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The Hidden Burnout of Living on High Alert

Emetophobia isn’t just fear — it’s constant vigilance.

• Body checking

• Avoiding situations

• Bracing for nausea that may never come

• Being exhausted before the day even starts

That’s not weakness.

That’s a nervous system stuck on guard.

👇🏽 Comment “release” if you felt this

🤍 Like & share so others feel seen

#EmetophobiaRecovery

#AnxietyBurnout

#Hypervigilance

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