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Need a handhold - alone abroad and sick

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HelloSunshin65 · 09/10/2026 23:25

I am abroad for work. I just woke up with what seems like D&V, vomiting yet to start but the nausea is awful. I feel so weak and dizzy and sweaty.

I am emetophobic, and all alone in an airbnb, meant to fly in a few hours.

I am worried I will pass out. This is one of my worst nightmares. Husband is asleep, I feel so alone.

Will I throw up? Will I be stuck here unable to fly? Will I end up in the streets tomorrow with food poisoning as I need to hand back the keys for the airbnb? So many questions.

OP posts:
SatsumaCandlesCloves · 10/10/2026 07:32

Great op let us know when your home !

Smoothwater · 10/10/2026 08:03

Glad you were starting to feel better, could move your flight and were able to calm down a bit when you got home. I’m glad some strangers on the internet helped. Hope you feel better this morning and get home safely.

Acrashingpaw6321 · 10/10/2026 09:58

HelloSunshin65 · 10/10/2026 01:17

I have just managed to change flights for an afternoon one so I can still get home today but don't need to start trekking in a few hours. Moving around still makes me very nauseous right now, but I have managed a couple of sips of water with no ill effect so far.

It also means I can pop to a pharmacy before heading to the airport so I am quite reassured by this new plan. Hopefully just a small setback. Thanks for the advice and company in my hour of need!

Well done Op! You are a trooper! Hope your flight goes smoothly.

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