastikpalmtree6232]

I just found out that I'm not the only one and that's a great feeling. I always thought I was alone and broken or sth and I can't fix it. But I'm not. Thank you for that video! It feels so good to know that I'm not alone with that problem!

[@ocdandanxiety]

I'm glad this was able to help you! I wish you the best!

[@starlasaudios]

This video helped me a lot, I develop this fear when I was 6 years old. I threw up at home and I just got traumatized by it. I ate Doritos and threw up, never ate it again and something that’s taste similar too it. I’m 11 and I still suffer from this fear. Sometimes I think I would rather die then throw up. If I see someone throw up, I would get panic attacks, anxiety and even pass out. For example: “oh she has a stomachache, she will probably throw up”. “Oh he threw up last week, don’t want to get near him”. You were right about my “safe foods”. I been losing a lot of weight because I haven’t eating many things. Also with medicine, I eat this medicine almost everyday in the past 2 months bc it would “help me not vomit”. I realized I had to stop, so I did. This fear has changed my life, so much. I wonder how different my life would be without this fear. I know I will come over this fear when I get older but right now I’m still suffering from it. Thank you for this video 😊

[@Bruh-tg8jw]

This is for those who are scared of vomiting themselves: I actually told my psychologist, but it wasn't the issue why i was there. (Main issue was anxiety) So this isn't perfect. Some of you could maybe also have anxiety which would also explain fear when nauseous. Anxiety is being scared of something you don't know how could end. (Feeling bad, not sure if you will vomit, how bad is it gonna be, what kind of feeling, what kind of monstrosity will you even vomit...) But that's just my theory, back to the psychologist.✨ He told me to distract myself. If you are gonna panic, you are ONLY gonna think about the BAD stuff. That you WILL vomit. But that should not be happening here. The best solution he gave was to talk to someone and distract yourself from the fact you feel bad (Text,call or in person). I mean it does sound kind of good. But who the heck would want to talk to me when there's a chance they will see some nasty stuff? 😂 But yeah that's all i got. If anyone has some tips i think you should share.💗 It's shame that we have to be scared of something so natural and harmless. >:c But we are gonna beat its ass one day. Just we wait and become less afraid of such worthless things. 💪

[@mochibitesmore5503]

I always take my phone to the bathroom and look at social media or something when I'm not feeling well which helps, but I've gotten so attached to always having my phone incase it happens that I can't go without it.

[@madderz1012]

I have recently got really bad anxiety which makes me feel sick and then I have emetophobia too so I feel even worse because I’m so scared of being sick I slimmed down a lot because I didn’t want to eat anything in case I did throw up so I would only eat when I had to it sucks man

[@singing-w7m]

You could make a video of you talking to yourself ore recorded and maybe pause to answer and keeping talking as well. Also, I recommend watching a funny video. When I am not feeling well or under the weather I watch Courteezy, she’s really funny and distracts me very well cause it feels like she’s talking to me face to face,

[@moon-o1v]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! I hope this works :)

[@menabehere3476]

I have so much anxiety and social anxiety so you are right about the part where you only have to think about the bad part but I will try throwing up because I’m scared of having it in the future and not being able to throw up

[@mr_milquetoast2221]

Honestly, except for the time last year I got food poisoning, I'm pretty confident in my ability to keep my food down. I mostly have the paranoia over others being sick. I was recently in the car with someone who offhandedly mentioned their nausea and I blasted music through my earbuds while looking out the back window the entire ride (nothing happened). I feel really bad actually, because I want to help whoever it is who is sick, but every nerve in my body screams at me to get the hell away from them.

[@beekind2902]

I've struggled with Anxiety and Emethophobia for as long as I can remember. There were times I stopped eating because I was so scared of throwing up. Which, of course made things worse, as *nausea* can be linked back to *hunger* The amount of opportunities I've missed because of this phobia is insane. I've spent countless hours leaning into a bucket or a bag, waiting to throw up. I've missed school because of it. I've hidden away from friends and family because of it. I used to have panic attacks in the bathroom in school almost everyday, because I was so worried about getting sick. I constantly asked my parents if I was pale on my face (people can sometimes go pale when they're about to throw up) and I've become obsessed with staying clean when it comes to germs and ill people. I'm trying to get over this phobia, using baby steps. Throwing up isn't pleasant, everyone knows that. Nobody likes throwing up. And I can live with not liking it. But I want to be able to do it without having a panic attack and I want to be able to live my life. I'm definitely going to try some of these tricks from the video! Some of my own tips and tricks: -*chewing gum* Chewing gum can help ground you and can help you concentrate and distract you from panicking. Peppermint is also good for stomach aches and nausea. (Try not to chew *too much* gum, it can sometimes cause acid reflux, it's not that big of a deal, but it can be annoying and uncomfortable, it's happened to me before, it doesn't happen to everyone, but incase, this is just a quick heads up) -*Music/books/watching KZbin* Doing something that doesn't take much effort, like reading a book or sitting down and watching your favourite KZbin channel can also help calm you down. Listening to a calming song may also help. A book I recommend (for younger people) *Guts* (a comic about a girl struggling with emethophobia) Another book I recommend is *Cure Your Emethophobia And Thrive* it's an eight week program specializing in overcoming Emethophobia! -*deep breathing/meditation* I know everyone tells you to do this. Breathe, it'll help. But it does! Put your feet on the ground, level yourself and take in a deep breath. Everything will be okay. You'll be okay. Just breathe in and out. In and out. -*Eating something/having something to drink* Sometimes being hungry or a bit dehydrated can make you feel nauseous or unwell. Drink some water, peppermint or ginger tea. Eat some crackers or dried dates. It may help. Try to eat every few hours or so and keep drinking water/tea. -*Talk to someone* Worrying or overthinking may cause some anxiety or upset tummies. Talk to someone. Ring some you trust. Talk to yourself even. If theres something bothering you, say it out loud, even to yourself. Write it down also. Going to see a therapist may also help you manage stress, worry or anxiety. Talk about your emethophobia. If anyone has anymore tips, or questions, just ask! It may sound cliche, but we'll all get through this! 💕

[@ocdandanxiety]

You're so awesome! Thank for sharing what you experience with everyone! I wish you the best in doing treatment! 🤪

[@racheln5474]

what should i do to overcome this fear. i get so anxious over it that i make myself feel sick and idk what to do anymore

[@beekind2902]

@@racheln5474 I completely understand how you feel I'm still working on getting over my emethophobia, it's tough! Going to see a therapist could really help. They'll give you proper breathing techniques and tips that can help you calm down. *Cure Your Emethophobia And Thrive* is a book by *Rob Kelly* it specializes in overcoming this phobia. It's an 8 week program and it gives you exercises, tips in becoming more confident, controlling your thoughts, etc. I started the program, I haven't finished it yet, I stopped doing it for a few months, but I'm hoping to get back to it again, while I was doing the program however, it really helped, so I highly recommend the book. You can order it online. If you search up Rob Kelly's website (www.Emetophobia.co.uk) you can get therapy sessions, I think. (I'm not 100% sure about the therapy sessions, but I know there's more info on Emethophobia on the website) If you have anymore questions, don't be afraid to ask 😊 Here to help anyone!

[@montyburns2216]

This comment is great, It will really help me, thank you💖💖

[@sheilaemadian]

Thanks for all of these personal tips

[@JustWill6969]

This is far and away the most helpful video I've seen so far. The "let's party" bit has me grinning every time I think about it.

[@thoughtsbeforeactions714]

Thankfully my emetophobia is mild but I feel for those who's phobia is more severe. We're all in this together!!

[@ocdandanxiety]

You're right! I hope everyone can lift each other up through this!

[@jordanlewis9402]

Abenation 123 yes! Your so rigtt HT

[@jordanlewis9402]

OCD and Anxiety Not gonna lie I’m kinda scared to do this but hopefully it will work because over the past years I have gotten sick of this fear haunting me

[@candicelollie4305]

Same, mine is not so bad but I feel bad for people who has it worse.

[@edwintapia200]

Same for me my anxiety does not make me throw up but heard some people that have this there anxiety makes them throw up

[@princeslovesign]

I'm so glad I found this comment section. I have such a horrible fear of throwing up and I can't get outside because of it. I genuinely can't do anything if I could possibly throw up. This video made me feel heard. And understood. Thank you. :)

[@AnasAnimations]

I have really bad emetophobia and it sucks. Everyone’s like “oh yeah I hate being sick too” but they don’t get it. Every time someone says they feel sick or even talks about being sick I start shaking and I can’t listen to the conversation. The other day I was watching a movie and I wasn’t prepared for a scene where a character throws up and I had to cover my ears and eyes and run upstairs. I can’t go on rides or boats. I also get nervous on planes. It really sucks but I hope someday I’ll get through it. Thanks for the video!

[@mochibitesmore5503]

I will NEVER and I mean NEVER go on a plane trip

[@briannacolumbus4065]

Heyyy did you ever end up getting though it and I get this sm I have rlly bad emetophobia and anxiety and I told my therapist how it’s ruining my life and she sent me this video and asked me if I wanted to try this im scared though I’ve had this same fear for 5 years im extremely exhausted

[@Alex-272-e3o]

2 things i say to my self when thinking about being sick (i am emetophobic) 1. I say, "Just dont think about it until it happens" 2. Say to myself, "If i worry, it will just make myself feel ill which will make me MORE nervous which makes me feel more ill" Those are the things i say to calm myself down!😊

[@MichiiTejeda]

that sad moment when you have all the symptoms he mentions

[@ocdandanxiety]

I'm sorry you struggle with this! I Hope you can feel better soon! 😃

[@MichiiTejeda]

@@ocdandanxiety thank you so much!

[@lailazara399]

Awesome video! I am 12 and I have emetephobia. It’s better than it used to be but I am always scared to go to bed because I think I will throw up in the night. My mum is a physiologist so she has helped me a lot. Keep up the good work!

[@gabytheweirdoo9972]

With me, I get severe anxiety attacks when someone else vomits and sometimes I almost faint. I’m soo scared of throwing up and it’s been happening since I was 6. I try the acupuncture technique but it doesn’t work that well ;(

[@ocdandanxiety]

Thanks for sharing your experience! That sounds like such a tough thing to go through. I hope you can find something that works well for you. Treatment with a trained therapist really can help if someone is motivated to do it! 😊

[@discussingwhattodo5381]

gabytheweirdoo samee

[@gabytheweirdoo9972]

OCD and Anxiety Thank you for responding! It turns out it was a trigger from seeing someone else throw up and that time of month that got me all queasy 😬

[@sunnysunshine333]

Same

[@kayleighdunn2]

same

[@hauntedvodka5387]

I came here to say that it does get better guys...this phobia is not impossible to overcome. I’ve struggled with it since I was very young (>4 tbh) (I’m 22 now) and while I’m not entirely cured, I’m getting a lot better. I have periods where I’m near perfectly fine and others where I’m just not okay and that’s perfectly fine. You guys got this and you will be able to conquer this fear.

[@ПавелКедров-в4г]

I wish more people knew about emetophobia. 😍Its no fun! Thanks for spreading awareness!

[@anniesullivan188]

i was anxious in the beginning of this video and throughout it i calmed down. I’ve struggled with this as long as i can remember. that first “step” was actually super helpful. the trigger part made me more anxious again but this is very helpful. I’m gonna save this video and watch it at least once a week. thank you.

[@spookyoctober]

I've struggled with severe emetophobia since early childhood. I'm now 30 years old and still suffer with it. Exposure therapy has always sounded absolutely terrifying, but I've been told that it's effective. I would love to have someone (who knows what they're doing) help me with overcoming this phobia. It has significantly controlled my life for 27 years. Thank you for making this insightful video.

[@TwylaEBrooks]

I'm currently going through my third week of exposure therapy. This is something I was hugely opposed to until my anorexia (caused by the phobia) was out of control and affecting how I functioned in social settings. I felt like I was losing my mind because I didn't know how to calm down or not feel anxious every day. Now that I've been doing exposure therapy, I can see some improvements on changing my thinking style but I'm still pretty early in the game to have any significant change in my actual fear of it. However, I have seen multiple movie vomit scenes and can admit that I no longer have to close my eyes or block my ears or leave the room like when I began. I also would like to have a family in the next couple of years and I wanted to get a handle on this so I can handle pregnancy or children getting sick. The ironic thing is I'm nearly 30 and I haven't vomited in 17 years. I'm just not a puker, yet I've held onto the fear. One thing I learned is that it's not the phobia that causes the anxiety, but the anxiety causes the phobia. It's about needing to be in control of my body and environment. That simple phrase has changed my perspective a lot this week. Hope this helps!

[@Fixiefre123ak]

@@TwylaEBrooks do people with this phobia puke a lot ?

[@TwylaEBrooks]

@@Fixiefre123ak I haven't thrown up in 18 years. It's just an irrational fear of vomiting, just like being afraid of spiders and having arachnophobia is irrational and also haven't actually been bit by a spider.

[@Fixiefre123ak]

@@TwylaEBrooks yeah I haven’t either but I still get scared to eat My fear is if people with this actually do get sick a lot

[@Fixiefre123ak]

@@TwylaEBrooks do you know by any chance because in my mind I keep thinking” I know this is just a fear but what if I do actually end up puking because if this fear” can that happen ?

[@strangerdanger4345]

This video made me feel like someone actually understands my fear. Like REALLY understands. As I read through the comments, this has helped me realize that I am not alone in this. There are other people who have the same fear as me. No one wants to have this fear, trust me, it's terrible. But it helps to know there are more people than just me with emetophobia.

[@skypie5374]

Trust me I’m so scared

[@tymoplatteau2900]

I have the same.

[@sabrinascraftingcorner]

I’m 21 and have struggled with this since at least 12 or 13 (that I can remember) but didn’t have a word for it til almost 2 years ago.. one of the things that I think has made it the hardest to get over this is because since I was little I’ve struggled with digestive issues (had acid reflux since I was like 4 and have had IBS for many years, both of which cause me to be nauseous a lot of the time). And whenever the nausea is pretty bad, I get full blown anxiety attacks that in turn just make the nausea worse.. it has become very debilitating. It’s so bad to the point where part of me doesn’t ever want to have children because I don’t think I could handle the morning sickness and also the thought of having to care for a child if they are sick.. so I’m sitting here looking for resources to help me conquer my phobia or at least calm it down as much as I can so that I can function

[@ocdandanxiety]

Thanks for sharing your experiences. It is a very common thought for people to be scared to not have children. I'm so sorry for what you were going through. I can tell you that treatment really does help if people trust in the process and finally get therapist. I would look on IOCDF.org. I hope you can feel better! 😃

[@gio2001gr]

ME TOO, I get alot of silent reflux/LPR (where the acidity runs up to your throat/larynx and causes mucus and gas to build there) and almost every day I have this horrible feeling and it takes me like 2 hours to get over the feeling. Of course I dont throw up but one day I will😪.

[@TopNotchThompson17]

That’s wierd cause I’m 21 and it happened for me back in 2012-13 I think and every time I get gas or a twitch or anything I get nervous too ,I don’t even want to gag either

[@shallworry]

Same

[@Emma-kd2nt]

this fear absolutely kills me! i’ve thrown up multiple times! i’m so scared of other people throwing up. i always get so scared that i watch people around me. one time in 6th grade i got so scared some kid was going to throw up during practice class that i started crying, covering my ears, and eyes. full on panic attack. this started maybe in 3rd or 4th grade. i’m now going to be a freshman and still have this problem. i always pray that i don’t get pe after lunch fir school. it has taken over my life add in sheets thinking about it. i hate it :(

[@chocolatemilk8860]

I have a big phobia of this, it's midnight and I can't sleep, I live of pills and I can't get any sleep it's affecting my school life

[@ocdandanxiety]

I'm sorry you struggle with this. I hope you can feel better soon!😉

[@ocdandanxiety]

@@bruhamium9178 Thanks so much for sharing your experiences! You're awesome! 😃

[@lunasplanett]

I’m so sorry I have it to and it does mess with ur mental state hope u can get better

[@barneyandthewiggles]

I am doing the exact thing right now

[@carolinetrotter8518]

this would happen to me up to four times a week and what i would do is shake so much i would hyperventilate so how i coped was to watch tv in the living room bc it’s a different setting and it would distract me

[@lolololololutrythcfy]

yeah i’ve been getting better w it tbh, you don’t ever get over the fear and at times it can worsen but you’ll learn to cope w it, you’ll be okay ❤️

[@tyleredvil6811]

Thank you for this video, I have this fear and can’t imagine living without it

[@tyleredvil6811]

Nathan Thanks for the encouragement 😃 I will consider therapy but it does sound very daunting, cant be worse than live with this fear

[@mothwhisperer1593]

Tyler Edvil u are not alone

[@tinara7567]

FINALLY, people in these comments that actually understand me, even if i have a tiny stomach ache, I always get worried that I'ma throw up.

[@shotz_z]

I get really sick when in a car or plane. having the phobia doesnt help with that. I feel like I cant live my life right because I'm always scared

[@ocdandanxiety]

I'm sorry you're experiencing this. I hope you can find some relief soon! 😃

[@kenzraye6279]

I feel the exact way

[@domoniqueblack2374]

I know im late but have you ever tried dramamine motion sickness pills if you haven't try it out and see if helps.

[@XR_to_DR]

I am starting to realize that my fear of getting sick is not a normal thing that others experience. I have crippling anxiety the moment that I feel any nausea. I am constantly monitoring my stomach and my throat and how they feel. The thing is that I have had stomach bugs the past 2 years and I got sick multiple times and I was fine once it started. My true panic comes with the anticipation before it happens. But that makes sense because I have intense anxiety in anticipation of anything. Anyway, this video was incredibly helpful in the moment because I’m currently experiencing the nausea and fear. I did exposure therapy initially when I began getting anxiety attacks and cyclical panic disorder back in 2013. I believe this is when my fear of throwing up truly started because I would throw up during my anxiety attacks and I started to fear eating and certain foods and certain meals. Thank you for making this video! It is very informative and also reassuring.

[@Chancieskye17]

i developed emetophobia around 5, now im 23 and have been diagnosed with OCD (separately from emetophobia) and this is the first im hearing that these two are linked. so much is making sense right now! Thank you so much for making this video and all of your other content!!

[@sev7919]

this guys voice relaxes me and reduces my anxiey and idk why, his voice is peacefull

[@Anon53]

I choked up alittle, man that's basically been my entire childhood and pre adulthood. 😔 Today I'm not as terrified as I was when I was a kid, but the anxiety is still there. Though I definitely think I'm bold enough to try a few of these steps in the video. Except for intentionally making myself nauseous, because it sucks regardless of if you're afraid or not. Thank you so much for this video.

[@ocdandanxiety]

I'm sorry for what you've gone through. It shows a lot of strength that you're willing to do what it takes to feel better! 🤪

[@erinjensen8023]

I have had this phobia since I was little but was able to function. I remember seeing kids throwing up and being freaked out so much that I would wet my pants. Now I have gotten to the point where I think about the possibility of throwing up all the time to where I eat a lot of bland foods, and compulsively wash my hands. Also afraid of getting pregnant because of the morning sickness (even though I want children) and the fact that my child will probably catch a stomach bug. Also super afraid of food poisoning, so sometimes I will avoid restaurants. I constantly ask my husband how long X food has been sitting out for or how long it has been sitting in the fridge. I think this has really intensified these past couple of months because I actually have been dealing with some stomach issues, but now that I have basically recovered I am left with this phobia that has really had a negative effect on how I live my life. Really need to go see a therapist. Also please pray for me. I will pray for those of you who are also struggling with this. 🙏🏻

[@ISAAC-ce8ow]

This is unbelievable. I have wondered if there are others out there with this struggle! Thank you for posting this!! I relate on a deep deep level. I’ve lost 70lbs since May of this year..:all because I got food poisoning may 25....I have limited my food source since. I already had a panic disorder and NOW have a form of health anxiety every single Day. With cold and flu season upon us? I’m going crazy! Watching this video was Therapeutic for me. Thank you

[@jussytrolz55]

‼️STORYTIME‼️ So i was in kindergarten (idk how i still remember this like yesterday) and we were in gym doing the parachute thing and this kid i guess was sick or whatever and he just walks to the corner of the gym and started vomiting his whole stomach out and i almost ran out of the gym and i was just standing there shaking and wanting to go home and so we were about to leave the gym and he was in front of me getting water from the fountain and i was shaking like HELL like "omg he might throw up again" and so we went back to class and he was waiting for his parents to come get him and he threw up AGAIN on the floor and was crying and i almost passed out yo istg i felt like i had a thousand butterflies in my stomach. But anyways, if you read this all the way, give it a like!

[@Brendys1990]

Omg I believe my phobia happened because when i was in Elementary a kid threw up milk in the cafeteria and i was in front of him it even came out of his nose ever since i get scared to see someone feel nauseous

[@llui2il7]

The last time i threw up was when i was in 3rd grade i was drinking a school juice and then a classroom of kindergarteners was passing by and i threw up in-front of them i feel so bad for the kids oh and once i was at a buffet and a little kid threw up in a clear plastic bad I’m traumatized till this day i never want to see that again

[@I_love_t.s13]

This is so we I get so scared when people fell like they are going to throw up I just cry and shake

[@SpoiledSCTrojan]

Thank you for making this video! I wonder if (at least for me) it is more about the loss of control instead of actually throwing up. I feel like my emetophobia comes from the fact that each time I've thrown up I have felt an extreme loss of control. I also have anxiety- so I feel like this loss of feeling "in control" attached itself to throwing up. Now when I control what I eat, what I won't eat, etc. it's almost like a false sense of control that I have/feel. I want to be okay with not having any control and I don't want to feel like I have to control things or situations in life to feel safe. It is comforting to know that others feel exactly the same way and that they have been able to overcome this. It's a daily battle and I try every single day. Some days are good and some days are not so good but I have learned to champion the days that are good, Best of luck to everyone suffering from this.

[@ocdandanxiety]

Instead of thinking of it as control I think of it as a way to gain certainty. I hope you can find some relief soon! 😃

[@SpoiledSCTrojan]

OCD and Anxiety yes! That’s true, it’s basically a way to gain certainty that I won’t get sick!

[@Србомбоница86]

@@SpoiledSCTrojan emetophobia is literally fear of losing control ,it's the root of that phobia

[@Izzylauro318]

My fear is so bad... whenever I feel like I have to throw up I try and gag myself with my finger or toothbrush to see if I actually have to throw up or if it’s just my anxiety. It doesn’t really help but the feeling of being nauseous is so horrible. And I really agree with what he said about being scared to get pregnant because they don’t want to go through the sickness part of it. I hate this because it messes up my life and I can’t go a day without being scared I’m going to throw up... even if I feel completely fine.

[@dinerodesdecasaporredessoc4763]

Seriously, every time I watch one of your videos I get so much out of it! Thanks!

[@AspenBreeze]

I’ve had this fear since I was three and it’s taken over my whole life. I would have mental breakdowns over the mere thought I or someone else was sick. I’m 15 now and still struggle with constant anxiety of it happening and am seriously trying to get help but hearing the methods really was a trigger for me. Once I start therapy I’m going to try and try this and hope for best! I wish you all who are struggling the same :)

[@Annekk.k]

Hi, did you feel better?

[@ameliaelizaax2895]

My friend has this and it's really bad! When I was younger every year I usually had about one day of school off where I felt sick but never actually was. Within the last year it got bad. I started to make myself feel ill because I worried so much about being ill and then I got into this viscous cycle. I told my friend about this and she said that's how it started off for her but I never wanted to admit to something I didn't know I had. About a year ago my brother was sick but it was just from having a headache so nothing contagious but I freaked out and my parents said they actually got worried. The next day it was better and I went out for lunch with my dad but half way through my sandwich thoughts in my head made me feel ill and I couldn't finish it. I felt better after a few days. Then a few weeks later I was watching a movie in bed and then I thought about feeling ill and I started shivering so much which really worried me and I told my mum about it the next morning and she said I was just being silly. The same feeling happened on holiday one night. Then it all went away for about 6 months and I never thought about it. Recently it actually came back when I was out with my nanny and grandad for lunch and we were in a clothes shop and I felt so ill. I didn't want to tell them but I told them I wanted to go home and when we waited at the bus stop I felt totally fine, the feeling immediately went away. So I know this is just in my head. Since then (February) I have felt ill pretty much every day and it has got to a point where I'm actually afraid to eat especially with people. I'm really starting to worry now and I just want my usual happy self back! I always used to be hungry and I loved all food and now I am becoming really picky and the thought of food usually makes me feel worse. I just want this over with! My mum just tells me it's anxiety which a lot of people get. But I need to get rid of this now! I am 16 and I feel like if it doesn't go soon I will ruin my life!

[@ocdandanxiety]

Thanks for sharing all of your experiences. It sounds so painful what you've been through! I can tell you that treatment really can help if you can find a specialist in this area. You may be able to find someone on iocdf.org. I hope you can feel better soon!

[@laurenmanning410]

oh my god this is the exact situation i’m in aswell and i began crying whilst reading this. i’m also 16 and this started to come back in february this year all of a sudden. i know that it’s anxiety and that it’s all in my head and i just want tit to go away because i feel like it’s controlling my life and will only get worse.

[@ameliaelizaax2895]

@@laurenmanning410 Hey! I did see your comment when you first commented but I didn't want to reply because it could trigger the anxiety to come back, but how are you doing? Are you okay?

[@knifenoscopeamv3400]

@@ameliaelizaax2895 heyy if you want to talk about this, you can leave ur ig and I'll write u :)

[@ameliaelizaax2895]

@@knifenoscopeamv3400 Thank you but i'm actually doing better atm, I am training my brain or my own x

[@astrosklereidy2382]

I developed emetophobia as a child and last year it got so strong again that i stopped eating and sleeping and all the progress ive made for the past couple of years by myself went to bins. I went to psychiatriat and tk therapy, experimented with drugs and therapists and now i think ive finally found one who ive told everything that was connected to ny phobia. But now i also gathered the power to read and listen about emetophobia without panic. I got a little triggered but i drink water and keep calm. Thank you for this video, it really made me cry because ive been so hopeless and your words about not giving power to the fear made me feel like i do not have to be miserable bc of the fear all my life.

[@flevami]

Hey, just wanting to let you know it gets better. We are all in this together!! I also still have strong Emetophobia but over the years it has gotten better. I have been in a similar position like 6 years ago when I wouldn't eat out of fear and was very underweight. I could barely talk about the topic and everything that was mentioning it triggered me. I was constantly missing school and was sent to a clinic which actually didn't help my phobia at all. I constantly took meds etc etc. It's been a harsh way but I have slowly learned to gain back control over many things in my life. I finished school, I went on vacations with my classmates despite my fear. I can now talk about it, I can see people throwing up in videogames and movies. And I now study. There is still a very long way to go and god, I'm scared of the day I will throw up, but I'm sure I'll be fine. And so will you. Remember that every small step is meaningful and while it might take time to heal and learn to let go of this fear, remember that forward is forward! I'm proud of you! Kindly, a stranger on the internet 🙏❤

[@jyp7396]

It's honestly really hard to have fears like this. My father would ask me why I was crying when someone throws up. He would ask me why I'm shaking and covering my ears so I don't hear it. I've tried many times to explain to him that I'm really afraid and he always got mad at me. He would tell me to just get over it. Til this day, I'm still severely afraid of vomit. I have full on panic attacks. There were times where kids in my classroom had to throw and and I got up and walked straight out of my class and didn't come back til the next day. I really want to cure this. I feel bad when I can't help sick people around me. I run away in fear. And I want that to end.

[@martakostin2193]

It really makes the phobia even worse when parents are not being supportive and understanding of it. Especially as very young. It might even prevent the phobia from getting severe when there's somebody to relieve the mental distress

[@Daisy-jb7hs]

my anxiety is so bad I have imaginary rules that my body follows like if I’m in a I restaurant I only use straws and I sit as far away as people as possible I have never understood why but now I feel as I’m not alone as I see all these people have similar issues and experiences and I feel better about it. My anxiety is so bad rn I’m shaking thinking about throwing up because my body goes straight to im ill when I’m actually not it’s the thought that hurts me more and this actually affects my life a lot and I limit myself and don’t do what I want or wish because of the fear of sick. I hope that everyone that is affected finds what works for them and manage there fear or anxiety because it truly is horrible but you are strong and you can do this !

[@abbyporter4875]

I'm not scared of throwing up myself, but when other people throw up, I'm out of there faster than you can blink

[@lienesapovalova6261]

OMG I'm exactly the same!

[@angelinatedesco112]

right like my moms sick rn and ive barely left my room in 2 days bc im just that afraid. I can’t even pick up her facetime calls

[@ashleysalerno2818]

Thank you so much for making this video. I’m a severe emetophobic. Have ADHD, anxiety and OCD. This video made me feel better knowing that others have this too. Sorry if I’m over sharing it just feels better to get this out.

[@ameliadown726]

I’ve had this fear since I was 11, and I would not be the person I am today without this fear! I don’t know why I have it - I have tried everything to get rid of it but nothing has worked, and this quarantine and my extreme anxiety doesn’t help. I hate the feeling of being nauseous but I feel as if I am so used to it. I always get nausea before my menstrual cycle, so I have that anxiety that I know I will feel sick. I’m trying to embrace it, and these videos really help, thank you !

[@ocdandanxiety]

I hope you can feel some peace soon! Emetophobia is so frustrating. I hope you find something that works well for you.

[@morganolivia446]

I’m the exact same it started when I was also 11 I’m now 16 and I won’t leave my house and I’m so fussy with the things I eat see and smell it’s crazy

[@allison7193]

Hey Amelia my name is Allie and I think this is like the 3rd time I've commented on here but I really wanted to share my story with you. When I was a young teen and got my period I noticed a trend of feeling scared for unknown reasons and I didn't understand that it was anxiety and it only happened right before my period each month. Once I realized it was definitely happening due to my monthly cycle I talked to my mom who also experienced this when she was a teen so she always told me to "NEVER MAKE AN IMPORTANT LIFE DECISION DURING PMS"!🤷‍♀️ I guess some woman get called B*tchy and we just feel scared about it...lol! 😆 I used to say "why can't I just get B*tchy like everyone else?" 🤣 Have you gotten any help or learned deep breathing techniques to help calm anxious nervous? I wish I did back then but I took the easy way out and took a pill which was the first thing my doctor recommended. They put me on antidepressant/anti-anxiety pill (zoloft) I think which helped but again I could have been taught deep breathing too. Later on they changed my Rx to an anti-anxiety pill that I would take as needed which is another option. I hope you talk to a doctor and don't try to live life with such a terrible thing like anxiety which can lead to panic attacks. Btw...the very best solution in the end was prayer and trust in God but man did I fight hard to not believe! I will keep you in my prayers and please reach out anytime! 😘🙏

[@gabrielaalexis9949]

I’ve had an emetophobia since I could first remember, it got better for a while but covid and isolation and the process of getting sober made it spiral, this video made me uncomfortable but in the good way, thank you for sharing! It’s gonna take a while but I will get over it and recover. I would love to see the video going more in depth in the recovery process

[@llui2il7]

I started to loose my appetite because I’ve been at home 24/7 and now that i want to go to school i feel nauseous when i wake up almost as if im pregnant but im not and i have panic attacks most of the time i try showering,reading,hearing podcasts and walking in my backyard so i could calm down its working right and im glad it is but its not going to work for a long time because i cant stay focused on those things for a long time so im looking for new things to do when im anxious and feel nauseous btw i hope you get better with your emetophobia

[@mortemibis]

Last time I puked I sorta just accepted it like “welp this gonna happen” The I got this cold sweat and then started shaking like a frickin bomb lmao

[@nightappleispoisonapple1775]

Same I was wondering why my sister was shaking then I realised I was shaking-

[@josuebello3419]

Same the last time I puked was in 8th grade and I was like “I’m in so much pain I just want it to stop”. Now that I’m in 11th grade I’m always Scared when I feel like throwing up

[@thehaleyhawkins]

This is me rn 😖

[@gradmadanceandworldsofwonder]

Okay i have etemophobia but when im honna puke im begging to throw up because half the time its because of the fear

[@BloomingLisa]

Thanks for this video. I’ve had Emetophobia for 30 years. Being sick is literally in my head first thing in the morning and last thing at night every day. It has shaped my entire life. A few years after my Emetophobia started I was diagnosed with contamination OCD and eventually my eating problems transformed into Anorexia. I was hospitalised multiple times and fed by NG tube. I’m now trying my best to recover from my Eating Disorder and overcome Emetophobia. I’m not in therapy at the moment due to Covid lockdown so am hoping to do my best at attacking this alone. This video was very interesting. Thanks for sharing your insights. To anyone else out there struggling with this I’m sending you compassion and strength. Take care. 🦋

[@user-cn9pm9kc2r]

I remember when I discovered that I wasn’t crazy and a lot of people were like this too. The fact that I knew I wasn’t alone helped me so much

[@scarlettox]

It’s slowly improving, i just don’t feel safe and comfortable being in a sick persons room i just don’t wanna be near them. My parents don’t get that, their like “you’ll be fine” if you had my phobia you would understand i just wanna explain this phobia to them because they are uncontrollable :/

[@teaunsworld6212]

I have emetophobia and it’s debilitating. I don’t eat much at all and when I do eat, I always think “what if I get sick later?” I feel bloated sometimes and have heart burn. I analyze how I feel every moment of every day. Sometimes I won’t think about it, then I realize I’m not thinking about about... and guess what happens? I start thinking about it. Lately I’ve been feeling like there’s something slow moving up my throat or stuck in my throat, I try to clear my throat often, sometime I feel like I have a frog in my throat and I get super afraid.. like to the point I have the nervous poops.🤦🏾‍♂️ I hate hate hate this feeling. For me it started out just panicking or feeling sad when someone would throw up. One day I smoked pot for the first time and almost threw up and I think thats what I had my first anxiety attack. My chest felt super heavy out of no where, my limbs felt heavy, I got super hot and I tasted a gross taste in my mouth. I cried so hard and took off running... I just ran outside, I never actually threw up. Once I calmed down, my symptoms went away. Since then I’ve never wanted to feel that feeling again. I wake up thinking about throwing up and go to sleep thinking about it as well. Just typing this my neck muscles are beginning to feel tight. This is no way to live I know, I hate it.

[@ocdandanxiety]

I'm so sorry for what you're experiencing! Symptoms checking and is super common with this. It's easy to be very hyper aware of what the body is doing to determine if throwing up is a possibility or not. I hope you can find some relief soon!

[@ejtucker6122]

Me too

[@naan000]

We have the exact same symptoms 🙃

[@teaunsworld6212]

@@naan000 It’s sucks, but I’m happy to know I am not alone.

[@knifenoscopeamv3400]

@@teaunsworld6212 hey bro if u want to talk about this, just leave ur ig

[@heyyitsnickfam]

i have this and you have such an amazing way to treat it! i’m too scared to do any of this myself without a professional to guide me through it. because even just thinking about throw up makes me convince myself i’m sick and have panic attacks :/

[@lyndseyjordan]

your pfp is me when i first start feeling nauseous😭

[@SelenaDuPonty]

Something that bothers me with this subject is that it’s always about the fear of the person (me throwing up and not those around me). And honestly I’m not that scared of throwing up IM TERRIFIED OF OTHER PEOPLE THROWING UP. Because I have ocd like behaviors that convince me that i do literally everything in my control or avoid contracting a stomach bug or food poisoning. My fear is way more directed at others around who may get sick. Like I hate eating at restaurants because when other people cough or choke it triggers me. I also I’m not necessarily scared of throwing up as long as I’m in the comfort of my home. It’s more the fear of going on vacations or day trips or restaurants where I could chance getting sick around people who I’m not comfortable with in an environment I’m not comfortable with

[@sterrieri]

At the “maybe it will happen maybe it won’t” I was really tempted to close the video and do something else hahah. I am afraid I will never be able to do what you are saying, whenever I have the lightest stomachache I just faint. That’s it, not really much I can do... my brain just refuses it and shuts down lol

[@ocdandanxiety]

Haha! I'm glad you kept watching! We're stronger than we think we are. Finding a therapist can help you build manageable steps! 😃

[@sterrieri]

OCD and Anxiety thank you so much for replying! I don’t know really, i have tried many therapies until today and nothing really worked.. but thank you so much for your kind words 😊

[@bluemoon2773]

Thankyou for perfectly describing my fear. I’m glad to know that I’m not the only one who’s inexplicably terrified of the feeling and anticipation of vomiting, that the words, sounds and situations that could somehow involve it terrify me, and other people too. I have worked on eating food that I’m scared of (such as ice cream and fish) and it’s really helped!

[@kyri.b6107]

I have not thrown up in years and when I hear some one say there sick I always ask like what ur head hurt ur stomach and it's just embarrassing 😭 and my friend throw up on her birthday and I got I'm my car and cryed and paniced the whole way home and my 21st birthday is coming up and and I wanna try alcohol but I have such this horrible fear of throwing up I'm not going to have a good bday

[@susnetsoda]

please don't try alcohol😿 you might want more and more and you might.... throw up

[@flgryog705]

@@susnetsoda that did not need to be said.

[@ingehjemme]

I have it too. Have exposed myself to watching vomiting videos on KZbin and now I can do that without problems...Next step will be teaching my brain to not feel like someone is pointing a gun to my head if I get sick myself or see someone else get sick 🙄. It's hard to live with

[@_levirice]

And you literally just helped me figure out I have emetophobia I always knew vomit is what triggerd the panic attacks but my mum just said I had panic attack and feeling sick was the symptoms,thank you for this video!,also whenever I feel sick I eat a pea sized bit of toothpaste or chew 3 bits of gum I don’t know why it helps me but it does :,)

[@Nevadajesse]

I started exposure therapy by using an app called Jitters. With that, alongside CBT and anti anxiety medication, I’ve seen some improvements. I’ve located my avoidance tendencies and pushed myself to engage in those situations. This video is really great; overcoming the initial fear of seeking treatment is difficult but it is extremely worth it. It takes practice and patience as well. I’ve definitely struggled more during periods of high anxiety (exams, etc). I want to have children and right now I’m blocking myself from exploring that because of my phobia. I’m tired of it controlling my life.

[@satuh5460]

I have had emetophobia since childhood. I don’t easily vomit or get stomach bug, its been about 15 years since I’ve vomited sober (when I’m drunk, it’s not that bad for me). But I am afraid of others throwing up!! So for me, it’s a littlebit different. I find it extremely hard to be in plane or bus or car or something where there is many people and you can’t really leave if someone starts to vomit. I’m always scared when I take care of my godson (3 year old) that he is going to vomit and I have to clean it. I wont be able to do it. I have been in situations in my workplace where someone has vomited and I just run away as fast as I can. When i go to movies, I need to sit where no one is behind me so they can not vomit over me. This is really exhausting! I try my best to still go on bus, movies etc but I just can not seem to beat my fear. But I’m still trying 🙌🏻

[@satuh5460]

Any advice for me? Ps. Sorry, english is not my first language or even second so there are mistakes , but I hope you understood😌

[@ocdandanxiety]

You did great explaining it! I'm sorry you struggle with this. It's interesting to see this from a different point of view. Hopefully you have a therapist that can help you with this!

[@ocdandanxiety]

Wow. It was great! I understood it completely! Way to go!👍

[@jordanlewis9402]

OCD and Anxiety I can’t wait to try this out.

[@kendothugs]

I feel the same, I'm always of people around me getting sick and I hate it

[@asmrmeditationyo_michelle986]

I thought I was the only one. It's taking over my life.

[@destineylopes1583]

i thought i was the only one too!

[@megansevigny2859]

I’ve been TERRIFIED of throw up since 2nd grade when I was 7 and it prevents me from doing so much in life. I’m now almost 17 and nothing has changed. I still don’t eat certain foods or do certain things I associate with throw up. I want to be a nurse so bad, but throw up is the only thing stopping me

[@ocdandanxiety]

I'm so sorry you're struggling with this. You should be a nurse. Sometimes that's part of treatment is to face your own fears. You can do it!😃

[@LinkedPancake49]

It actually feels so good to know that other people have this fear. My parents always get annoyed or they sigh whenever I feel a little sick (when I’m not really sick my fear of throwing up makes me feel nauseous). I got this fear last year and only realized that it was such a severe fear when I got Covid a few months ago and came close to throwing up. When I felt super nauseous, my heart started to beat so fast that I felt like I would have a panic attack. Whenever I feel really nauseated, my legs and arms start to quiver and shake in fear. I honestly have led myself to think that “if I throw up, I will die”. Even just thinking about it can make me feel nauseous. I’ve started to just make my own ways to cope and mitigate the fear by thinking about different things if I feel nauseous.

[@manningmusic5160]

Thank god I’m not alone.

[@tommyboybr]

I’m 37 and I struggle with emetophobia for as long as I can remember, I have only thrown up once that I can remember of and that was 31 years ago. It was kinda under “control”, but for the past 12 years it has ruined and ruled my life every single day and it got as powerful as it can. I’ve tried so many different things that it never helped, or only for a short period of time. Emetophobia is no joke and who goes through it knows how debilitating and what living in hell is like. I wish everyone who suffers from emetophobia to be healed and learn how to cope with it.

[@Србомбоница86]

I am 35 and also vomited only once when I was 6,i completely understand you ,we are warriors ,this is hellish phobia

[@discussingwhattodo5381]

Last to,e I saw someone vomit I started hyperventilating and tears rolling down my face

[@ocdandanxiety]

😩That makes me sad to hear. I'm sorry you had this experience. I wish you can feel some relief through this soon. 😉

[@harrietc839]

I used to have really bad emetophobia. Whenever I heard or saw someone throw up I had huge panick attacks. Then I finally threw up last year and realized, its really not that bad

[@louises2425]

This fear cripples my life ,as a mother I really really struggle with this phobia

[@mxrissahashemi4604]

i developed emetophobia from a kid who threw up in my 1st grade class and after that, i was completely traumatized. when i was about 7, i was throwing up blood and just completely in an anxiety panic everytime i felt nauseous. after that day i’ve been watching what i eat and what triggers my phobia. this video definitely helped me

[@zombie6182]

I’ve had this fear ever since I’ve been little kid and I swear I can’t even be around people who coughs like a simple cough, I think for about 2 days my little brother made a throw up sound and the fear and anxiety that grew inside of me was just crazy

[@llui2il7]

I get anxious when i hear someone say that their stomach hurts its really scary but Im trying to fix my anxiety so i can go back to school

[@reine4267]

Same, my brother threw up a single time a few years ago and hasn’t thrown up since but I still can’t bring myself to not he scared of going on a family dinner with bim

[@reine4267]

Him*

[@Jettaboii]

i've had emetophobia since i was in the 2nd grade and I want to have kids enjoy life and not constantly worry about vomiting, I am still young (14) so im really trying hard to get over my fear 1 step at a time and ive noticed some progress, stuff I would normally hate im ok with, I still get really bad anxiety when Im nauseous (i am right now) but this video is helping and everytime I do throw up I get stronger just thinking to myself that it wasnt that bad. Anyone reading this that thinks its absolutely impossible to overcome this fear its not that bad and if I can do it you can to. Sometimes its also just good to talk about why you hate it so much to someone else that doesnt mind it, they can help you out.

[@Bitbranding]

Great video today, Nathan!

[@hai_no_tenshi186]

I first found out I had emetaphobia when I was younger as I would not eat certain foods and would have bad anxiety on school trips because i was worried people would be bus sick etc. I am doing better but still have it to the extent that certain environments give me anxiety about be trapped near people who are throwing up, a big one for me is long journey buses and planes. I have decided I want to help people and go into medical school but for this I need to work hard to make myself feel more comfortable with people throwing up, on the way to recovery one step at a time with lots of support, videos like these make me feel that my condition really exists and isn’t irrational and I really appreciate it xx

[@gabrirogers8785]

I have suffered from this since I was 5 or 6 (I’m 17 now) I have been so excessive with my fears that I haven’t actually haven’t vomited in the last 9 or 10 years which feels good but at the same time I’m constantly thinking that I’m right on the edge of the next time as it hasn’t happened in so long

[@ShotzFired88]

Witnessing my brother throwing up when I was 3 and getting yelled at by my step dad after throwing up are both parts of why I'm super afraid of throwing up or other people throwing up.

[@emilymontefusco2789]

This phobia for me is connected to past abuse and trauma. You may not realize that you are associating throwing up with something else and healing the trauma will also heal the phobia. Consider it for yourself if you have other subtle problems in your life such as OCD, general anxiety, triggers of things that make you anxious etc. Use those other symptoms along with this to guide you towards a trauma that you may OR EVEN MAY NOT remember. I hope this comment can help someone, I’ve had this phobia my whole life essentially and am just now at 29 realizing it’s connected to CSA trauma.

[@juliaserrano8622]

When I was 6 years old, I experienced a really traumatic experience with food poisoning from some left over pizza. I threw up the entire night from 12 am to 5 am. I stopped eating pizza for a year out of fear, and ever since then I’ve had major anxiety about vomiting or seeing anyone vomit. It’s been 12 years and I still can’t get past this fear.

[@leya5149]

I have this phobia over 7years and I feel more safe when I know that Im not the only one☺️