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  • About Me

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    Nitokris

    Female, 24
    Auckland, NZL
    Member since May 18, 2007

    • About Me

      I'm Kristen, I have emetophobia and panic/anxiety disorder. I have decided to start trying to do something about my problems because I dont want to have them all my life ruining it for me. I want to meet some other people in my area and also from other places who have the same problems. By the way i'm from Auckland NZ! Ive had these problems all my life so its time to change! My family is Dad and 2 sisters (one is Mel1870 on here) and a boyfriend who I have been with for 5.5 years. I'm studying this year, doing graphic design.

      I'm Kristen, I have emetophobia and panic/anxiety disorder. I have decided to start trying to do something about my problems because I dont want to have them all my life ruining it for me. I want to meet some other people in my area and also from other places who have the same problems. By the way i'm from Auckland NZ! Ive had these problems all my life so its time to change! My family is Dad and 2 sisters (one is Mel1870 on here) and a boyfriend who I have been with for 5.5 years. I'm studying this

    • Interests

      Music-singing, guitar, drums. I like metal/hard rock/alternative stuff. Photography, scrapbooking, art and crafts. Playing the Sims 2. Reading self help books. I have started working through the Anxiety and phobias workbook. I also like animals (eispecially cats, koalas, wombats and lots of other cute things!) And I love sightseeing!

      Music-singing, guitar, drums. I like metal/hard rock/alternative stuff. Photography, scrapbooking, art

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  • Journal

    • Progress...

      Mood June 30, 2009 11:52pm

      Well today I had NLP for my emetophobia. I was taught to think differently about it and my anxietys around it. I had to think of a particular …

    • I'm back!

      Mood May 21, 2009 1:33am

      I had completely forgotton about daily strength! Not that I have much time for going on here these days. I've started the advanced Diploma of …

    • Checkin in...

      Mood January 24, 2009 11:27pm

      Well I haven't been on here for AGES. Just checkin in to say everythings going well, no problems. Well there was one little problem which was the …
    • Journal Entry for October 2, 2008

      Mood October 2, 2008 4:03am

      I've been extremely busy with my course but I have somewhat (started to) improve my life by having driving lessons. Ive had 4 so far. I'm a …

    • Journal Entry for August 25, 2008

      Mood August 25, 2008 4:57am

      I have been busy with my course for the last 7 weeks. Three assignments are over so far. I'm really enjoying do graphic design even though its …

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      From Wabby August 21

      That's fine =]
      Sorry what are you studying?
      Wellington is good, I'm quite liking it here =]

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      From Wabby July 26

      Hey! Thanks for commenting on my post in the emetophobia thing. I'm from Wellington. How's it going?

    • Well Done

      From lisa72 July 1

      You ROCK!!! :)

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      From lisa72 July 1

      OMG!!! You are so sweet!! Thank you so much Kristen! How the heck have you been?!!!!!!

    • Shout Out

      From lisa72 March 16

      Hey Kristen! Just wanted to say hi & see how you are doing! Drop me a line!!! Talk to you soon, Love, Lisa

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Panic Attacks

      I have had Genralised Anxiety disorder with panic disorder, agoraphobia and emetophobia since I was little. I had to have heaps of tests and trials of things b4 they came to the conclusion about what i had.

    • Close Anxiety

      I have had G.A.D with panic disorder, agoraphobia and emetophobia since i was little and now ive finally decided to do something about coping with these better! Ive been on clomipramine since i was 10. I have a gagging feeling in my throat all the time and worry about everything. when i get nervous i get worse and have other symptoms. I'm scared of being sick and being in situations i cant get out of.

      Treatments

      Anafranil Working / Worked
      I have been taking one of these each night since I was about 10 years old. They keep my chemical imbalance stable so i can go on normally but I still have anxiety attacks. June 08 have increased dosage to 2 a day.
      Breathwork Somewhat Helpful
      I have started to think about breathing deeply when I have a panic attack and it is quite good if the anxiety is not too bad.
      Klonopin Working / Worked
      I have to take one when I get my bad anxiety attacks. They work really well. Within 10 minutes i'm feeling alot better. Its so good to finally have something to make me feel better when it happens. Although It seems that I get more anxiety a day or so later that is ongoing for a week or so after taking this.
      Positive Thinking Somewhat Helpful
      I am starting to try out thinking "I am feeling fine" "I am anxiety free" "Its just anxiety it will not hurt me" and it sometimes seems to help me.
      Rescue Remedy Somewhat Helpful
      Helps me when i start feeling yucky...
      Valium Too Soon to Tell
      Another thing for me to try. (July 08) Doesn't seem to be as good as Clonazepam though.
    • Open Phobia

      I have been emetophobic all my life but ive never really admitted it to anyone because its a bit embarrasing.. I dont do heaps of stuff because of it and when people ask why i make up other excuses... I also have agoraphobia and anxiety.

    • Open Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

      I have irratable bowel, which is probably related to having anxiety.

      Treatments

      Acidophilus Somewhat Helpful
      Unsure if it helped or not as i was on a few things....aloe vera juice, benefibre, metamucil caps.
      Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Not Working
      Didnt really help.
      Chamomile Too Soon to Tell
      Have just started it for my anxiety.
      Peppermint Working / Worked
      Seems to help with my acid stomach etc.
      Probiotics Somewhat Helpful
      See Acidophilus
      Psyllium Working / Worked
      The best thing for it so far. (Benefibre and Metamucil caps)
    • Open Breast Cancer

      My Mum died from breast cancer when i was 13 :(

    • Open Asperger Syndrome

      My partner has this. He was worse when he was younger but is still a bit different than most people I know... It can be hard living with him sometimes but I still love him!

    • Open Shyness

      I have an anxiety disorder and have trouble talking to people (finding the right words to say) and meeting people and just being around people I dont know. I worry heaps about everything too. I'm not a very social person.

    • Open TMJ

      I have had problems with my tm joint for a while. My jaw and face muscles are always quite tense so that probably has something to do with it. Some days its fine and some days its painful to chew. Sometimes my jaw doesnt open properly.

    • Open Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

      I have this. I got diagnosed last year (07). I wasnt getting periods so have been put on a pill to give me them.

      Treatments

      Oral Contraceptives Working / Worked
      Woop dee do my period returned! Well its better than getting cancer and the pill I have (Estelle) is eispecially for it so minimizes the testosterone so I dont get unwanted hair growth! Yay!
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