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Question: How to handle severe emetophobia?
(Posted by: Lucy on 2010-07-15 07:37:04)
Hi. I've been suffering from very severe emetophobia for about 2 years. I frequently have panic attacks and find it difficult to enjoy anything as it is a constant worry, although I can sometimes keep it to a manageable level using relaxation techniques. I have been attending therapy for a year and a half and have been prescribed numerous anti- anxiety drugs which have had no effect. This has caused me to suffer from depression and a few months ago I tried to take me own life resulting in a short stay in a mental health unit. I am now generally free of depression, though it is very hard to enjoy or even just carry out every day tasks with this anxiety. I am 17. I was wondering if anybody else has overcome this horrible phobia and what did you find helped? Ironically, I am very healthy and have not thrown up in six years. Please help. It is getting out of control. |
