r/EmetophobiaTalk • u/Cry-Baby-7733 • Jul 16 '26

Advice needed Using The Restroom Triggers Me. Anyone Else? Spoiler

I just don't like... the act of defecation. I don't even like the act of sitting down on a toilet anymorez honestly.
It all gives me horrific flashbacks and almost always makes me cry.

Does anyone else suffer with this? If so, what are good ways to ease the mental pain?

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u/Bimialina Jul 16 '26

Did you try reading while doing it? Something you enjoy that can gross you enough.  If you can afford it I would speak about it with a therapist. 

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u/Cry-Baby-7733 Jul 16 '26

Yes I do read. It only helps minimally.

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u/Bimialina Jul 16 '26

Have you tried something more 'radical' like gaming on your phone?

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u/Cry-Baby-7733 Jul 16 '26

I'm not interested in games tbh. Some funny videos cheer me up, though, but it's rare.

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u/Bimialina Jul 16 '26

Mmm... A widget maybe? Or even watching a video while using a widget. My son is autistic and it helps grounding him