I don't think I have seen someone throw up since elementary school in
front of the whole class. That was probably the last time.

Drinking too much.

In this case I would really just assume this girl is using feeling sick
as an expression of speech. Like my friends used to say, 'Uggh I
feel like throwing up' but it was just a way of saying they...

I hesitate to use the word 'gain's cause I don't want to trivialize
what any of us go through, at all, but I couldn't think of a better
choice of words and I only have a little time while at work...

I think its okay to post about if you are worried if you yourself have a stomach virus, because thats basically the most dreaded thing if you are an emet. I can understand needing to post to someone...

Try putting a freezing cold wash cloth on your face or stand with your
head in the freezer for a few minutes. That always helps me when
I feel nauseas due to a panic attack.

I have a presciption for Lorazepam (also called Ativan). It is a
mild sedative and also I just recently found out it is an
anti-emetic. two birds with one stone! I have taken this
before plane...

Try taking a cold shower or laying down with a freezing cold wash cloth over your face. Then try to breathe as slow as you can, really concentrate on breathing in and out slow and methodically.

I definetly don't want anyone to take what I write here and don't research it for themselves, cause I wouldn't want anyone to get hurt. BUT my doctor said a glass or two of wine or something is not...

wellbutrin is supposed to be excellent for this- more often than not people lose weight on it, and it is also prescribed to help with sexual problems (one side effect is an increased libido for many...

I think that has to do with acid reflux problems. All those foods seem like the ones they say irritate acid reflux. I have that problem with garlic that isn't cooked thoroughly.

Exactly and also, sometimes people get sick because their bodies are
just easily susceptible to v* if they eat something that doesn't agree
with them. Also, lots of times people will v* from...

I just wanted to start this post because my phobia hasn't been that bad
lately, but I have been reading what everyone else is going through and
their worries over exposure and wanted to offer some...

Well I have v* twice in the last 6 months due to alcohol but it has
been about 10 years since having a virus or food poisoning or anything.

Call your insurance and they will give you a list of names. Then,
call each one (usually you will get their answering machines) and most
therapists will be willing to speak with you for a few...

I think avoiding things like roller coasters, etc. are okay but when it
comes down to normal everyday things in life than it is too much.
My goal with this phobia is not to avoid v* for the rest of...

This is a poll question I made, but I don't think a lot of people saw it. I think I am also afraid of the nausea, or maybe I am afraid of the panic I feel right before the actual act. Do you know...

May I ask, for those of you who have fears primarily of SV* only and
not V* in general (or as strongly), what it is about the SV* that makes
it different from other types of V* situations? I am...

It sounds a lot like many people here might have OCD in addition to a phobia- I was wondering if anyone has been tested or treated for this? I bet it would help a lot in making progress!

Someone (sorry I forget who!) told me they always turn the lights off in the bathroom if they think they are about to v* which really helped me. Now I just know that I will turn the lights off too if...

Thanks, I am feeling a lot better today. I even felt better last night, to the point where I ate something. I took a lot of Pepto Bismal Max, and laid down. Then I just kept trying to say to myself,...

After I ate a tuna sub for lunch I started feeling really sick. I have eaten at this place for years with no problem. I think what made me sick was the sub sandwich had oil and vinegar on it, which I...

It does't sound like a sv to me but it does sound like heartburn or
indigestion. maybe get checked out by a doctor for some heartburn
medication?

Don't worry, the mother of the kids I was looking after on the vacation neglected to tell me until AFTER I was already being sick all night that one of her kids had a sv the week before. So it wasn't...

I used to have a lot of trouble admitting to friends that I felt sick. They know and are fine with my phobia so its not that, but it was more that I would be jinxing myself or really have to face the...