Question for the Emitiphobes

Hey there,

Going to try and keep this short and sweet. I’ve had R-CPD all my life and it never really interfered with my day to day. 4 and a half years ago I started getting intense GI symptoms. Epigastric bloating, immense nausea, IBS symptoms, and panic disorder to boot.

Heres my question:

I have severe Emitiphobia due to a very bad episode of food poisoning back in 2015. Haven’t done the “deed” since. I feel as if I can’t actually throw up anymore. And if I were to get the Botox treatment, wouldn’t that technically open up the flood gates? Like yes, it would help me burp, but the fear part of my brain isn’t allowing my to justify it.

Would love to hear everyone’s thoughts on this.