Fear of Sickness

@Pusheen976

Ive been really scared of vomiting since I was about 8. Im not sure why, but it just really freaks me out when someones sick and I get panick attacks and stuff. Ive tried a therapist but they didnt help too much, Im wondering if anyone knows what I should do.

I'm sorry you experience those feelings in relation to vomiting, sounds like it could be uncomfortable. If the therapist you originally worked with didn't work for you -- sometimes you have to try another one! I say this because I believe a lot of people may get discouraged about the idea of therapy after potentially having a poor match or lack of compatbility for the therapist or the therapist's approach for therapy, etc.

Other than seeking therapy that is just one-on-one -- sometimes group therapy can be more effective or more suiting to those that did not find individual therapy helpful.

Otherwise, I would just try to find information, resources and/or coping techniques for anxiety online, use the wonderful Active Listeners here on 7 Cups and/or maybe - try meditation.

Wishing the best for you and towards getting some relief to those unpleasant experiences!

@Pusheen976 sameeeeeeeeeeeee, i cant stand when people are sick or about to throw up, im actually emetophobic, like i get intense anxiety attacks and its so bad, sometimes i feel liket hrowing up but i have a fear of throwing up myself that sometimes if i feel upset or sick to my stomach, i lay in bed all day with smelling oils, tea and gravol

i use to have that kind of feeling but it's become bearable because I've experienced it quite abit throughout my lifetime and it has help me overcome this anxiety. I think with experience it become easier and easier and less anxious, you can say that about pretty much everything.