Afraid of vomiting
Does anyone on here have a fear of vomiting? I feel like I have this irrational feel of it, but if my child is throwing up, I get right in there and help. Of course, I do have anxiety through it, but I know that I need to get over it and stop worrying so much.
Little backstory- when I was 6, my best friend has brain cancer. I didnt really understand what was going on at that point because I was so young. I went to see him in the hospital with my dad and I can remember every single detail. He vomited violently all over the bed and then the nurse called some code, and my dad and I were rushed out and then I never saw him again. For years, I didnt know what was wrong with me and why I was so afraid to vomit. Fast word 15 years, I went to see a CBT (cognitive behavioral therapist) after years of seeing a psychologist. I was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and PTSD. I never finished my therapy with the CBT but I did leave with some great coping mechanisms.
On on Friday night, my 3- year old came down with the stomach flu and now my husband has a mild version. Its been awful, but Im so scared of the unknown. I try not to let it get the best of me, but sometimes it does. Does anyone have similar experiences?
@alol
I have the same fear, due to a childhood experience of someone else vomiting. It really terrifies me. I think I've gotten better a handling the fear though, but I do get scared when I find out that someone near me has the flu. There have been times where I even avoided eating food just in case. I've even had nightmares about it times before.
However, it's good that you've been seeing help for this. I've learned that the more exposure you have to it, is the more tolerant you become.
Take care.
