arguing stops my CHS + my tips
I’m definitely done smoking, happily even, because the pain and vomiting is so intense for me. I lost 20+ pounds in two weeks this time and I’m done. I’ve suffered through CHS 3 times and I’m embarrassed but proud of my growth.
One thing that has helped me stop vomiting every time was arguing with my mom. I wish I was joking.
Every time after I’ve gotten sick she victim blames me and I’m old enough to know not to feed into it but usually I’m so sick and exhausted we scream at each other like a novela and every time it stops the vomiting. I’m guessing it’s a shock to my nervous system because most of my therapy sessions have revolved around these types of arguments but I figured I’d share since I get so desperate to try anything. I would get the urge to scream at the top of my lungs in the shower but I figured it was the anxiety and my blood pressure being so high from the hot water but maybe it genuinely is a way to stop the cycle.
Another thing I want to mention is the fact that Promethazine/Phenergan irritates the hell out of my stomach, suppositories or ointment forms are MUCH BETTER! if you are able to try them instead I highly recommend them, after the CHS worked its course the second time I spiraled into cyclical vomiting because of the irritation in my stomach; this episode lasted 3 months. My last episode has only been 2 weeks because of this. Please see a gastroenterologist if you’re able to after the vomiting stops- she saved my life by prescribing me Omeprazole and ointment Phenergan. Also get your colonoscopies and heal your gut biome, this is so extremely important.
Another huge tip: WAIT 45 MINUTES-1 HOUR or even 2 HOURS in severe cases after throwing up before trying to drink again; your stomach HAS TO settle before you try introducing even water back. If your mouth is dry only swish water in your mouth then spit it out- do not swallow before your timer is done. And make sure your sips of water are very very spaced out. I would watch survivalist videos and anytime they finished their shelter, caught a fish, made a meal (different milestones that are far apart) I would take a sip. It also helped seeing someone else starve lol.
I don’t want to speak on the fact I’m choosing to quit smoking but if anyone has experienced something similar I’m… interested? Thanks and good luck to anyone struggling right now. Your body is much stronger than you think and you deserve the peace you’ll get one day. This isn’t forever and you’re doing amazing by waking up regardless, a huge part of CHS is the panic and fear- just remember it’s one of the symptoms and you are so much more than this. ✌🏽🫶🏽