Merry Christmas 2014

Merry Christmas to you. I know the holidays can be even more stressful for those who are suffering from Emetophobia. I pray this year that you find peace, relaxation and happiness. I truly believe if you are suffering from Emetophobia that you can and will find peace...

Eccentricities of Fear

Suffering from Emetophobia can cause certain changes in your daily routines and rituals. Some seem quite logical and others do not. Some of these things were done in private, out of view so to speak, from friends and family. Others may have been more obvious but was...

Book-Ending The Streak

From my favorite sitcom Seinfeld: ELAINE: What’s the matter with you? JERRY: Uh, I don’t feel so good. ELAINE: What’s wrong? JERRY: My stomach, I , I think it was that cookie. ELAINE: The black and white? JERRY: Yeah. ELAINE: Not getting along?...

Synonymistic Exaggeration

One of the most difficult and I think detrimental causes of over thinking the process of being sick and sparking Emetophobia are the dang synonyms. From daily conversations, to tv shows and movies, they are everywhere.  Part of emet therapy is to help minimize the...

Most Comfortable Thanksgiving Ever

I would have to say that Thanksgiving 2014 has been the best ever for me, amongst a small gathering of family, some recovering from a stomach bug. I felt at peace and comfortable doing things I have never done before. Mainly interacting closely with family and the...

Winter Vigilance 2014

The phobia is still at bay but I am staying vigilant again this winter as I do every winter. I felt a little frumpy today so I took something called Sambucus that contains Elderberry extract as a preventative measure as I feel like I am getting a cold. I heard great...