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  1. #1
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    Default Has anyone seriously considered making themselves vomit to try and kick the fear?

    I'm considering just drinking water or liquids or eating small amounts of a safe food and making myself vomit. Or trying.

    I tried last year with water and a bit came up and I must admit, I was quite proud at how I handled the gagging.

    I do know it could damage me, I just feel as if it's a slight last resort for me.

    So - has anyone else considered or tried it?

    Lacey

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    Default Re: Has anyone seriously considered making themselves vomit to try and kick the fear?

    It has been done. Some have been cured by that method; some have not. Please read the cure stories on my web site http://emetophobia.byethost15.com

    Please also click on the words "inducing vomiting" in the box "Tags for this thread" at the bottom of this message to find past discussions of this method. Doug
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  3. #3
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    Default Re: Has anyone seriously considered making themselves vomit to try and kick the fear?

    As an emet, I'd rather die than ever think of doing that.

    But then again, I congratulate you. You are brave.
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    Default Re: Has anyone seriously considered making themselves vomit to try and kick the fear?

    I have. Since it's been so long (21 years or so), I know I've really forgotten what the part I fear the most feels like.
    Thing is, I know the fear has a lot to do with the loss of control. And a lot of people, when they feel nauseated, will just gag themselves, v*, and get it over with. I'm worried that I will end up in THAT group - only coupled with the Emet, I would end up doing it EVERY time I had an attack to avoid the chance of doing it against my will, and therefore too often. . . if that makes any sense at all. LOL
    -Jenni

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    Default Re: Has anyone seriously considered making themselves vomit to try and kick the fear?

    I've thought of doing that once or twice or a lot of the time. I'm not sure if I ever would though. Too much of a scare factor for me. But I am impressed by your bravery.

 

 

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