Vomiting and Anxiety

[Kary18]

About a month ago i broke up with my boyfriend.  The next day every time i thought about him i could not control the need to vomit.  Time passed and the vomiting stopped, but just the other day i heard a song we used to like and i began to feel what i think was anxiety and before i knew it i was gaging and throwing up in a plastic bag.  Now every time i hear it or other songs we liked i can not control my gaging.  It has gotten to the point were i am scared to go out and end up throwing up. Is this anxiety? What can i do so that i no longer have this type of response to something as common as music?

[melmam]

Yes... I have the exact same problem.  I have had this all my life.  When ever I get anxious I can't eat and if I do I throw up.  I do not have an eating disorder at all.  I am underweight naturally, so it scares me when I go through times when this happeneds to me.  You absolutely have anxiety though.     For the time being I would try to completely distract yourself from thinking of him or listening to any songs that remind you of him.  If one comes on change it.  Or do your very best to try and tune it out. Go to another room if you have to.  My anxiety got really bad where I now have to take medication for it.  It is not healthy obviously to vomit.  I really sympathize with you though.  It is the worse feeling.   If it continues please go see a doctor and even if you get on an anti anxiety medicine for a couple months it will help substantially.  stay really active too.  I tend to dwell on vomiting and my thoughts and it makes it a lot worse.  So if you can get out of the house and keep busy.  Do.  It will eventually subside, but you are most definitely suffering from anxiety.   I try to workout and also be around people that make you feel good.   Whatever you do try not to obsess over food and the vomiting.  It will get better.  I promise.  If you have any question or if I can help any way.  Please comment me back.  I understand what you are going threw.   You are not alone,

[Kary18]

Thank you very much for the advice.  I am sure it will help. I will definitely try not to think of him, even though it gets hard at times.  I broke up with him for a reason and i know i can't forget that.  My parents are starting to think i am bulimic due to my excessive vomiting, but just like you mentioned i do not have an eating disorder either.  I will be going to see a doctor if it does not get better by next month.  The vomiting is painful and i can't eat at times, i am underweight too and i don't like my family thinking that i have an eating disorder.

[melmam]

I just know how you feel. My family thinks I have an eating disorder as well, and it is the complete opposite.  I want to gain weight.  I also suggest therapy.  I don't know if this is the first time you have experienced this or you have had this before but my experience is that it is something you have to get a handle on it before it escalates.  Again anything I can answer or help with please let me know. I know how you feel, it is a really bad feeling.   Keep your head up, stay positive and know that you are not alone.