I’ve always had anxiety and ocd about throwing up but then it went into just horrible panic attacks where I needed someone close to calm me down like my mom or gf. It subsided and I was doing great for years. But it’s come back and now, I live in NYC, for the last 2 years I can’t take the subway anymore m, I can’t get on elevators or planes. It’s controlled my life. If im on there alone I get panic attacks. It happens automatically. I’m scared that the subway is going to get stuck and I can’t get off same with the elevator and plane. I’m scared of having panic attacks now and I just have a huge general sense of anxiety everywhere. I just feel off constantly now. I really want to get my life back and not care about these things. Anyone else dealing w the same?

I also have a fear of people or myself throwing up. Anytime I see someone by a trash can or going to a restroom or even coughing too loud I get panic attacks

Me ??‍♀️ Been struggling with it for 2 years

I want my life back too

I can’t believe you guys have that anxiety too!! I have been so petrified of me or someone else throwing up throughout my whole life! So many of my obsessions revolve on it, it’s awful! Outright panic! I’ve never heard anyone else talk of it. I snuck out of my house one night in the middle of the night because someone was sick. I said nothing and drove 30 minutes away...ridiculous but true! I would love to have that anxiety go away, it affects everything!

I totally understand you! One time I saw my brother throwing up and I couldnt talk to him or hardly look at him for 5 weeks. You’re not alone!

I have the same fears. It’s very difficult to deal with sometimes...but my compulsion (Washing my hands) helps bc I know I’m doing what I can to help protect myself. I also clean very often. Sometimes you have to try to reassure yourself as well as much as we all hate thinking about it...like did you put your hands in your mouth without washing? Or were you sharing food or drinks with someone who is sick? If not , then your thoughts *should* get better. I’ve had panic attacks with it and get anxiety all the time even when I hear of someone that has been sick. I work in long term care so it’s difficult in that environment. But you have to tell yourself there’s more to life than living scared and in fear. It’s very hard, but surround yourself with supportive friends and family.