Post by Kimberley on Jul 25, 2013 14:32:26 GMT
Hi lovelies, I'm Kim, and have suffered from a variety of mental health disorders since the age of 10. I'm mainly an Ambassador for Emetophobia and Depression.
If you're not quite sure of what Emetophobia is, it's a severe phobia of being sick (vomiting). In fact writing the dreaded "v" word is something I actually find quite difficult! Emetophobia is extremely controlling and debilitating. It can prevent you from attending social events, eating out, eating certain foods, and leaves you with very repetitive thoughts. I can't leave the house without certain "saftey" items such as particular hand sanitiser, and certain medications. I am constantly aware of where my hands are, and what I'm doing with them, what surfaces they've touched, what's clean, and what's not. Even if someone says "corr it's a little hot in here" I think that there could be a chance they're going to do the dreaded deed, and I can be send into full blown panic mode from that. It's very important to note that I have been told time and time again that no one likes doing "it" so it's not that bad - trust me, Emetophobia is on a completely different spectrum. It crosses my mind every day, probably every hour.
Depression for me is a daily struggle. At the moment, my Depression is particularly bad. It means I struggle to get out of bed, just to move downstairs to the sofa, and has meant I've had to leave my job of nearly four years. I can't sleep (and I mean like, I'm only getting just under 2 hours a night) and my appetite has reduced. I struggle to picture the future and make commitments, and I generally don't like being outside or socialising. I can't clean my house, take care of myself, and I am known to self harm as well because of it. I get no enjoyment out of anything, and even the food and drink I have tastes dull and bland. I feel worthless, hopeless and a burden to all my loved ones. It can also make me very irate and angry, which is something very out of character for me personally.
Other conditions I suffer from are: Severe anxiety, trichotillomania (the pulling of hair), and a form of psychosis which isn't very well understood right now.
I welcome any questions you may have, whether you're a sufferer or know someone who is.
Take care xxx
If you're not quite sure of what Emetophobia is, it's a severe phobia of being sick (vomiting). In fact writing the dreaded "v" word is something I actually find quite difficult! Emetophobia is extremely controlling and debilitating. It can prevent you from attending social events, eating out, eating certain foods, and leaves you with very repetitive thoughts. I can't leave the house without certain "saftey" items such as particular hand sanitiser, and certain medications. I am constantly aware of where my hands are, and what I'm doing with them, what surfaces they've touched, what's clean, and what's not. Even if someone says "corr it's a little hot in here" I think that there could be a chance they're going to do the dreaded deed, and I can be send into full blown panic mode from that. It's very important to note that I have been told time and time again that no one likes doing "it" so it's not that bad - trust me, Emetophobia is on a completely different spectrum. It crosses my mind every day, probably every hour.
Depression for me is a daily struggle. At the moment, my Depression is particularly bad. It means I struggle to get out of bed, just to move downstairs to the sofa, and has meant I've had to leave my job of nearly four years. I can't sleep (and I mean like, I'm only getting just under 2 hours a night) and my appetite has reduced. I struggle to picture the future and make commitments, and I generally don't like being outside or socialising. I can't clean my house, take care of myself, and I am known to self harm as well because of it. I get no enjoyment out of anything, and even the food and drink I have tastes dull and bland. I feel worthless, hopeless and a burden to all my loved ones. It can also make me very irate and angry, which is something very out of character for me personally.
Other conditions I suffer from are: Severe anxiety, trichotillomania (the pulling of hair), and a form of psychosis which isn't very well understood right now.
I welcome any questions you may have, whether you're a sufferer or know someone who is.
Take care xxx