Overcoming the Fear of Vomiting | Mental Health Webinar

[@ashleghscott7801]

This makes me feel so much better knowing that I’m not the only one that suffers from this anxiety🙏🏻💖

[@stupidtesse6140]

Me too💖🙏🏽

[@damianplayz64]

Same

[@SusiOfficial]

I am so afraid of throwing up that it strongly conditions my life. I tried therapy but I haven't seen any improvement so far. It's so frustrating both for who suffers from it and for his/her loved ones. It's good to know I'm not alone.

[@elizabethmish6891]

I was in therapy for over 20 years and I made no progress. This is my last hope.

[@SusiOfficial]

@Madi and Ali R I hope this is going to bring you some hope, but thanks to many years of therapy I was able to overcome my irrational fear of throwing up. Of course I didn't stop hating it, but it doesn't affect my life as much anymore 😊 I was also able to get pregnant and survive the first trimester which is something I was fearing a lot. I feel like maybe that also helped a bit with my anxiety - being exposed so much to morning sickness that it eventually became more annoying than scary. I hope you will also be able to overcome the fear of throwing up 💛

[@kaj00b0y]

I have emetophobia, the thing that almost completely changed my perspective was asking my mom how dose vommiting really feel. Last time i vomited was 6 years ago and since then im brain completely changed the memory, i though that when you vomit you, choke and feel pain in every part of your body. In reality vomiting is just a 2 second discomfort. Stay strong, you can and will beat emetophobia.

[@JoyAileen]

Thank you so much for this fantastic presentation. It was so helpful and I'm so motivated to do the hard work and finally, after years of suffering, become free of this fear of vomiting. (Already making progress I wouldn't even say the word vomiting normally! Let's go!!)

[@Khidermac]

This actually helped so much I mostly have the fear of me vomiting but also other people this is the only video that has helped

[@pxcan5991]

Why cant vomiting just feel good or something 😭

[@aishakapoor2763]

I just slept while listening to this and when a wokeup my heart beats that fast that it is going to burst out and feel.so.nausea this happen every single morning...I am tried of it now...

[@Jepegish]

All I needed to do was binge videos where people threw up for about two weeks and with time it disappeared completely. If you're brave enough to give it a try do so, if it helped me there is no telling it wont help you :)

[@dakady4180]

I can't do it :O

[@MilkyWay-nq1fk]

I did it and my emetaphobia is almost all the way gone now I'm just a lil afraid of what it will taste like bc I haven't thrown up in 9 years 😂😂

[@Jepegish]

@@MilkyWay-nq1fk I've actually thrown up since this comment was made and although uncomfortable it wasnt nearly as bad as I remembered, very sour tho.

[@barneyandthewiggles]

Anytime I watch those videos either me or one of my family members vomit within the next week so nope

[@lightituplikedynamite3492]

Barney And The Wiggles how come?

[@kathrynpobjecky2658]

This is the most helpful anxiety-related video I have ever watched. There is so much information here that can be applied to any type of anxiety.

[@Cesie300sun]

Thank you for diagnosing my problem. I now realize I’ve had this my whole life. I hate not having control over my body so every time I would throw up I’d start crying! Every time I felt anxious/overly excited about something I get so nauseous and have the feeling of vomiting but never do! Wow, I very much appreciate Kens help in this webinar. I will now try these exercises when I’m in an uncomfortable setting! ☺️👍🏻

[@Khidermac]

If anyone is trying to get over the fear of other people vomiting the best thing to do is watch videos it has improved this problem I i still and will always have the fear of me vomiting

[@ashleghscott7801]

It don’t bother me when other people vomit but when I vomit I get so nervous and when I get nauseated I start to have a panic attack I even start to cry it’s not even funny I hate vomiting🤮

[@christinebagshaw2652]

I'm the same I hate been sick I cry too

[@eetrizect7407]

Same I cry when I throw up

[@user-bc6zf5bb1z]

For me it's a bit different because I'm really afraid of throwing up but I'm even more afraid of others throwing up ( sorry Ik this is a late reply)

[@0ktavio345]

When I get nauseous I get overwhelmed by a sense of dread and start to sweat profusely. I recently decided to eliminate any food that gives me reflux even though I love things like pizza, burgers etc. My mom used to eat pizza every Friday and throw it up at 3am the next day. Guess she wasn’t too scared to vomit. I just can’t do that😢

[@oliviakennedy9034]

I'm the opposite, I don't mind vomiting and I can handle it. It's when other people vomit, and I want to cry and instantly cover my ears.

[@Christianearthpony39]

My biggest fear is not being able to stop vomiting during an illness. Like back to back, nonstop vomiting that last for hours. I’ve had a horrible stomach virus one year and I wasn’t able to stop, and now I have anxiety

[@theonlyzaren1390]

Thanks you so much, I think I'm getting less feeling like I'm gonna vomit.

[@elizabethmish6891]

I am able to manage cleaning up after a cat vomits. I have an emotional support cat and she vomits frequently (almost daily) and now I’m okay with that.

[@elizabethmish6891]

I feel better if I say “I AM A WOMAN. I CAN HANDLE THIS. IM STRONG”.

[@lucyalexandra.]

That's such a positive and healthy way to cope with the fear, I'll try it 😊

[@elizabethmish6891]

I chose to not have children because of Emetophobia. I’m very sad about this because I’m old now and have no kids.

[@ib585]

So sorry to hear that. I am feeling exactly the same. Although my age allows me to have kinds, I have made the decision not to.

[@boverboi5643]

Idk if this applies, vomit is always on my mind "what if i feel sick randomly" its not so much as vomiting but feeling sick seems to make me panic a little, vomiting itself is fine and watching other people vomit just brings on a feeling of disgust as it would.

[@empressmacaron4737]

I haven't thrown up in almost 11 years. Last time I got sick was when I caught a stomach virus. Hopefully I can keep the streak going.

[@killuasskateboard3246]

I remember when I was in 3rd grade or somewhere close to that grade, my parents bought chocolate cake. I ate 2/4 of it, so when my dad called me saying "do you eat all this already?" I said yes not thinking anything of it until he said "your gonna throw up" my heart sank and I started crying. I haven't eaten more than a small slice of cake or anything like that since. IT HAS RUINED MY LIFE

[@korieray7341]

I need to be free from this

[@jayisapunk2416]

Thank you this helped a lot!

[@bruceshark0]

Honestly, ima be honest. I wanna get over this fear so I can suffer less while on a psychedelic medicine. It sucks that my fear is being transferred to wanting to vomit instead of just the feeling of fear.

[@elizabethmish6891]

I am so afraid of vomiting that I would rather die than vomit. If I ever got the Norovirus, I’m sure I would take a dive off my balcony. My doctor has to keep me supplied with Zofran.

[@XxMarchOrDiexX]

Same! My mum was astounded when I said that to her. I thought Everybody felt that way until she told me otherwise.

[@Azzzzhull]

Very informative thank you

[@margarethuyu7166]

I have this i used to have panic attacks with this that they took me to some classes to get over this and told me to breath with my hands and blow as if i had a bag for the anxiety

[@xrockangelx]

This video has got me wondering if all the excess anxiety that comes from emetophobia can eventually cause adrenal fatigue..

[@chloetwidale1294]

I once puked my guts out and i freaked out right before because of this phobia, then right after i was no longer afraid of vomiting. i thought i was no longer afraid of it but now it's past i've kind of forgotten how 'not bad' it actually was and i'm afraid all over again😣

[@elizabethmish6891]

I hate being around people during winter months. Especially kids. In the winter they are like walking time bombs. Feel good one minute and puking the next.

[@tipsbygia]

I even have it so bad I have to take medicine for it every day

[@ot-rp5tj]

I have phobia..😢because my mother in my childhood constantly told me i will vomit..now nothing stops me from it

[@samanthawhite7331]

Great! Thank you!

[@ADAA_Anxiety]

We invite you to visit the ADAA website (www.adaa.org) to learn more and to read Mr. Goodman's blog post on emetophobia.

[@evelyndiaz5176]

I have a fear of vomiting in front of people! It sucks

[@Keindzjim]

Where can I find realistic videos of people vomiting? (for exposure)

[@meganknueve1426]

I am curious if you have a video that takes it beyond this...I have overcome a most of these triggers, but I now have children and they are a constant trigger...stomach flu is rampant. I feel like the worst mom ever because I can't be there for them. I need help with this!

[@KenaB1015]

I am a mother too, and you’re right - having children is a terrible and constant trigger. When my kids are sick, I feel like an absolute horrible mother because I immediately disconnect from them. It’s so hard. My oldest (5) gets car sick... we never go more than 10 minutes in the car because I get so anxious and flat out scared. This disorder has completely taken over my life.

[@michellebracamontes2202]

I have this fear too, and one of my fears is getting pregnant. How did you handle morning sickness? I know not everyone gets it, but many do. Any suggestions?

[@najah7791]

I have this fear too and I work with children . Although I've seen it happen several times, the fear lessens each time I see it , but when I feel extremely sick that's when the intense anxiety kicks in . Do not feel bad you're not crazy, it's a response to something you don't like . I am really considering therapy to help cope . Hope you get the help you need !

[@XxMarchOrDiexX]

I'm exactly the same with my kids. I feel awful when they're ill because I just want them away from me, but all they want is their mum 😔

[@Ceroshanimm]

I am curious,how did you have kids with this phobia ? Weren’t you afraid of pregnancy nausea ?

[@PendaeliIsaack-rd9cs]

From Tanzania am Dr pendaely

[@Minnie_silvertears]

I've been suffering 😭😭

[@g0ldtrix]

I actually passed out once

[@g0ldtrix]

I like being with people who have this anxiety

[@christinebagshaw2652]

@@g0ldtrix why !

[@KingDino18k]

Why do I cry, whenever I throw up? Lol

[@g0ldtrix]

also I'm weird and like vomit stories

[@iateifear]

well i vomit cause i have cycle vomiting

[@Fixiefre123ak]

How do you deal with that ?

[@Fixiefre123ak]

How often do you get sick

[@iateifear]

@@Fixiefre123ak around every 2 weeks

[@Fixiefre123ak]

@@iateifear what causes it tho

[@keithbolme1445]

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[@keithbolme1445]

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