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Suicidal over phobia

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Caterlight · 20/08/2025 15:08

I have emetophobia. Those who don’t know it’s a phobia or vomit. Whether it be myself or someone else. How can I be so petrified of something that is so natural. It can happen at anytime and it frightens me. I would rather die than be sick or see anyone be sick in front of me. Give me a heights or spider phobia any day. And before anyone asks I have had therapy and am on sertraline to help. Nothing helps I’m screwed

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2dogsandabudgie · 20/08/2025 15:13

Caterlight · 20/08/2025 15:11

@YelloDaisy I don’t know. I remember a family remember vomiting all over my brand new bike on Boxing Day as a child. Think I was 4/5

I would imagine that's where this phobia has come from.

Caterlight · 20/08/2025 15:12

@BlueMum16 I think it’s because my children are back at school soon and that’s set me off. Husband is out drinking Saturday night on a stag do and I’m already shaking

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Caterlight · 20/08/2025 15:11

@YelloDaisy I don’t know. I remember a family remember vomiting all over my brand new bike on Boxing Day as a child. Think I was 4/5

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BlueMum16 · 20/08/2025 15:10

Are you really having suicidal thoughts over this?

Can you keep yourself safe? If not please call 999 and get yourself some immediate support.

I'm sorry this is happening to you and hope you are ok.

YelloDaisy · 20/08/2025 15:10

Is there anything traumatic in your past that you haven’t faced or opened up about?