Stomach Virus Fear...Intense Please Hlep - Anxiety Message Board

Oceangazer · 01-12-2007, 07:42 PM

My 17 yr old is sick and in the bathroom feeling sick but hasn't thrown up yet...but won't come out I don't know how to help him...he's moaning and I'm so scaky and scared...I feel like I'm going to pass out!!!

PeskyRabbit · 01-12-2007, 07:44 PM

Tell us why you're so afraid so we can help you.

Oceangazer · 01-12-2007, 07:48 PM

I've always had an intense fear of it and I don't know why....I get paralized from it. I just took a Klonopin...I'm afraid it will be miserable and last long and we will all get it...ect ty for your post

Also I was told today that it was in the newspaper this is a very bad virus this yr

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PeskyRabbit · 01-12-2007, 07:54 PM

I think taking the Klonopin was a good idea to help calm you down a little. First of all, how is he doing now? Is he really sick or maybe just has a stomach ache or ate something that bothered him. If he really is sick, then be careful to wash your hands well before you eat. Often, stomach problems and diarrhea are spread because people don't wash their hands.

Now, lets take a few deep breaths and think about the worst case scenerio. It is really no fun to have the stomach virus, but it isn't dangerous as long as you take care of yourself and get to the doctor if it isn't relieved in a few days. What about it scares you the most?

Oceangazer · 01-12-2007, 07:58 PM

I guess just how miserable it is and I think that if he breathes anywhere around me I will get it to, if I go into his bedroom or bathroom. He is out of the bathroom for now, but feels awful.

I'd rather have a cold the rest of my life than have a chance to catch this one time. I know it's irrational, but I can't help it. I can't explain it. I have tried with therapy and there is no help. {REMOVED}