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Q: My worst fear EVER is throwing up. I can't listen to it or see someone throw up, or throw up myself without crying. And whenever someone feels sick I avoid them. My brother has been in the bathroom throwing up for about a half hour now and I locked myself in my room and started crying my eyes out. I am 13! I thought if you face your fears you can get over them, but when I throw up myself and face it, it doesn't help, just makes me scared I'll throw up again and I refuse to eat for the rest of the day.
Vomit is gross, you've got that correct.
But it isn't something to be afraid of.
It's actualy helpful if you think about it, I mean throwing up is in a way cleansing your system.
There is nothing nice about it, but it isn't harmful.
You don't have to face your fears, but I suggest you look inside yourself and think about WHY it scares you so much.
Is it because it's repulsive?
Because it means you're sick?

Once you find that answer you can begin coming to terms.

I used to be afraid of big rainstorms, and getting abducted almost to the point of hysterics, but I thought about why I was afraid or what caused me to be,and I can tell you I have no fears at the moment.

THANK you!

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