I've also realized that I have a fear over the physical symptoms as well. Like, I know most people on these forums have a phobia around the physical symptoms and the act/thought of v*; for myself,...

I'm slowly, slowly becoming more hopeful that I can beat this phobia but I have my off days as well. My stomach acid had gotten so bad that I had to go to the hospital yesterday. They said that I'm...

I also have recently discovered my own puzzle, I just don't know what to do with the information now or how to heal from it intuitively. I have a therapist and a counselor, but I don't get to see...

I also understand about the OCD. I live with that as well. It also makes things harder, even when we know something is irrational. Also, I always think my replies won't come out long but then they do...

Yeah, we mostly talk about the emetophobia in therapy, although I have other issues too. But I'm working on those steadily as well, and they also have to do with anxiety. But you're right, CBT does...

Thank you so much for the kind words <3 They made me feel better. I really appreciate it.

Hey everyone,

I thought I would share with everyone my treatment with emetophobia. I started with a new therapist last week, but I've had some therapy regarding my phobia for a while (it didn't...

I ended up seeing my new therapist quick because there was a cancellation and I started work with her last week. It's so strange that you had a similar experience to me, it's hard to find people who...

That's what I thought (working on the phobia without having to v*). I read on tons of sites that the goal for emetophobes shouldn't be to make this v*, as it can re-traumatize them. My counselor said...

Hi, thanks for your reply. I live in Surrey, BC, close to Vancouver. I actually just started seeing a therapist who has training in working with trauma and emetophobia. I think I'll probably stop...

I'm interested in hearing about your therapy! I just started therapy myself and am planning on starting a thread here about my recovery. I'm sorry you are going through this. I know how terrifying it...

What I'm curious to know is...if the stomach flu isn't airborne, how do people get it? I always thought it was airborne...

Hi everyone,

So I'm having a counselling dilemma right now. I have severe emetophobia and have had it for the past 12 years. I severely restrict my food, abuse substances, don't go out, don't eat...

Hey! I understand where you're coming from...I hate seeing those status updates too, they give me major anxiety. Even though we know our thoughts are irrational, they feel so real and they're hard to...

I just found this page last night. Thank you so much for sharing your journey. It gives me hope, and it gives everyone else hope too, that we can overcome this. I'm on a waitlist for seeing a...