Emetophibia [PLEASE READ THIS - I know it's long, but it's important]

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This is some information I've taken from the emetophobia Live Journal community that I am a member of.

It's really important to me that you all read this, even if you don't know / care that much about me, this kind of thing needs a wider understanding, so do please read it. For me?

"We all know it’s not nice to vomit, but for people who suffer from

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[stefanowich]

I'm sorry my advice was useless =(

[100percent_exit]

No advice is useless, I'm thankful for it.

[miss_kate18]

I'm so sorry to hear that you're suffering from something like this, I know I don't know you very well, but I know how damaging a mental illness can be on your friendships, relationships etc.
I know this because I've also suffered from a mental illness for almost eight years- in my case it's obsessive-compulsive disorder. I have a series of routines that I can't break, and if I do I feel like things won't be right in the world until I fix them. I'm extremely paranoid and constantly convinced that friends are going to leave me (not to mention my boyfriend) and I get panic attacks in situations like amusement park rides and driving in cars over 80km/h because all I can imagine is the ways in which I might die. I'm also terrified of getting old and plan to end my own life before this can happen.

I know things aren't exactly the same with us, but if you ever want someone to talk to, someone separate from the rest of your life who may understand some of what you're going through, I'm here :)

[100percent_exit]

I also have OCD... since I was 10... at least, that was when it was diagnosed along with depression. I understand a few of the things you wrote there too, especially the paranoia of being abandoned. Oh yeah, and the "hope I die before I get old" notion, exactly the same here. Thanks so much for the support, I really appreciate it. And I'm hoping your routines don't take over too much of your life.

[miss_kate18]

I'm glad someone understands. :) I've had heaps of people, including my parents, not believe me and I didn't get up the confidence to go and see someone about it until a month ago, when of course I was diagnosed on the spot. As for taking over my life, sometimes it seems fine and sometimes I'm surprised I get out of bed in the mornings, like I almost quit my job when I spilled some coffees because in my view I'm not allowed to make mistakes. Do you ever get like that? The funny thing is that there's so many things I do that I never considered could be OCD-related until I really think about it. Like for example, I always thought I hated the rain because it's just normal, but when I think about it, it's really because I can't stand the feeling of being wet, and I can't leave the house if there's a chance it may happen

[100percent_exit]

Yeah, I'm so lucky to have Tim, and I can tell from talking to Mark that he adores you.
Tim understands so well, and is so supportive and sometimes I just start to cry with guilt wondering how he can stand to be around me when I am the way I am. I just wish I could be better company, a happy person to be around. I owe it to my friends.

[iskander9999]

Interesting. Thank you for sharing this, I actually know someone who acts a lot like that and I'm glad to know it's an actual recognized phobia rather than the person being silly about things. It also helps me deal with it better in the future, knowing that.

All the best to you...

[100percent_exit]

Thankyou.. I had hoped it'd bring a little (if any) amount of wider understanding. :)

hi

[fragmentdpsyche]

hi its beka morgans flatmate i added you(morgan showed me blame him) *waves*

Re: hi

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Hurray! I shall add you post haste! ^_^