I so totally agree with Sage! I v* a lot through my life,and it's no cure for me! I have some "breakthrough" when my cat or dog v* and I was alone in my house. I have to force myself to think postive and said to myself, "those things do not hurt me. I'm strong and I can do it." Those kind of positive thoughts really helped. I guess it's all in your head - how to think about those things. Sometimes I couldn't do it. Sometime I'm ok with it. Really depends on the day and your mood, but I do know one thing, makingmyself sick DOES NOT cure me!!!