A 29-year-old woman is speaking out about her rare condition that causes excessive vomiting.
As a die-hard admirer, I’ve got to share that Sharisse Zeroonian has been officially diagnosed with Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome – a relentless health condition that can force her to vomit up to 15 times each hour during intense episodes. It’s truly heartbreaking to imagine the ordeal she goes through.
In the interview with Today, published on June 13th, she expressed that the main issue was people not comprehending it as a disorder. Instead, they would often perceive her reactions as simply being too dramatic.
2021 marked the beginning of Zeroonian’s challenging experience, as she experienced severe vomiting triggered by periods of high stress, anxiety, or menstruation. This persisted for several days.
For the subsequent two years, she underwent a series of rigorous medical examinations such as an endoscopy and a gastric emptying test to assess the speed at which food traveled through her stomach system. Only then did she find out the cause of the issue.
As per the Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Association, patients frequently get misdiagnosed with conditions like stomach flu or food poisoning as there are no specific tests to detect this disorder. Doctors can only diagnose it by eliminating other possible illnesses first.
This condition might last for months, years, or even decades. In some cases, it may happen frequently monthly or annually. On their website, the Childhood Vestibular Sensory Abnormalities (CVSA) explained that a child’s state during an episode can be likened to a ‘conscious coma.’ The symptoms are alarming for both the affected person and their family, and if proper treatment is delayed, it could lead to severe dehydration, which can be potentially fatal.
Thankfully for Zeroonian, she is currently on an antipsychotic medication and an anti-vomiting drug to control her symptoms. Although she occasionally has vomiting spells, she informed Today that these episodes are now shorter and less severe compared to earlier times.
In truth, she’s creating a comedy titled “Nothing Solid“, which is inspired by her personal health experiences and self-referentially called a “vom-com”.
She mentioned that by openly discussing it and creating the film, she’s found great relief. She believes her struggles were intensified when she wasn’t transparent. However, as she began sharing her experiences with others, she experienced a significant sense of freedom.
She won’t be the only one in Hollywood to shed light on the disease, as “Grey’s Anatomy” addressed this uncommon condition back in 2012.
The ninth season episode named “Second Opinion” was helmed by actress Chandra Wilson (also known as Dr. Miranda Bailey), and drew inspiration from her own experiences with her daughter who was diagnosed with CVS. In 2017, she shared with People that her daughter suffered from severe bouts of vomiting and intense abdominal pains, which she found puzzling. “This seemed absurd,” Wilson said, “Something wasn’t right with my daughter, and no one could tell me what was causing it.
For more Grey’s moments inspired by reality—and more that aren’t—read on…
She wouldn’t be the first in Hollywood to shed light on the disease, as “Grey’s Anatomy” had already addressed this rare condition back in 2012.
In the ninth season episode labeled “Second Opinion”, it was Chandra Wilson (also known as Dr. Miranda Bailey) who took charge of directing. This episode was influenced by her personal experiences, specifically those related to her daughter who was diagnosed with Congenital Varicella Syndrome (CVS). As Wilson shared with People in 2017, her daughter experienced severe episodes of vomiting and intense stomach pains, which left her concerned. “I thought, ‘This is insane.’ Something wasn’t right with my daughter, and no one could tell me what was wrong,” she said.
For more Grey’s moments inspired by reality—and more that aren’t—read on…
During the debut of Grey’s Anatomy, the fresh medical intern Meredith Grey (portrayed by Ellen Pompeo) got quite a shock when she discovered that the charming man she met at the bar and spent a night with, who was played by Patrick Dempsey, turned out to be her new superior, the well-respected surgeon Dr. Derek Shepherd. Whoops!
In the season finale of the first season, fans found themselves equally bewildered as poor Meredith, when Addison Montgomery, played by Kate Walsh, unexpectedly appeared at Seattle Grace and approached Mer and Derek. With a line that would later become famous, she boldly declared, “It seems you are the woman who’s been sharing my husband with me.
During its second season, Grey’s Anatomy was placed in a prime post-Super Bowl time slot, leaving viewers on edge as Meredith reached into a body cavity with a live bomb to prevent it from exploding. Even when bomb squad chief Dylan (guest star Kyle Chandler) started to walk away with the defused explosive, it suddenly detonated, causing the unfortunate loss of Dylan in the process.
Audience members witnessed Izzie (Katherine Heigl) developing feelings for Denny Duquette (Jeffrey Dean Morgan), a charming character who required a heart transplant, during the second half of season two. Just like her, viewers found themselves falling for him. However, when her risky scheme to manipulate his LVAD wire in order to move him up the transplant list ended disastrously, leading to Denny’s death in the season finale, it became clear that Grey’s Anatomy was not intended to provide the heartwarming conclusions we had hoped for.
Among the unexpected events during season three’s major ferry accident, it was either Meredith’s near-drowning after being pushed into frigid waters at the crash scene or her subsequent confession about giving up on her own survival that left a greater impact.
Towards the end of season three, a new surgical intern named Lexie (played by Chyler Leigh) joined Seattle Grace Hospital. She had her first encounter with Derek the evening before she started work, which strangely echoed his earlier meeting with Mer two seasons back (fortunately, they didn’t end up spending the night together). Later, she was introduced to George O’Malley in the intern locker room. It’s worth noting that Lexie shares the surname Grey, making her Meredith’s half-sister, one of Thatcher Grey’s two daughters from his second marriage with Susan.
Approximately two and a half seasons following his demise, Denny made a return, and his spirit was depicted as engaging in intimate activities with Izzie. In one of the show’s most absurd scenes, the specter of Denny served as a means to hint to both viewers and Izzie that something was amiss. The underlying problem turned out to be stage IV metastatic melanoma, which had infiltrated various parts of her body, including her brain.
Instead of assuming Izzie would meet her demise in the season five finale, the mysterious disappearance of George should’ve tipped us off that something was amiss with poor O’Malley. It wasn’t until Meredith figured out the John Doe who’d been hit by a bus while saving a woman was writing “007,” his cruel nickname from earlier seasons, on her hand, that she attempted to warn the surgeons treating him. However, it was too late; he flatlined and passed away.
Categorize this event as: The Heart-wrenching Incident in Grey’s Timeline
In the final episode of season six, following the hospital’s merger with Mercy West, a despairing spouse of a deceased patient stormed into the facility, armed and suicidal. Tragically, several doctors were killed, many more were wounded, leaving an indelible mark on us all. The sight of Bailey (Chandra Wilson) being dragged by her feet from beneath a patient’s bed will linger in our memories. Miraculously, she lived through it. Unfortunately, Mer and Derek’s baby didn’t survive. In the aftermath, she was led to believe he had perished, resulting in a devastating miscarriage due to trauma.
Two years following a devastating hospital shooting, Shonda Rhimes felt it was appropriate to put several doctors through more hardships once more. In the final episode of season 8, a plane carrying Meredith, Derek, Cristina Yang (Sandra Oh), Lexie, Mark Sloan (Eric Dane) and Arizona Robbins (Jessica Capshaw) en route to Boise, Idaho for a surgery on conjoined twins, suffered a crash in the wilderness. This left them stranded, injured, with no one at home being aware of their predicament. The accident resulted in the deaths of Mark and Lexie, severe injuries to Arizona’s leg, and potential permanent damage to Derek’s hand.
In a heartfelt farewell for character Cristina Yang, played by Sandra Oh, at the close of season 10 on Grey’s Anatomy, they chose an unexpected reunion with Cristina’s former fiancé Preston Burke, portrayed by Isaiah Washington, who had left her at the altar in season three. It was striking that the series brought Washington back after his controversial departure, marked by him using a derogatory gay slur against co-star T.R. Knight, adding an element of surprise to the storyline.
In the season 10 finale, the series bid farewell to Cristina and introduced her replacement as head of cardio-thoracic surgery, Dr. Maggie Pierce, portrayed by Kelly McCreary. In the last scene, it was disclosed to Richard (James Pickens Jr.) that Maggie is actually the daughter of the legendary Dr. Ellis Grey, leaving both Richard and the viewers in shock as they discovered he had a daughter and Mer had another sister.
No one could have predicted that Derek would meet his untimely end during season 11, especially since Patrick Dempsey had just renewed his contract for the show. His demise came suddenly, following a head-on collision after he heroically rescued a family from another car crash. The tragic event left fans in shock and disbelief. Shonda Rhimes may have found it necessary to write off Derek’s character without compromising the 11-year long love story, but that didn’t make the loss any easier to bear.
In the ninth episode of season 12, Mer (played by Ellen Pompeo) endured a vicious assault by a patient, resulting in a broken jaw that was wired shut to aid her hearing recovery. A particularly poignant scene showcased her panic as her children were unable to visit her during her recuperation, delivering an exceptional acting performance from Pompeo.
The series might handle Alex Karev’s unexpected departure following Justin Chambers’ exit during season 16 by portraying him as writing letters to Jo (Camilla Luddington), Mer, and Bailey. In these letters, he would reveal that he reconnected with Izzie years after she abandoned him, sending divorce papers, and discovered that she had been raising their twins on a farm somewhere. Shocked by his newfound family, Alex decided to leave his life in Seattle behind. If anyone claims they foresaw this twist, we will prove them a liar.
In the seventeenth season, viewers witnessed the unfortunate demise of character Dr. Andrea “Andrew” DeLuca, portrayed by Giacomo Gianniotti. After conquering his psychological hurdles, DeLuca advanced to the position of attending physician at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital. However, in keeping with the dramatic style of Grey’s, the life of Dr. DeLuca, who seemed to be back on track, was abruptly ended when he was stabbed by an associate of a human trafficker.
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2025-06-13 23:47