Raj Describes Overcoming Emetophobia…
Raj Describes Overcoming Emetophobia… “Following illness, I had trouble with feeling nauseous in social and public situations. I would worry about this, which would heighten the feeling to the point it would affect me physically. I would get trapped in a vicious cycle, where my anxiety would heighten the feeling of nausea which would make me more anxious, and so on… It began starting to affect all parts of my life, making it difficult for me to spend time with friends and family or be fully active at work and even having to take days off. I found myself becoming more and more isolated as I withdrew myself from group situations.
Whilst looking for help online, I came across hypnotherapy sessions with Alison, which I was initially dubious of, but I was willing to try. Alison made me feel very comfortable and I felt I could be open about what I was thinking and feeling in a non-judgemental environment.
I found the hypnosis a revelation. The session helped me relax, in a frame of mind which rid me of the anxiety and helped the feeling of nausea subside. It was a temporary fix for me but it was a great starting point and convinced me I could overcome my issues and also to take part in the Thrive program with Alison.
The Thrive program definitely started to change the way I was thinking straight away, I started to focus on the positive, boosting my self confidence, which meant I would focus less and less on my issues and actively keep them within my control. Within a few weeks I was able to start socialising with friends and going out again and start being like my old self. Each time helped me grow my confidence of being in a social setting without feeling I would be sick. I cannot really express how good I felt after being able to get through situations having participated and enjoyed them without feeling I would be sick! Thinking the right way really started changing my life in all areas for the better, I have become more outgoing and proactive.
The best thing for me, I know having gone through the program, having learnt a little more about myself, that if I should ever slip in to a negative or obstructive mindset again, I know I can get out of it and overcome my issues.” Raj
How does The Thrive Programme for Emetophobia work?
The Thrive Programme is a six-part training programme based upon the ‘Cure Your Emetophobia and Thrive’ book. You can either work through the book or online course at home by yourself or you can complete it alongside face-to-face or Skype/Zoom/FaceTime sessions with a licensed Thrive Programme Coach®. Everything in the programme is fully backed up by clinical experience and research.
How Can the Thrive Programme Improve My Life?
Whether you are fit or unfit, well or unwell, happy or unhappy, healthy or unhealthy, the way you think and what you believe have a profound influence over the rest of your body. The Thrive Programme can enable people to overcome emetophobia and other fears and phobias, but it is also effective at helping a much wider range of symptoms and problems.