I have emetophobia (fear of vomiting) and it is just getting worse and worse every day. I’m currently at home by myself and I feel like I’m going to throw up. there is no reason that I would be sick but I convince myself every time this happens (which is almost every day) that I’ve been near someone with a vomit bug and caught it. the thought of vomiting makes me instantly panic and cry and I don’t even know why, I’m not actually sure what part I’m scared of. I think the worst part is feeling nauseous and not knowing what’s going to happen. and I know that no one likes vomiting, any time i talk about my fear, people’s instant response is “well no one likes vomiting” but it’s just so terrifying to me.

I have ocd and my fear of vomiting is what it’s kind of about. I wash my hands at least 60 times a day, my hands bleed sometimes from how much I wash them. and I’ll tell myself that certain parts of my food or touching certain things are going to make me sick.

so I know this is most likely a stupid question, but is there any way to avoid vomiting when sick? or even ways to know when you’re actually going to vomit or if its just nausea? or other ways to avoid getting sick. but any advice on anything I’ve spoken about would be helpful.

thank you :)