Upping the Activity level helps Emetophobia

Increasing my physical fitness has helped me immensely to deal with emetophobia and the panic attacks that come with it.  I realized that many factors such as anxiety spun off into emetophobia, hypochondria, and other phobias.

First I started playing tennis.  The once a week tennis lessons left me fulfilled but for a short while and by the next day the euphoria wore off.  Then I started training in karate.  The 3 classes per week left me feeling great physically and mentally.  Part of my training now includes running 2 miles, 3 days per week.  The 2 mile runs are extremely challenging and leave me feeling great when I accomplish my goals. 

I've lost weight, firmed up flabby areas and feel physically fit for the first time in my life.  Another benefit to exercise is that it strengthens the body's immune system which fights that nasty norovirus and other illnesses that could have vomiting as a symptom.

My advice to ALL emetophobes is to get moving.  Start slow and build up to 5 days per week.  Select something challenging but easy enough for you to accomplish.  And most of all, make sure it's something you enjoy.  It doesn't have to be intense.  Yoga, Zumba, or even a brisk walk is a good start.  When you've mastered this, add on another activity or increase the one you've chosen.  Martial Arts training compliments Yoga.  Jazz or tap dance compliments Zumba.  The brisk walk could increase to a jog.  Or better yet, mix and match.