Hi

[Gollom]

Hi

Thought I would introduce myself to see if anyone can help me and hopefully I can help someone else.

I have suffered from a fear of being sick since I was 8, that is now 20 years. When I was young I did not want to go to school in case I was sick. I hated assemblies cause I felt claustrophobic. I also hated school in case I was ill when away. But luckily I was not bad with panic attacks. I managed to cope through school only worring when I knew a bug was going round.

It got worse when I was 17, my mum and dad split up - don't know if that is relevant - I stopped going to school as much as I could but managed to pass some A levels. Then was the bad time of my life for 2 years I was house bound was anxious all the time has at least 3 panic attacks a day then I was put on seroxat and I have managed to live a relatively normal life. I often have bad phases but would like to get better and get off the pills.

I will not eat out incase I am ill, I do not drink alcohol, I have not been on a plane for 4 years as I had a panic attack on one but would really like to travel. Have tried hypnotherapy, counselling and a shrink on the NHS. Have not tried CBT but looks like it could be worth a go. Am having a bad time at the moment so need to do something!!!

Hope this was not too long but 20 years worth of fear does take a long time.

Keep your chin up!!!;)

[hayles]

I can so relate to this.
I have had it since i was about 5 and havent been sick since i was 8! I am 25 now. At school i was the same, Didnt like assemblies as would panic, used to sit in the sick bay at lunch and get the nurse to call my Mum. But like you I managed.

This year has got real bad for me, after getting a bug (i wasnt sick, god knows how i wasnt) but since then i have had massive panic attacks and health anxiety.

I AM on the mend. I have had hypnotherapy and just recently i have finished councelling. I still get nervous when eating out and i run a mile if i hear of any germies going about.

But life is easier and I can socialise and can you believe it i do drink!

Things do get easier, but i think i will always suffer with this stupid fear!

Welcome to the site x

Hay x

[Kerry]

hello. certain things on your post could have been written by me-i don't have any advice (not doing well myself) other than this site is supportive and welcome-hope you feel less alone.

[chucklehound]

Welcome to the forum

Take care

Chuckle

xxxx

[trac67]

Hi,

Welcome to the forum, you will get a lot of good advice here and make some new friends.

Take care

Trac xx

'Live your life with arms wide open, today is where your book begins, the rest is still unwritten'

[Paddington]

Hello Gollom,so glad you found the forum,there are so many peope on here with thesame thing,you will get loads of support,i believe there is a topic post stricty aout this condition,emetaphobiai think it is called,check itout mate!Love mary-rose.xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

we are all in the same boat and can guide each other ashore

[polly daydream]

Hi and welcome to the forum, hope you find it as comforting as I do.

Best wishes,

Polly

[Daisybun]

Hi and welcome. there's lots of help and support here. You are not alone.

Take care
Daisybun

'This too will pass'

[manmoor]

Hi Gollom;

A big warm welcome to you.

Take Care

Mandy

xx

[giddy]

Welcome to the site
Love Helen

[ceecee]

HI WELCOME TO THE FORUM.I,M SURE YOU WILL FIND MANY PEOPLE WHO YOU CAN RELATE TO.TAKE CARE RACHELX X X

[Munchkin]

hi there and welcome!

"A Journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step"

[chedda]

Hia and welcome im sure you will find lots of good advice and help on here :D
take care cheryl xx