I am bipolar and have major anxiety issues. I have many phobias as well and one of them is emetophobia (the fear of vomiting). I feel crazy for even writing this because no one around me really understands why I feel the way I do about this subject. My husband tries but he usually ends up getting frustrated with me and I feel bad about that. Well here is my latest instance of panic. Yesterday I bought a krispey kreme doughnut from the convenience store. They are shipped there from a nearby town (we don't have a krispey kreme store here) and sold at various stores around town. At this store I went to, they are sold in a display case where you pick out your own doughnuts. I love krispey kremes so I picked a couple out for my husband and one for me. I have purchased doughnuts from this store several times. For some reason after I ate it this morning I couldn't help but panic and wonder "what if someone who was sick touched that doughnut before me?!" Either before or after it was shipped to the store. I have been worried about it all morning and afraid that for the next three days I will be panicking over it. Sounds pretty trivial, I know, but it's really getting to me and I am scared. Anyone else ever get like this? Am I being silly for worrying about this? I really would like some help or advice...any support. I am desperate. Thank you for reading.

-Jenny

Sorry you are having such a hard time with this. I have a fear of vomitting, too. But worrying about it is only going to keep you thinking about it. Im sure the doughnuts were fine. This could happen with anything you eat so just choose your food (and stores)carefully, eat, and enjoy. If anything comes of it at least you wont have spent all that valuable time worrying about it. Pray about the safety of your food as well. It is comforting.

Have a great day and not another thought about that stinkin doughnut!

Hi Jenny,

I won't say I fear vomiting but will do almost anything to not vomit...it's not a pleasant occurance by any means for most people I'm sure.

My advice to you comes from many years of learning...Worrying about anything does not stop the problem especially after the fact...you ate the donut and likely you will not get sick from it but worrying and getting upset about this will not change anything so why not just try to focus on anything positive and put up a big STOP SIGN in your mind about the donut. You can do this...it works for all kinds of negative thinking if you keep practicing. Find all thoughts and scenes that bring you comfort and feelings of peace...whatever works for you to make you feel everything but worry and negativity. Watch a funny movie!!

Wishing you a good day.

Thank you so much for responding. I am new to this message board and your words of support have really helped. Sometimes I feel like I am going crazy and just need a little reassurance. Thanks!