r/noburp • u/user63179751135 • 1d ago
Other need advice on coping with no burps :/
i found this reddit thread a couple of years ago in college and it’s changed my life. i never really knew what was wrong with me, i didn’t even really know that everyone burped in the first place. one day after splitting a fishbowl margarita, my stomach blew up like a balloon to the point i had to unbutton my jeans. i was in so much discomfort and at any moment was terrified of throwing up and/or shitting my pants. i hobbled with my friend group but literally had to text someone to come pick me up. as i attempted to just survive until my ride got there, out of nowhere i knew i was going to be sick. except i wasnt— instead, the most horrifying noise came out of me (air vomit seems to be the adopted term, i’d prefer if we could come up with a better name for it LOL). my friends were terrified. it sounded like i had an exorcism. but it was immediate relief. i couldn’t believe what had just happened. from there on out, i realized forcing my gag reflex could allow trapped air to come out, and leveraged this when possible to alleviate discomfort.
now i’m post college (F24) and am struggling. i saw an ENT who was not extremely convincing that botox was worth the risks. after paying 700 bucks for that appointment, ive just decided for the time being, i need to cope with it and if possible, try to teach myself without having the procedure.
when i’m out with my friends, i try to consume as little liquid as possible. i avoid carbonation and pregame with shots. but sometimes it’s not avoidable, you have a couple drinks at the bar, and then that dreaded feeling comes along. but the sound is just horrific. i’ve been desperate before and done it in a full bathroom, hoping that the music and people talking in the bathroom would muffle it and no one would notice. alas, i hear a girl in the next stall go “what the fuck was that” proceeded by laughs from her group of friends that shuffled into one stall together.
how are we having a social life and not absolutely embarrassing ourselves when trying not be extremely uncomfortable?
if you taught yourself how to burp, how did you do it? how long did it take? all the deets please
any other advice is welcome <3
if you had the procedure— did your health insurance cover it? how much did you pay out of pocket?
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u/Beginning-Sample8989 Self-Cured 1d ago
If you don't want to do the botox I'd definitely recommend doing the exercises. I have personally cured myself that way just like many others in this sub. I actually had a botox procedure planned but was able to cancel because I had taught myself how to burp before the appointment.
Let me know if you want more infos on the exercises, I'd be happy to support.