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Worrying about throwing up
Kate_20
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I really worry about throwing up on important materials. It prevents me from reading certain books which I know that I will never be able to have a different copy of. I know that I probably wouldn't throw up but I get anxious when I drink anything because I would probably choke on it if I get anxious and it is likely to throw up that way.
Tengo el alma en cuarentena y roto el cuerpo
Qué dolor, qué pena y qué tormento
El Kanka - Lo mal que estoy y lo poco que me quejo
Qué dolor, qué pena y qué tormento
El Kanka - Lo mal que estoy y lo poco que me quejo
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I'm so sorry to hear that! It must be so difficult to be dealing with worrying about throwing up. Do you mind telling me more? When did you first start to have this feeling?
Qué dolor, qué pena y qué tormento
El Kanka - Lo mal que estoy y lo poco que me quejo
@Sona Thanks for your recommendation. I tried peppermint tea before but it only made me miserable.
Qué dolor, qué pena y qué tormento
El Kanka - Lo mal que estoy y lo poco que me quejo
You're absolutely not a disgusting person at all, it is actually quite common for people to have anxiety surrounding being sick so is definitely not something you are alone in experiencing. That being said I can understand how this can be quite distressing.
I wonder if you have spoken to your GP about this? I'm sure they would have some really good advice or remedies for nausea and even some relaxation techniques for anxiety too.
In the mean time, I would really recommend trying out some relaxation/ breathing techniques when you notice this sense of anxiety coming on. Have you heard of box breathing? It's effectively breathing in for 4 seconds, holding it for 4, breathing out for another 4 seconds and holding it for 4 again.
Google can probably explain it a lot better if you try looking it up (obviously avoid this if you find it makes you feel more sick, and maybe try something more mindful/ relaxing instead like a bit of yoga maybe)!!
Hope this helps and that you're doing alright
some others have already given some great advice about this issue. Being anxious about vomiting is something a lot of people experience so you are definitely not alone. In addition to the suggestions above about relaxation techniques and visiting the GP. I have the idea for you to put the important materials inside a clear zip lock bag whilst reading them, this may reduce your anxiety about reading these documents. I definitely understand this might not stop you from being sick though.
Hope this helps