Hi - I've been emetophobic since I was around 9 years old (I am 22 now) and things slowly got worse from there anxiety-wise. It has now evolved into full-blown agoraphobia because I'm so afraid that I'll have a panic attack and throw up in public (has happened in the past and I am physically sick with anxiety), I very rarely leave the house and if I do, my mum has to be with me. As you can imagine, my social life is non existent, I'm unable to get a job. It is wrecking my life and it only seems to be getting worse. I've had countless counsellors, CBT therapists, other talking therapies, hypnotherapy, I am currently on Mirtazapine and Propanalol for my anxiety, but none of it gets to the root of things which is my overwhelming fear of being sick in public.
I was wondering if anyone here is emetophobic and has had success with the anti-sickness drug Cyclizine. Or maybe a similar drug that has the same effect. I feel like if I can guarantee that I won't throw up, I might be able to work on going out into public more. Please let me know if this drug has been effective in treating your nausea/vomiting?