Looking for a cure

[murphy]

Hey There,


This is Murphy. I currently teach Kindergarten as I have for the past 11 years. I have had emet for about 15 years. I have learned to control my anxiety attacks and v*ing much better over the years but sometimes I becomes a crippling fear as it has the past week. A virus had been going around my school and unfortunately hit my class hard. Everyday for 4 days I have seen a child v* in front of me. I finally came home yesterday and had a complete meltdown. I haven't been able to sleep, eat or think normally. I am terrified I am going to get it. I hate this thing. I want to live a normal life without thinking about this 24-7. Thank goodness I am blessed with a wonderful husband who is here for me but how long can that last? It is a ridiculous fear but it runs my life.


Like I said, I have been at my absolute wits end and want to end this fear. I have seen a number of clinics online that are claiming to be able to cure emets. I know it is probably to good to be true but I really am considering calling to hear about it. Has anyone ever tried one of these and what did you think. I am really tired of living like this. It sure helps knowing there are others out there like me. Does anyone else get scared of waking in the middle of the night to v* like I do? Just curious. Thank you for listening. Murphy

[bexcelica]

hey murphy. i def get scared of waking up and v* - every night. i am
going to a pasychologist right now who does EMDR rapid eye movement, to
help eliminate phobias. i would try to find someone who does that,
rather than those people advertising online. i havent started the
actual process yet, so i dont know if it works, but it helped sage, and
it helped my boyfriends mom, who has a phobia of something else. so
check that out and ill let you know if it works for me. where in the
us r u from





becky

[murphy]

Hey Becky,


I am from Richmond, VA. I just got married 4 months ago and luckily he is very supportive. He tries really hard to calm my fears, but as you know people that don't have this fear don't help much. I will look forward to hearing how the therapy works for you. I really hope it does. Where are you from? Kelly

[ontariogirl]

Kelly first of all I would like to say thank you for being a teacher!! Being a teacher is one of the hardest jobs out there. So from a parent I thank you!! You are a very strong person, I wouldn't handle being a teacher for the fact that you have described, kids being sick, goodness how do you do it??
For the on line help with this phobia I wouldn't, the best thing is to talk to your doctor and have him send you to someone who is qualified in this field.
Again I think you are a terrific person..

[bexcelica]

im from ny. i hope it works too... if it does, i will let EVERYONE on
here know so they can all try it im glad you have your husbnd to
support you in this

[murphy]

Ontariogirl,


Thank you so much for saying all of those things. I really love teaching but at times like now with the sv going around, it really makes me question continuing my job. I almost called in sick today b/c I was sooo scared of another kid being sick. I am so nervous to go to work tomorrow. I will talk to my doctor. Thanks for your kind words. Kelly


P.S. Fill me in on the Stewart flag. Edited by: murphy

[madisonsmom]

Really...I dont know how you do it! I wanted to do daycare when I was younger but I think about that now and I am like....NO WAY! I am a Registered Nurse and that is NO better.


Kudos to you for being a Kindergarten teacher. I am sure that you have a great immunity since you have been a teacher so long.

When was the last time you were sick?

[harmonygirl72]

Murphy,


Just wanted to let you know that I am a fellow emet teacher! I actually taught Kdg for a year! Now, I teach music...Pre-K-8th grade!! If you ever want to chat about teaching and/or emet or anything, I have AIM, Yahoo and MSN....let me know if you do!


Mary

[sheri-baby]

I'm sorry you're going through this[img]smileys/smilies_06.gif[/img]but the way you're feeling is exactly how I would be too...I think it would be worse to call in sick than to just face it because if you stay home you probably will not enjoy it...guilt...the what ifs....and so on....I thinkit's very wonderful that you are a teacher!!...good for you[img]smileys/smilies_01.gif[/img]You are so brave, and continue to keep telling yourself that...you are starting out all these children on their way into life!! My son just started kindergarten, all those kids are so cute, and you will make such an impression on them, hopefully positive. I'm worrried every minute of everyday of him waking up sick...how long have you been teaching kindergarten? How often do you see sv's in this age? and this virus going around now, do you know the symptoms and how much vomiting or how long it lasts?...I'm sorry for all the questions, but I guess i'm looking for some kind of reassurance, or maybe not. Take care!


Edited by: sheri-baby

[murphy]

I understand needing reasurrance. I am the same way. I have been teaching K for 11 years. I love it but my fear is so strong. I think this may be my last year. Mainly b/c of sv. I usually see sv's at least once a year but usually in the winter. I HATE WINTER. Obviously though it isn't confined to the winter. It seems to be a 24 hour virus. There is no fever or anything. Apparently it comes on really quickly. Most of the kids only v* once from what I have heard. Keep your hands washed. That is key. I always use my purell before I eat or even touch my face.


Mary,


I would love to discuss teaching, e-met etc. You know how tough it is to teach and have e-met. Talk to you soon.

[sheri-baby]

That's great Murphy that you have your students practice good hygiene, their parents should be so grateful, I sure would be. My son's class has a sink in it for what, I don't know, because he told me they don't have time to wash their hands before lunch...that's just wonderfull!!! I thinks that's really sad that you want to quit teaching becuase of your emet, but yet I understand why you feel that way...this phobia is so evil isn't it....it's ruining things we enjoy in life!!!!! I really hope you can somehow kick this emet in the a** and go on doing what makes you happy...Take Care