New to the site and scared

[irish19]

im 19 and have been dealing with this phobia for 6 years and have had no help, my life is seriously suffering in every single way, i cant hold down a job or a boyfriend.... i cant eat properly, my family are sick and tired listening to me, my friends think im crazy and just brush off everything i say and i feel like im going to have a mental break down soon. it seems that anytime i meet a nice guy we kiss and then i find out he has just been sick or he is sick after and it sounds crazy but its true i feel like someone wants me too be scared because i am every second of every day. i dont no anyone who feels the same so i really need somebody to talk to. PLEASE help me!!!

[claire43]

Im so sorry that you have to suffer alone. I think its true for most emets that we do suffer alone cos its so hard to find anyone who totally understands how this fear can make us feel and how it impacts on so many aspects of normal life. From using public transport to socialising and even being able to work.

Personally speaking I went through a particularly bad time with it between the ages of 16-21, then had a relatively normal period until I got to my early 40's when it came back worse than ever. During the good years - and they were very good years - I had my daughter, worked, socialised a lot! and just led a happy life. These past couple of years since it became so hard to cope I have gone to my dr numerous times and have been prescribed citalopram which is an anti anxiety/anti depressant. Although I didnt think I was depressed it has certainly made a difference and Im now back in work (started 3 weeks ago) and do go out more. Im not saying that they are right for everyone but please do go to your dr and tell him/her exactly how you are feeling. Perhaps you could be referred for therapy or maybe you will be prescribed some meds. You shouldnt struggle alone when there is help out there, you just have to ask. Good luck

[sage]

Hi Welcome to the site. I'm sure you'll find a lot of good support and information here. If you're looking for a treatment program there are several depending on where you live. Not sure about Ireland if that's where you are but England has several. The Emetophobia Recovery Program is good if you can't afford therapy and I have some other ideas on my site as well (link below). Here is the link for the Emet Recovery Program

[olschesky]

welcome to the forum......we know you're not crazy

i've found tons of help and comfort on this forum......so keep reading and posting......we can beat this phobia.....i'm taking baby steps and pushing myself to do things that make me feel n.......most times i do pretty well so it makes me proud of myself and more eager to do more.

good luck

[emmalinda]

hi there! Im 19 as well and relate to you greatley. Try not to stress. Olschesky is right, there are many people on here who can help assist you a lot. all my friends and family have trouble keeping up with my hygeine schedual and wonder why i keep swapping jobs and no longer listen to my constant concern with food anymore and just get so frustrated and annoyed with me and dont understand that much. you are not alone enjoy the site, its great!!

[Kristamayla]

I am so sorry to hear about having this phobia .. I have had it forever it seems and I am 25 years old now. When I was a teenager.. the same issues bothered me. I never left my house. I would skip class all the time because I felt sick. It was very hard at that age but luckily my phobia has gotten better. I was put on medication for OCD thoughts and saw a couple of therapists. The therapy helped a little but the medication helped a lot! Going through life I have noticed that my phobia is all around better.. even though I still have my great times and bad but there are more good times now =)

[irish19]

Thank you all for your replies and your support. This forum has helped me already, its quite emotional for some reason but also quite comforting to now that im not a freak and im not alone. It honestly is so unbelievably amazing to find people that understand. Thank you all again!!

[ccaassiiee]

I'm sorry you're going through this. But youve come to the right place! This site is very helpful and i will admitt has helped me a lot through my emet on tough nights.
If you ever need someone to talk to im all ears!
And welcome!

Just remember you arent alone!

[SaSa]

Welcome to the site! You have come to the right place, we all know how you feel. We are all in the same boat here! So far I have found this site to be a great support, I hope you find it the same way.

I know you don't know me or anything, but if you ever want to chat, drop me a message ^_^