Hi, I'm Boo's mom and am new to this discussion board. "Boo" is
my daughter and 10 years old. She is crippled by the fear of
throwing up. Not so much herself, but other people throwing
up. She started school yesterday and awoke to a full blown
anxiety attack. This started for her in 1st grade. I'm not
sure what set it off. We've had her to doctors and on meds and
now she is seeing her 3rd counselor. I took her to Children's
Hospital in Pittsburgh to seek help. She is a lovely little girl
who loves to sing, plays the Clarinet and taking dance class.
She's a wonderful artist for her age and very intuitive. But
school is hell for her. She will not spend the night anywhere
either. She is now visiting friends at their house as long as she
doesn't have to stay over. Many people do not understand Boo's
problem, but I drive her to school everyday and hurt when she makes me
reassure her every morning before school and every night before bed,
"Will I get sick?" "Will someone else get sick?" This is a
cruel disorder. What helps?! Are there specific meds that can
aid an individual suffering from this disorder? What kind of
therapy is most useful in combating these fears? Anything you
can offer, I will most appreciate.

Boo's Mom