Why do we hav this?

[L!zz!e]

Why are we so scared of throwing up? When I think about it, it's over really soon. Yet, somehow I feel as if it's the worst thing in the world! Even worse than dying!!! I can't just be talked out of this fear. Why can't I? I wish I could! Is it just a glitch in our brains that associate v* with danger?

[FUNTEAM]

For me v* is related to danger. I developed food allergies when I was 16. That is where my phobia started. We didn't know what was going on, but every now and then I would become violently sick. It was awful. Food became my enemy and v* became my fear. My allergy has now progressed to anaphylaxis shock (an allergic reaction where your throat closes up) which can be deadly if not treated quickly. Logically my mind has connected the dots, v* can equal potential death. That ain't no glitch that is pure deductive reasoning. yes I used ain't, I'm from the south
Now I don't know you so I can't even begin to understand why you have this, but I do know that my phobia started out with rational thinking (it is far, far form rational now.) But this is just my view, I am no expert.

[haylz113]

Hi Lizzie, I know how you feel. My phobia is completely irrational as well. I hate vomiting, but vomiting myself is not part of my phobia. Seeing or hearing other people vomiting is the main part of my phobia. To me, this seems even sillier than being scared of vomiting yourself. I mean, when you vomit, it feels horrible and uncomfortable and tastes awful, among other yucky things, so it has a direct effect on the vomiter. But when other's vomit, it has no effect on me, so why should I be scared of it? I'm not even scared of catching it. I'm just scared of how it looks and sounds. I know this is absolutely ridiculous but I can't help it! Strange how we know we are being irrational but we can't figure out why! Just know that you aren't alone.

[coolpk2003]

I think mine comes from a control thing. I always have plans practically everyday of my life and if I vomit then I will have to cancel my plans and thus no longer be in control of my day or my schedule. I'm always afraid when I'm getting ready to go somewhere fun or exciting that I'll throw up and have to call and cancel and I think about how much I'll cry if I throw up and have to cancel what I had planned. I think that's a lot of my fear is just not being able to go place. Even though a lot of things could keep me from going through with my plans the vomit fear is the only one that scares me for some reason. I mean sure i'm scared of vomit itself it's nasty and smells and i don't like anything coming out of my body like that but nobody does but we have this irrational fear of it and it has to stem from something ya know?

[FUNTEAM]

coolpk2003 I can relate your feelings. I hate the idea of being out of control and vomiting is like the supreme out of control situation it can happen so fast and you have zero choice in the situation.