Emetophobia - *Trigger warning*

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Emetophobia - *Trigger warning* Dec 9, 2013 17:35:38 GMT

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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2013 17:35:38 GMT

I'll try and use alternate terms when I can.

I think I have a mild case of emetophobia. Other people having an "episode" doesn't bother me, but I freak out when I have my own or I am in proximity to someone having episodes. For example, Aidan has a tummy bug, and my anxiety is at its high because I really don't want to catch it and have no one to comfort me.

Not really sure what I want to get out of this post, maybe some tips on how to deal with it? It is very mild like I say, I don't really actively go out of my way to avoid episodes, although I don't like to drink because of this and other reasons, and avoid strange food or food that doesn't look like it's fully cooked.

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Emetophobia - *Trigger warning* Dec 9, 2013 18:00:29 GMT

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Post by Nick with OCD on Dec 9, 2013 18:00:29 GMT

it is an extremely bad one to deal with. I know how you feel with this.
I tend to use avoidance with it but in your case, it is impossible to.
All I can say is, don't be near him when he has an episode and wash your hands if you have been in contact with him.
These bugs are normally spread through contact and are rarely airborne so catching it is unlikely unless you are standing next to the person.
Wash hands and clothes as warm as you can (60c usually for clothes) and clean affected areas with bleach.

I don't know if this will help at all

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Emetophobia - *Trigger warning* Dec 9, 2013 23:17:30 GMT

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Post by Kimberley on Dec 9, 2013 23:17:30 GMT

Hey hun - I admire you so much for having your little one! As a fellow emetophobe, I really do think you're brilliant.

My advice would be to try and nip it in the bud now - unfortunately I think I left mine a little too late and now I know way too much which just worries me more, and it takes up so much of my life it's unbearable at times. But you've already done so well with Aidan - part of your phobia could be related to your natural motherly instincts (not that I'm being dismissive, of course).

Some people have found CBT really useful - could you perhaps try that? Others can benefit from exposure therapy.

There's a few emetophobes here. If you ever need a chat, we're here xxx

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Emetophobia - Trigger warning

Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2013 17:35:38 GMT

Post by Nick with OCD on Dec 9, 2013 18:00:29 GMT

Post by Kimberley on Dec 9, 2013 23:17:30 GMT

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