Quote Originally Posted by claire43 View Post
I too sometimes wake up in the early hours with a jolt convinced Im going to v*. This is usually followed by me having a full blown panic attack and pacing round my bedroom trying to talk some sense into myself! Once in a while the feeling has been so intense that I actually jump out of bed thinking Im going to v* there and then. Usually if I can get through the next hour or so without v* I can reassure myself that "it" probably wont happen. It really drains me and usually there is no pattern or no particular food or event that lead up to it - its just completely random. Thankfully Ive been having a pretty good few months lately but after getting some very sad news last week Ive definitely been feeling off stomach wise and am afraid the stress of the situation will trigger another full blown emet event!! Its good you are going to see your dr, personally Ive never plucked up the courage to fully explain my fears, I just tend to gloss over the severity of it by saying that I hate v* and will do anything to avoid it.

The way you describe sort of experiencing a jolt and having to get out of bed to talk/walk yourself out if it sounds very much like me. I find it hard to sit still and stay in bed, I have to go get a glass of water or just pace around the house until the feeling wears off. I agree also with you that it is draining, very draining.

I have said this to other members on this forum but seriously, dont be afraid to go to your doctor about it. Theres no magic wand or something that tells you if you go you'll be cured, because unfortunately it doesn't work like that, we need to put the work in too. I'm trying to be positive that i'll eventually get over this by seeking help but I know i'll have to work hard too. Think about it, really.