I feel sick... All the time

[xx_hopeless_xx]

I am 13 years old, and am terrified of v****ing. It started about 18 months ago, when I v****** the day before my grandparents golden wedding anniversary. It was really terrible, and lasted for about 2 days. For a whole year after that, i felt sick every time I was doing something exciting. Exactlya year after that, I v****** again, while I was on holiday in Spain. That was even worse than the first time, it lasted for 3 days and i got blood shot eyes and a rash all over my face. Now, over 6 months later,I still feel sick every single day. Espescially when something out of the ordinary happens. For example, I went to get my ears pierced for the second time a couple of weeks ago, and although I knew it would be fine and wouldn't hurt, the whole way there I kept saying that I was going to v****, and I felt like I was going to pass out. After it happened, I felt better, but still rather ill. Also, I went to a friend's house a few weeks before that, and felt awful, and had a panic attack. I definately think my problem is only phsycological, because every time I have felt ill so far since Spain, I have never actually v******. I am losing loads of sleep over this, because i tend to wake up in the night alot now, and panic and can't get back to sleep. It also stops me from going out and having fun whenever I want, becauseI am in constant fear. I feel sick now, even as I'm writing this. I have been to see the doctor and have told him anything, but as my problem is phsycological, there is nothing he can do. I was wondering if anybody had any tips or anything, maybe to help me out.... I hate having emetophobia.


thanks everyone


xXx

[trickyvicky]

Hey it sounds like to me its the aniexty that is giving u the feeling of sick everyday...its such a hard one to overcome as ,how many times we tell ourselves we will be fine,our brains do its own thinking...this is the sub consious mind....maybe try some relaxation tapes,so u try and unwind and forget the horrible thoughts that pass through your mind everyday,every hour,every min....For me the only thing that helped was taking medication which i fought and refused for 3yrs but in the end found a tablet that didn't have the side affect or N* or V* as alot of them do.....its called Zispin and is only avaliable in the UK,Now these tablets are the last resort....maybe c if your doc will refer u to a counsellor or CBT Therapist first,they help with teaching your mind to think more positive and change your thought pattern.its very hard but if u stick at it,the outcome and results can be great....if u do in the long run think about tablets,talk to your parents about it first,get as much feedback from as many people as possible...its not something that u want to go into lightly....I hope i have helped in some way..Keep positive,i know its hard but we are all here for u!!!!!


take care vicky x

[xx_hopeless_xx]

thanks vicky! that was really helpful, i can really tell you understand, and i will definately try some of the options. [img]smileys/smilies_04.gif[/img]


x georgie x

[ontariogirl]

you remind me so much of myself at your age. Deep down I feel your pain. Ask your doctor to send you to some one whom specializes in this field. There are people out there who can help you.
Good luck.

[jennyki2]

I would definitely recommend asking your doctor to recommend you to a
specialist, and if he tells u to f*o go to another doctor, or if it
comes to it go to A&E... seems a bit extreme but it will get
something done!



Take care and good luck with everything! Remember we all know exactly how you feel!



xxx

[littlebebe]

You sound so much like me, I refused for a year to admit that the
sickness was caused by anxiety (im not saying yours is) i was convinced
it was a physical problem, I was prescibed Paroxetine (Paxil) two weeks
ago, I had a few side effects but they seem to be going now, im hoping
that it will help things.



I really dont know what to recommend but just remember we are all here if you need us!


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[sage]

Hi Georgie,


"Psychological" does not mean that your condition isn't serious, or that it does not have treatment and cure available. It does. Go to the Treatments thread and at the top is a sticky post about INFO TO GIVE YOUR DR. OR FAMILY. Print this out and read it, then give it to your parents to read. Hopefully they will agree to give it to your doctor and after he reads it he can refer you to a good psychotherapist where you can get treatment, and live a normal anxiety-free life.


This problem does not tend to get better, except temporarily, without treatment.


All the best!

[xx_hopeless_xx]

hey


thanks everyone, i went to my doctor and he said he will try and get a psychotherapist, or someone for me to talk to, but in the mean time, he has given me some sleep tablets, that act as a sedative, because i have recently lost a lot of sleep... i'll try one tonight and just hope that it helps.
littlebebe, what sort of side effects did you get when you took Paroxetine? i kind of worry about side effects when i take tablets..


thanks again,


georgie x

[ontariogirl]

Good Luck

[sunshine16]

Hello; I know I am a little late on this topic as I tend to be, but all the same, I shall put my two cents in..

I am 14 years old, and can strongly relate to you. After I lost my Dad
at age 12, my anxiety increased to always feeling nausea due to
stress/anxiety/depression I was going though at the time. I have been
an emet since birth, but for about the past 2 years, my phobia has
increased greatly. I went through various medical tests, and was
finally put on Prozac, 30mg, and see a pyschiatrist every week. I know
how you feel, this is truly aweful, especially at this age, as the
phobia seems to restrict many things peers are doing; which can worsen
certain situations. If you ever need to talk, please feel free to add
me to MSN, if you have it, at [email protected] OR send me
a PM via this site anytime.

I hope this foum helps you conqour but also realize you are not alone.

See you around the boards,

Laura</font>

[jenneth]

OMG. im not the only one. i discovered this site today and you cannot
imagine how weird it is, i could be reading about me. i am so supprised
to find others like me, i thought i was just an obsessive freak -
sitting up all night practically convincing myself im ill, making
stupid rules to stop myself being paranoid, but im not the only one.
this site is like a gift and you cannot imagine how releived i am to
finally see a ray of light in the darkness of this 'emetophobia' (which
i didn't even know exsisted) thank you, jen

[gubba]

Jen...


Welcome and let me tell you that I felt exactly the same way as you when I found this place. I was so happy to know there were others who understood what I was going through and like you, I felt like I was reading my own life from others. What a great gift this site is to all of us. You will find friends indeed.


I too feel sick every single day at some point and I always thought I was crazy or really coming down with something. I took my temperature constantly and when I saw I had none, I moved on. Still feeling sick daily, I finally started telling people and Dr.'s gave me things to relax, but that was all temporary and you can't really manage in this world like a zombi!!!


I figured out, I had to do this on my own and I do. I do not have panic attacks but I do freak out about me or anyone V*ing. I deal with it with a child and I manage that too, but it is difficult but O.K.


I'm glad you found us and I hope you get the help you need.

[sunshine16]

Welcome, Jen! I know the thrilling feeling you experienced when you stumbled across this site. A hope, a dream: reborn.</font>


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