Posted by Dinah on October 9, 2008, at 13:00:54
My husband threw up last night. The first time since we were married, I think. I tanked up on Risperdal (and feel really thick and groggy and out of it today), stuck my earphones in my ears, turned the TV way up, and still... He throws up really loud.
Still, I offered him help afterwards, and checked on him several times in the night, and reassured him that he didn't need to worry about me, to think of himself. (He's seen me at my worst with the phobia.)
He's got some anti-nausea medication now and seems to be feeling a bit better. I called my therapist and left a message but apparently "I called because I need some reassurance" doesn't count as "Please call me", although I don't know how else he'd reassure me. Still the risperdal is keeping the panic at bay, and I did do what was needed I guess. Maybe I'm not the perfect wife in these instances, but I did check on him and didn't leave the house or anything. It really makes me unhappy with myself and worried about the future. If my husband ever gets sick for a long period of time, I don't know how I'll cope. Best not to think of it right now.
I hope my son and I don't come down with it. I don't know if I can stand having vomit coming from every direction.
I wonder how long vomit contamination takes to wear off? There are some places in parking lots that never become uncontaminated. Even some spots in my parents' house that I have to walk around. I'd hate to feel like my husband is contaminated.
poster:Dinah
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