I’m terrified of going on school camp

[Forrest_123]

Even though my school camp is months away I am so worried about it and keep bursting into tears and not being able to breath properly however it is compulsory and 10 days long in tents. I think I am scared mostly because people always vomit on camp and I HATE vomit. (Last camp someone vomited and I was up until 2am crying in the nurses room and then I said I felt sick even though I didn’t end up being sick) I am also scared of being away from my family and not being able to get out of it if something bad happens and keep having dreams of me running away into the Forrest to escape.

On camp I am scared of getting food poising so I generally don’t eat much at meal times and stick with the packaged things at recess and afternoon tea. I don’t know what to do to feel better when I go on camp and not get so worried. I think I might have a phobia of vomit but I really don’t want to go see anyone about it or talk to anyone in person.

Someone please tell me what I can do, should I talk to my year coordinator about my fear of going on camp or do you think I do need to see a phycoligist or is there another way around it

note: (we aren’t allowed phones or food on camp)

[MadamFlutterbye]

Hi Forrest_123 I know this post was ages ago, but wondered if you went and how it turned out? My 14 year old son is meant to be at camp now. He did have a cold but I think he also didn't want to go and may be is well now but is using it for an excuse to stay home. He changed to this school last year and has just finally started feeling at home. I'm worried him missing out will impact him for many weeks to come. I don't know whether to push him to go or agree to keep him home. He doesn't speak openly no matter how hard I try. He already sees a psychologist for anxiety after changing school buy if had told me how you explained, I'd keep him home because I could never force someone to do something that feels that dreadful. But he loves being home and being on line. And I really don't know if it's that he really does still feel tired after having a cold, or if it's anxiety again, or just being lazy and preferring the thought of 2 days of u tube and gaming over canoeing hiking, and other adventure. He's a fit active kid and plays alot of sport. But he's always also been quiet and loves being at home. I don't know what to do. I have about an hour to make a decision....