Emetophobia- Ruining my life?!
Question: Emetophobia- Ruining my life.?
I have bad emetophobia which is the fear of vomiting which has severely impacted my life, I have acid reflux which is worse cause basically I get stomach aches often, but I am always scared of vomiting, I will go to stores, and places as long as I have my antacids. But today someone called me to play tennis and I said I couldnt cause of my phobia, I cant go to hotels, I am homeschooled partially from acid reflux and emetophobia, and my whole family expects me to go back next semester which I really dont want to, so I am having alot of problems and I need to know what really cures emetophobia...! I am only 14 and my family is poor, so we cant afford much.Health Question & Answer
Answers:
Take charge and try to eat foods that do not cause acid reflux.
Maybe your PCP can recommend a diet that is easy on your stomach.
When you feel nauseous, try to close your eyes and relax all the muscles in your body. Breathe slowly. Tell yourself, "I am in charge of my body and how I feel." "This is not going to get the best of me."
I hope you will feel better soon. Good Luck.Health Question & Answer
Maybe your PCP can recommend a diet that is easy on your stomach.
When you feel nauseous, try to close your eyes and relax all the muscles in your body. Breathe slowly. Tell yourself, "I am in charge of my body and how I feel." "This is not going to get the best of me."
I hope you will feel better soon. Good Luck.Health Question & Answer
Um, I'm sorry about your financial state, but the only way I can think of is hypnotherapy. There's a website below that probably (might) help. Good luck, hope you feel better!Health Question & Answer