Aaron's doctor has diagnosed him to be exhibiting panic attack nausea.
It is one of his major symptoms which occurs because his body stops assimilating food to conserve energy to escape an anticipated threat.
This type of nausea isn't deep compared to the one we get from common stomach ache and seems to be coming from the back of the throat.
When this nausea hits Aaron, he is unable to talk.
He sticks his fingers down his throat and tries to throw up but to no avail; he would just dry heave.
Due to the discomforts that panic attack nausea brings, Aaron opts to avoid certain situations.
At night while lying in his bed, he would be horribly aware of every little feeling in his body, and if the slightest hint of sickness comes, he would rush to the bathroom shaking.
Aaron observes that when he is experiencing this symptom, he would start getting obsessive, intrusive thoughts about it; thoughts which are difficult for him to shake off.
Because of his distressful ordeal, Aaron is having second thoughts about pursuing his dream career in dentistry to avoid encounters with a sick individual which could trigger his gag reflex At one point, Aaron took various medications for his panic attacks.
He has tried anti-nausea, anti-vomiting, anti-spasm, but none seems to abate his predicament.
He has considered undergoing Cognitive behavioral therapy (or cognitive behavior therapy, CBT), a type of treatment which examines the thoughts and fears of a panic attack sufferer which makes him behave the way he does.
Aaron also wants to try SSRIs, but is afraid of the side effects.
Despite being the most widely recommended antidepressant, SSRIs are said to be addictive and do not really address the core of the problem.
Right now, Aaron is trying to maintain a healthy living habit to overcome his panic attack nausea.
He exercises regularly, avoids caffeine and alcohol, and is learning how to reduce stress and anxiety; believed to be the major sources of panic attacks besides genetics.
His family and friends also play a vital role in his treatment process and are constantly informed of the treatment scheme and of the ways they can be most helpful.
It is one of his major symptoms which occurs because his body stops assimilating food to conserve energy to escape an anticipated threat.
This type of nausea isn't deep compared to the one we get from common stomach ache and seems to be coming from the back of the throat.
When this nausea hits Aaron, he is unable to talk.
He sticks his fingers down his throat and tries to throw up but to no avail; he would just dry heave.
Due to the discomforts that panic attack nausea brings, Aaron opts to avoid certain situations.
At night while lying in his bed, he would be horribly aware of every little feeling in his body, and if the slightest hint of sickness comes, he would rush to the bathroom shaking.
Aaron observes that when he is experiencing this symptom, he would start getting obsessive, intrusive thoughts about it; thoughts which are difficult for him to shake off.
Because of his distressful ordeal, Aaron is having second thoughts about pursuing his dream career in dentistry to avoid encounters with a sick individual which could trigger his gag reflex At one point, Aaron took various medications for his panic attacks.
He has tried anti-nausea, anti-vomiting, anti-spasm, but none seems to abate his predicament.
He has considered undergoing Cognitive behavioral therapy (or cognitive behavior therapy, CBT), a type of treatment which examines the thoughts and fears of a panic attack sufferer which makes him behave the way he does.
Aaron also wants to try SSRIs, but is afraid of the side effects.
Despite being the most widely recommended antidepressant, SSRIs are said to be addictive and do not really address the core of the problem.
Right now, Aaron is trying to maintain a healthy living habit to overcome his panic attack nausea.
He exercises regularly, avoids caffeine and alcohol, and is learning how to reduce stress and anxiety; believed to be the major sources of panic attacks besides genetics.
His family and friends also play a vital role in his treatment process and are constantly informed of the treatment scheme and of the ways they can be most helpful.
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