Vomiting after trigger

[Lulu95]

Today I was at work and there was a man who looked exactly like my abusive ex who used to stalk me. I am always terrified that he will find me and attack me again.... anyways, this man at work looked very similar to him. I saw him one time and I ran straight to my office and had a panic attack, my chest felt like it was going to explode. I was freaking out. I locked the door and pulled up 911 so that I could call if I needed to. Then, nothing happened. So a few hours later I got the courage to go to the bathroom because I really needed to go. When I walked out, that man was sitting in the lounge and I saw him closer. It was not my ex but just a really similar looking guy. But it seemed like my body was holding in the stress because immediately after I realized it was not him I ran into the bathroom and started vomiting. Even after I knew I was safe my body started vomiting, I felt unsafe and was quivering. I was so freaked out. Does anyone else vomit when triggered? I feel so alone in this, hearing anyone else’s experiences would really help ? Thanks for taking the time to read this.

 

[Friday]

For sure.

Voiding is part of the fight/flight response.

At low levels that’s why people need to pee more often when they’re nervous (Normal wake up pee, then again before leaving the house for the job interview, then at the interview location, then after the interview, then again once getting home... all in the same 90 minutes! :woot::banghead: ), at higher levels why runners who are really pushing themselves puke as soon as the stop running & all the adrenaline surging in their veins is no longer being burned off, so whoomph! there it is; and at the highest levels why people literally shit themselves (or piss their pants, or puke, or all 3).

So, yep! Totally normal physiological response to anxiety/adrenaline. Whether it’s a muscian stage fright puking before a show, a runner throwing up at the end -or middle, or beginning- of their run, or running face first into a trigger.

 

[Ronin]

And if it helps you to see more people who have alike experiences...

Yup! *raises hand* Super commonly. You're very normal and not alone. :)

 

[Lulu95]

Thank you all for responding. I feel validated!!!

 

[osiris]

Just adding my voice to say you’re not alone.
It’s good that you feel validated. These shared (horrible) experiences do help I think.

 

[DharmaGirl]

Oh yes, I used to puke all the time!

 

[Lulu95]

It is so good to know I am not alone. Thank you kind people.

 

[PTSDisaster]

I'm also a professional puker when it comes to anxiety! I always carry tissues and a bag just in case I need to vomit when I get anxious.

 

[MainerMikeBrown]

Vomiting is such an unpleasant experience, as everyone knows.

Lulu95, I'm sorry you had this experience. But I'm glad you were safe. I'm glad that it wasn't actually your abusive ex-husband.