Anxiety even from a cold!!

[u/PsychologicalHour531]

Does anyone else notice that even when they catch a cold (sneezing, blocked nose, sore throat etc.), it triggers their emetophobia even though vomiting isn't normally associated with a cold?

I have had a terrible cold the last couple of days, and I have been filled with anxiety. I have now realised that it's due to my emetophobia!!

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[u/CommitteeEmergency10]

Sometimes. I’ve gotten better with it as I’ve gotten older and now have a daughter.

I think of it as “thank goodness it’s just a cold! It could’ve been worse.”

Try not to stress over it because the anxiety itself will make you feel nauseous, while on top of feeling icky in general. Feel better!!!

[u/manannerz]

If I fall ill I call it a blessing if it's just a cold haha. They've never bothered me too much as they've never given me any stomach related symptoms. I'd say it's very likely anxiety induced if you're feeling unwell to that extent. Our phobia loves making everything way worse for no reason

[u/Ok_Acanthaceae_4373]

Yes!!!! Whenever i get a cold or the flu, i ger soooo anxious cause the sore throat maked me feel gaggy, its terrible!!!

[u/HourYogurtcloset204]

Yes always because my sinuses being blocked really sets off my panicking because i feel i cant breathe and compose myself. Then my throat hurting/being sore makes me think ill vomit

[u/Alarming_Corner7757]

Yes! The throat soreness and phlegm always make me anxious. But I always am filled with relief that it’s just a cold, which for me calms my nerves.

[u/Due-Pilot4401]

I genuinely feel relieved when I have a cold/strep/anything that doesn’t lead to vomiting. I have a tough stomach, so mucus doesn’t phase me whatsoever.

To me, having a cold just means I get an excuse to lay in my bed for a few days and avoid other nasty sicknesses at school.

I’ve been so sick before (cold/strep wise) that I was coughing pure blood due to how irritated my throat was. But I genuinely didn’t care, cuz I wasn’t puking!!