Emetophobia/praying for death

[AnonymousGirl99]

Hi everyone,

I’m emetophobic I am CONSTANTLY worrying whether or not I’m sick. I’m currently going off an antidepressant/sleep aid that I’ve been on for several years so I’ve had a lot of withdrawal effects.

So that said, today is particularly awful. I moved to a new place and last night was my first night. Hardly slept at all. Between the new noises and my cat going bonkers all night, I was awake. I woke up this morning to anxiety and n*. Ive been crying all day, sweating myself, tried to go to the store, came back and had to sedate myself again. Last night was the fourth night of a lower dosage as well.

It’s just that despite all the evidence mounting against being sick, I can’t help but think, “this is definitely the time it will happen.”

Does anyone have any advice?

 

[Chosen]

I feel your pain so much! I've struggled with that phobia for 17 years. I carry Tums with me everywhere.

Drinking tea helps me--chamomile, ginger, peppermint. Also, chewing on dried ginger. Then when it's real bad, I go to the bananas, rice, applesauce, toast diet. Makes me calm down a bit to know that those foods are easier on my stomach. Othertimes, I just pick milder foods.

Also, I understand....switching to a new place is HARD! it's totally normal to feel anxious and not get sleep. Do you have any relaxing rituals you do? Certain TV shows you watch, warm bath, snuggly blanket? I'd say find things that help you feel calmer.

I also distract myself with Netflix or talkign to friends or reading totally unrelated books. I pray a lot too when I'm really anxious. Hail Mary's are helpful for me.

 

[AnonymousGirl99]

:hug::confused:Thanks for responding so quickly and for your advice. I too have routines up the wazoo. It’s when they don’t work and I feel completely unlike myself