How can I get over a phobia of getting ill?!
Question: Its really annoying, I spend so long out of my day thinking about getting ill, I get sore throats and stomach pains all the time because I think Im getting ill, my hands are peeling from excessive hand sanitizer, I constantly have my mouth and nose covered with a scarf when I can, and when I think Im getting a cold (like now) its all I can think of, it panics me, it makes me cry, and it ruins my relatonships with my friends and family.
I dont know if what Im writing now is too extreme, because right now Iv been exposed to so so so many cold germs lately Im so worried and Im feeling ill, im really scared.
Answers: Its really annoying, I spend so long out of my day thinking about getting ill, I get sore throats and stomach pains all the time because I think Im getting ill, my hands are peeling from excessive hand sanitizer, I constantly have my mouth and nose covered with a scarf when I can, and when I think Im getting a cold (like now) its all I can think of, it panics me, it makes me cry, and it ruins my relatonships with my friends and family.
I dont know if what Im writing now is too extreme, because right now Iv been exposed to so so so many cold germs lately Im so worried and Im feeling ill, im really scared.
Heres a few ideas
Talk to your doctor and/or therapist
become ill- phobias are easier to overcome when you actually experience them and realize how silly the phobia is.
Don't worry so much! The human body has many functions that prevent illness. Imagine that there is a villiage in your body and all the little "white blood cells" (the villiagers) are living nice and happy in you and whenever illness comes tovisit (they are enemies) the villiagers beat the crap out of the illness and they run away forever. Then they celebrate and everything is ok.
You have an immune system, and as long as you eat healthy, and excersizewell, have a healthy life style, wash your hands, stay sanitary, it will continue to work well and you will not be sick. You may still get sick maybe shortly once every year or twice. But don't wait for it! You'll be fine!
The hairs in your nose help germs stay OUT. Don't pluck all of them out or there is an open passage way. When you have to sneeze, let it out because your nose hairs sense something unnatural and are getting rid of it!
Just calm down, take a break, and relax.
Good luck conquering your fears!
i ve been doing the same thing
we have had alot of flu`s and cold this year and i dont want them either
might put more lotion on your hands
and drink more juice with vit c
spring is almost here so you can easy up
therapy may be the best choice. you sound like you have a little bit of ocd, with the phobia.
i have the same problem when i clean my house i even use Lysol wipes i go to a psychiatrist for it and it don't matter if you are only 16 you can go to a therapist next time you go to the doctor tell them your symptoms and they will go from there