Phobia of Vomit (Emetophobia) Phone In I Nik & Eva

[@shanehall98]

It is great to hear Caroline over come her fear!

[@nikandevaspeakman]

She has already booked two more holidays! She's making up for missing time. :)

[@shanehall98]

That’s great!

[@traceywhitehouse2220]

I feel for Naomi as I’ve had Emetophobia for as long as I can remember too. I tried CBT, but the minute the therapist told me my end goal was either ; ‘to be sick myself or be in a room while someone else was being sick’ - I could not get that end goal out of my mind and I knew that there was no way on earth I was ever going to be able to do that - and all in approx 12 sessions….the crux came when she had me walk down the raw meat isle in a supermarket, touching food and putting it my basket…paying for it at the checkout and then going into the cafe to eat something…..all without washing my hands!!😫😫😭 … I never went to another session. Nobody understands - tell anyone and they say ‘oh, I hate being sick as well’ - but it’s way more than that, it’s all consuming and controls every part of my life. I HATE this phobia…

[@TheCatBiscuit]

you're definitely not alone there! honestly I feel like it's ruined my life, and nothing seems to help. it's such a debilitating phobia and affects all parts of life.. I hope we can both be free of it one day soon

[@traceywhitehouse2220]

@@TheCatBiscuit thank you for saying this … you’re right, it really is debilitating 😕 most phobias can be avoided, but this? Absolutely not - your stomach is always there! I hope we can both be free of it one day soon too - stay strong…I’ll pray for us🙏🤗

[@TheCatBiscuit]

@@traceywhitehouse2220 yes i've always thought this! fear of flying, heights, dogs? with these like so many, you can avoid and be safe from your fear. but emetophobia is bodily process in a body you can't escape from.. feels like i haven't felt 100% safe in years :( i know it's irrational and i try not to feed these kinds of thoughts but it's so frustrating. nice to talk to someone who understands 😊

[@pennyandfishy7241]

hypnosis is more helpful than CBT if there's anywhere you could go for it

[@emilykendall939]

@traceywhitehouse2220 i am exactly the same. its actually quite soothing having someone write pure emotions i have felt (with the hand washing and the raw meat isle). you’re not alone girl 🤍