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Del97

Updated 1y ago

Tips for Coping with Emetophobia and Nausea

What can I do to better self soothe or cope when nauseas? I have been severely afraid of vomiting ever since I gained consciousness at like 5ish. I have also always been a generally anxious kid (hence the asd), but I grew out of a lot of my phobias with time and proper exposure. I get sick fairly frequently whether from food or virus, 2-5 periods of throwing up per year, none if I’m lucky and skip a year of stomach bug. But I can’t handle the anxiety when I’m worried I’m about to throw up. The adrenaline makes it all so much worse. I rock back and forth and stim and yawn repetitively to help, and I take stomach meds when needed/helpful. Does anyone else have experience with emetophobia (and maybe also asd or even anxiety) or have tips for how to self soothe when nauseas/worried ab throwing up?

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Some ways to cope with emetophobia and nausea include taking anxiety medications, rationalizing the situation by considering factors like recent exposure to sick people or unusual food intake, distrac...See More

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WickedJ

1y

I can relate some. I get sick and nauseas when upset or overwhelmed or if I don't eat and sleep well enough. To me, nausea is just the worst!! I'll do about anything to avoid feeling that way. Have you tried CBD? It works really well for a lot of people dealing with this. It can help with the physical and mental side of it. I hope you find something that works for you!

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