#emetophobia advice

[saggyhorse]

If youre ever spiraling and asking the age old question "am I nauseous or am I hungry," picture your favorite fruit. Imagine it extra juicy and perfectly ripe. Does it sound appealing? Do you wanna eat that now? If yes, then youre not nauseous because if you were you wouldnt have an appetite for anything

Drink some water, wait 20 minutes, and the empty stomach nausea will go away and youll be able to eat. go chow down and take care of yourself

[zasnezhena9]

as you guys may or may not know, i'm emetophobic and well, i caught some bullshit stomach flu – first i got fever and then i got reaally sick amd i frew up this mornin💔💔 two times💔💔💔 with a terrible pregame every time. so here r my notes of things i want to remember for the next time (emetophobia tw ofc)

1. its disgusting yes

2. it kinda feels as if you got so hungry that ur body decided to do the reverse of eating

3. it doesnt get out of ur stomach very easily (for me), wich is probably the worst part

4. if i wasnt so affraid of it i would say its disgust-wise similar to tonsillitis (so manageable!)

5. you can feel like you're gonna throw up in the next minute for hours and then not throw up at all

6. things that helped me: krteček, gum, coke, warm shower, a walk outside, black tea and sleep

[emethelp]

Any advice for emetaphibia attacks in the middle of the night/very early morning? Twice when I was a kid, I got a violent stomach bug and I started getting sick around 2-3am. Now, my emet is the worst from 10pm-4am. I wake up in a startle most nights and feel "nauseated" (psychological) Once I know sunrise is close, I start to relax. Once the sun is up, I'm good. I'm losing SO much sleep over this and I'm so tired of this cylce I go through. I just need someone who understands emetaphibia.

It sounds like the reason you are feeling ill at night is because you associate the night with feeling ill, if that makes any sense.  I think the best thing for you to do would be to stay up, acknowledge and accept that you are feeling ill, and do something positive or productive with your time to make some new associations.  For example, choose a really good book that you’ll only read when you’re up late at night, turn on your light so it’s not dark, and read.  

When you know you’re not going to be able to sleep anyway, it’s always good to do something pleasant or productive in the mean time.

[recovering-dungeon-lord]

PSA for my fellow emetophobes!

If you’re going to watch the movie Stand By Me, make sure you watch it with someone else who is not emetophobic, ideally someone who has seen the movie before, but it’s not absolutely necessary. When the main character starts telling a story about a boy competing in an eating contest, have the other person pause and mute the movie, so that you can leave the room. Then have the other person watch the next five or so minutes with the sound off until they get past the end of the story, before they call you back in. (Make sure they are absolutely sure it is over bc it only gets worse as the story progresses!) This should hopefully save you from a lot of anxiety!!

Additionally, if you’re emetophobic also DO NOT watch Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life. As far as I know, there’s no neat avoidable scene like there is in Stand By Me, so just avoid it altogether unless you know someone who literally has the movie memorized and can pause it every time a certain character shows up. (For context, these scenes are so gross that they were what gave the creators problems getting the movie past censorship laws, even though the film literally has a song about jerking off in it, so if you have any doubts it’s best not to take the risk.)

Even if your not emetophobic, I’d really appreciate people reblogging this to spread it around bc I don’t think there’s a specific tag for “hey don’t consume this piece of media if you have x phobia.” (if there is someone please let me know so I can tag this.) Thanks a bunch!!

[emeto-things]

Tips for avoiding stomach virus

Hi guys, been MIA for a while on tumblr, but now I'm having anxiety about this time of year. Yes we are in the midst of stomach virus season (depending on your location mine is east coast USA). I saw a fb status from someone I was around 2 days ago complaining about having caught it, naturally I'm terrified but as he did not exhibit any symptoms until the day after I am slightly relieved. After some Internet digging & "research" I've come across multiple tips for boosting your bodies defense against stomach bugs & avoiding them altogether! Apparently stomach viruses thrive in acidic environments (as in your acidic intestines) in order to prevent this you need to get a more alkaline ph balance. Tips & tricks •100% grape juice (whelches recommended), three cups a day •100% grape juice with a spoon full of apple cider vinegar added 2-3 times daily •probiotics! I found a site that is useful but does use a lot of slang for getting ill, so if that is hard for you do not go to the link provided Stay stomach bug free lovelies!! 💕 http://www.yumyucky.com/2013/11/avoid-stomach-flu-vomit.html -S

[zasnezhena9]

foods and drinks that help me with nausea and panic attacks (as an emetophobic!)

chleba (czech bread) with vinegar!!!!!! (lifesaver)

chleba with salt

lettuce with a teeny bit of olive oil and... more vinegar

lemon water

ginger tea

coke (unhealthy but classified as a nausea treatment -> massive placebo effect)

only a grain of salt

affirmations for my fellow emetophobes - some thoughts that help me :> -emetophobia is an illness! and it's much worse than a stomach bug or food poisoning. vomiting is NOT your enemy, it is a way for your body to stay safe! emetophobia is your true enemy! we can and we will get better! remember that everything can be solved. much much love and prayers your way!!! ☆⌒(*＾-゜)v

[emet-recovery]

sunday july eighteenth- five am thoughts

i had a really good day yesterday at the beach. it was literally perfect with no thoughts, i was being careful with eating to make sure i didn’t have an episode but a fucking kiddie ice cream set me off & i had a panic attack where i had to get out of the car and get fresh air. i couldn’t finish my ice cream. i’m tired of living in fear & i’m tired of living in this fucking nightmare. how am i going to cope in florida.

[emet-recovery]

friday july sixteenth- vent

i am not suicidal and i’m not going to do anything but i deadass don’t think i can fucking cope with having this horrible phobia anymore. i have so many panic attacks a day i can barely take care of my boyfriend anymore when he’s sad. i cant help it but it’s ruining me and the things around me. right now i feel absolutely horrible. i have a cough & a stuffy nose so i can’t breathe & every time i take a deep breath through my mouth i cough, i just got my period so my cramps are literally fucking horrible, add on yet another anxiety attack that im gonna *v* and then add the trip anxiety. i am in a horrible state right now, i texted my therapist but no reply which makes sense because it’s after her hours. i’m not gonna do anything suicidal or anything but im tired of fucking living like this: i want to be there for my boyfriend & have fun in disney world. this is the dumbest shit in the world and im so sorry to anyone else who goes through it.