I don't have any prescription meds, but I think Unisom (doxylamine succinate) works best for n*, followed by Dramamine or Benadryl. It depends on how bad I feel. I also take ginger caps with whatever...

I found this site in 2002 when I was trying to get some info on anxiety. I never realized I had a "phobia", just that I was always anxious....and I sort of suspected I had social anxiety disorder....

Yes, definitely! Becoming a "expert" has just made me see a sv* in every single situation imaginable lol

Oh no...that's so sad. I hope she will be ok...phobias do such nasty things to people! That made me so thankful that my emet does not affect me to that degree.

It sounds like the worst is over :) Hope she's feeling better soon. I agree with everything susieq said. Hand washing is your biggest defense! I don't think Lysol kills it....but bleach is good.

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I love it!

I've been dying to know that difference between benzethonium chloride and benzalkonium chloride for ages! I see benzalkonium chloride in everything these days. I mostly just wash my hands, but like...

Hi little1 :) Isn't it just amazing how many emets are out there?!?! I also that I was the only one in the world until I found this site....such a relief to find out that I wasn't crazy (or maybe...

Your mom is right....and they are definitely going to be extra careful where babies are concerned. I think once you get there you will be so busy having that baby that you won't even think about the...

I very much have phases...sometimes I'm almost completely fine (like, I get periods of "emet remission" - most recently for almost 3 years), then other times it's just out of control. But that must...

It's wonderful that she is starting CBT and you are so understanding of her needs! My phobia started around that age, and my parents always took the "sickness happens, so learn how to deal with it"...

That's so great! :) It always encouraging to hear success stories.

I've never heard this. It doesn't sound like it would kill the virus, but I think it's possible that it dislodge it from your hands so it can be washed off.

I don't drink much alcohol...when I do, I only have 1 or 2. Not really because of my emet, just because I've never been much of a drinker.

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Have you ever been to Disney World/Land? :)

How miserable! But you did so well...that's a lot to go through. I hope everyone is feeling better now and continues to stay well. Make sure you catch up on your rest and take care of yourself in the...

When I was younger, I got this all the time when I was nervous. Usually while trying to eat breakfast before going to school in the morning lol Really cold drinks helped a little...not sure what else...

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Do you have a pet?

needles

yes


Do you like to play board games?

diet pepsi

nope


Can you whistle?