Public Speaking II: The Returning Nightmare

In January I wrote about how I was expected to give a ten-minute presentation as part of my course. In the article I also revealed the outcome of that day, much of which was spent in a store cupboard having ran away.

As if a sequel to that soul-destroying event, lo and behold this term I face yet another upcoming presentation day that can only be called "The Returning Nightmare".

Chester's Burial and I'm Starting the Emetophobia Recovery System!

This afternoon Chester's burial took place in a pet cemetery, thirty-minutes from home.

Seeing Chester one last time gave me so much closure but also shattered any denial that I'd created surrounding his death, shunting me into the realization that he is never, ever coming back. Chester looked so peaceful and relaxed and I miss him so very much!

Constant Nausea, Fullness and Why I'm Booking a Doctor's Appointment

Two weeks ago I woke up in the morning feeling nauseated following an end-of-term party.

Not thinking too much about it - considering the fact I'd drunk a small amount of alcohol during the party the previous evening - You can imagine my despair as I type this a fortnight later, still suffering the nausea and a constant feeling of being full.

Some Sad News

On Monday 1st April at 6:30pm my dog Chester of fourteen years was put to sleep.

Despite being a ripe old age, Chester's sudden deterioration (he fell ill the previous Wednesday and didn't wake up from his life-saving operation on Monday) followed by his death, has shuddered me into a state of grief.

Surviving Night: Anxiety and Emetophobia

Surviving Emetophobia can often be particularly difficult at night, anxiety feeling more intense than that felt during the light hours - and it's no wonder...

With darkness falling and distractions of day no more, our anxiety has the prime opportunity to show its ugly face and make sleeping extremely difficult!

Emetophobia and Indigestion: 23/01/13

Last Wednesday I suffered a severe bout of indigestion.

Admittedly the suffering was somewhat self inflicted, I guess I'd eaten too much that day and so as the night drew in I started to feel bloated and generally full.

Spring 2013: The Hint of Spring?

This morning I woke up to sunshine and blue sky piercing warmly through my window.

The first warm day of each year gives me hope that Spring is coming making the dark, uncertain days of Winter a thing of the past for many months to come.

Kalms Tablets for a Calm Life?

Last week I pondered whether Bach's Rescue Remedy Spray could relieve the anxieties suffered by an Emetophobe.

In this article I've decided to talk about another product, Kalms Tablets, and reveal the experiences I've had taking them.

Emetophobia and the Theater: 16/01/13

This evening the students on my course were given tickets to one of London's West End live theater productions.

To get there I'd be looking at a one-hour London Underground Train journey, followed by a three-hour play and then a further hour journey home.

Norovirus 2012: Cases Starting to Drop

Cases of Norovirus in England and Wales have started to drop.

As British newspaper The Guardian reports, the number of confirmed cases of the virus saw a 32% decrease in the first week of January.

My Yawning Crisis

Sitting in a hairdresser two years ago I was criticized for constantly having my mouth slightly open.

Perceived as rude by some, particularly my hairdresser at the time, having my mouth open isn't just a bad habit that needs shaking.

Bach Rescue Remedy (Spray) for Emetophobia?

It's favored by Celebrities across the Land for getting them through life's stressful moments.

But can Bach's Rescue Remedy (Spray) really help to relieve the anxieties and pressures an Emetophobe must face?

A Public Speaking Nightmare: The Eighth of January

The eighth of January 2013 is a date I've feared for six months straight.

For as long, I've known on that day I'd be expected to stand up in front of my class and give a ten-minute presentation.

For as long, I've been filled with terror.

To Stock, or Not To Stock?

With the dreaded N recently back in the news I can't help but think about over-the-counter drugs and how they will be a life line should anything 'bad' happen.

So much so a small part of me is inclined to stock up just so that I have tablets here at home in case of any eventuality.

Happy 2013!

Just a quick message to wish all Surviving Emetophobia readers a Happy and Healthy 2013!

However you're celebrating at midnight I hope you have a great time!

I look forward to spending the Year with You!

Steve. B. Somers.

An Emetophobe goes to the pub...

...and eats there too!

A few months ago - before headlines about the Winter vomiting bug started surfacing - I wouldn't have thought twice about going to the pub with friends.

Hour of Ease: Anxiety Keeping You Up Late? Turning Back the Body Clock

Emetophobia and staying up late seem to go hand in hand.

After all if you have a severe fear of waking up Sick during the night it becomes obvious that the only solution is to stay up for as long as possible in the hope of avoiding it.

An Emetophobe's Christmas Food Diary

So Christmas 2012 has been and gone and was actually quite relaxing.

I was spending the day with family, here at home and in terms of eating this setup was great as I knew where food had been bought (from the local supermarket) and could see how it was being prepared.

The Christmas Cope: Surviving Christmas

It's supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year.

Yet with bugs rife and anxiety levels high, the added pressures an Emetophobe must experience at Christmas can make the Holidays anything but the season to be jolly.

Norovirus 2012: Permenet State of Dread

Everyday this week I've sat down to my morning paper to find another story about the horror that is Noro.

It feels as if the authors of these articles are competing to see who is able to worsen my already permanent state of dread.