Ballache situation if you ask me!

[brutt]

I can't remember if I've posted here before or not but I've had an account for about a year and lurked around a bit! I got so much better over summer, it was brilliant. I got my own show at a hospital radio station (I really want to be a radio and maybe TV presenter)
Anyway, on monday I start a media course at college which I'm majorly looking forward to for the work, but even though Ii've had a lot of CBT and i know so many ways to boost my immune system and reassure myself, i still get these thoughts and worries because winter's around the corner and to me that means I'm 100% gonna get noro. I am good at telling myself I won't though, and I had it in March, just diarrhea and a few minutes of gagging, but I got too scared and didn't eat so it ended up lasting about 5 days -.- smart. On one of those days I discovered antiemetics as well, it was like a miracle drug! I'm forcing myself to, if i do end up getting them, only use them in true noro situations, or not get them all together. I'll just have to see how the nerves go on really.
But yeah I went off topic, I've always had problems with it in school, can't stand sitting in a classrooom or somewhere it's not easy to escape. I still have that nagging thought about noro, and it's killing the excitement a bit.
I know that I'm going to be fine because I've got all the evidence, but sometimes I do need outside reassurance or at least somebody to talk to. I'm scared noro's gonna get bad (it got everybody who doesn't normally get it last year) again, or my anxiety's gonna keep me from doing what I love. Sucks arse really!

[brutt]

Oh and another problem I have is IBS. One of my symptoms of IBS is nausea. Fun. And I have some undiagnosed problem with my sinuses because I have constant post nasal drip which can make me feel a bit sicky. Even more fun! I'm worried about those too because I don't really have time for it to be honest!

[AlyAmiee]

Hey hun,

I know exactly how you feel, I've just enrolled onto an art and design course, and i'm terrified for all the same reasons as you! I did it last year but ended up dropping out halfway through due to this phobia! This time I won't let it beat me, and don't let it beat you!

For the anxiety I really recommend rescue remedy, you can get it from boots or online, it's sooo good, it really calms down your nerves so it's worth a try.

As for noro, I can't tell you whether you will get it or not, but my guess is it's highly unlikely with all the precautions you would take if there is an outbreak, just remember to keep cleaning your hands and belongings and not putting them in your mouth or on your face ect and you will be fine!

Please enjoy your course and don't let this phobia ruin it for you, it's your dream and you're more than entitled to it, it will be great!

Have fun!
I'm always here if you need a chat x