SCARS - Angststörung, Emetophobie und Lenas Mut zur Heilung

Rarely has a conversation at SCARS been so honest, so fragile, and yet so powerful. Ever since Lena can remember, she's been plagued by fear. Not just any fear. But one that hardly anyone talks about: Emetophobia, the pathological fear of vomiting. In this episode, Lena recounts how a vague feeling of unease turned into a full-blown anxiety disorder. She talks about the search for the trigger, about self-diagnosing on Google, about the feeling of not being understood. And about the point at which she had to accept that fear controlled her life. Lena gives an intimate insight into her everyday life, which was characterized by avoidance, withdrawal, and control. She talks about failed therapy approaches, the powerlessness to find a place in the countryside, and the decision to enroll in a day clinic, hoping to finally connect with professional support. Despite everything, Lena is not a victim. She is a person on the journey. And that's precisely why this conversation is so touching. If you suffer from anxiety yourself, know someone struggling with mental health issues, or simply want to understand what it's like to live with emetophobia, then listen to her. A conversation like this, sensitively led by Mario, the founder of Lebensstory.de, our valued partner project. Lena shows that healing is possible. Not quickly. Not straightforwardly. But step by step. In our YouTube format SCARS, we address socially relevant and often taboo topics. We give people a platform who courageously share their stories, provide information, and give hope to others. Whether it's serious illnesses, personal setbacks, or interpersonal tragedies – we want to give those affected a voice and show ways out of their misery. Do you have a story that could inspire or encourage others? Then write to us – we look forward to hearing from you.   / scars.talk     / scars.talk      / @scars.deeptalk     / scars.podcast   Our Team: Host: Sarah   / sarah_scars.deeptalk   Su   / su_scars.deeptalk   Said Ibrahim   / said_offiziell     / said_offiziell      / @said_offiziell   Mario   / malkimedia.de   Please also follow our partner project Lebensstory https://linktr.ee/lebensstory    / @lebensstoryde     / lebensstory.com     / lebensstory.de   https://lebensstory.com/ Camera, Editing, Animation: Martin Barman   / martinbarmanmusic     / martinbarmanmusic      / @martinbarman   Our guest today:   / mental.lena     / mental.lena