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[phoenixrising]

Hi everyone...


I am not quite sure how to go about this, but I wanted to say that it is wonderful to find a place like this. I have been suffering from emetophobia since I was about 8 (I'm 23 now) and I never knew that there were other people who felt the same way that I do. I was always alone, so this is such a blessing. I look forward to talking to all of you.

[beadgirl]

Welcome! I am sure you will find a lot of support and reassurance here. I think I was about that age when I last v'ed. I'm now 29. and haven't been sick since. So what's your story?

[pretty polly]

Welcome phoenixrising.

Hope you find much comfort and support from this site. You will find
some of the people on here are truly amazing, and incredibly
understanding.

Happy posting!

[*mandi*]

Welcome to the site! I think you will find a little bit of relief on this site! We all know what your going through. I myself have suffered from this since I was about 6...and I am now 24! And it is still an ongoing battle with it! But if you ever need to talk im here for ya!

[meercat]

Hey Phoenixrising!! Welcome!! [img]smileys/smilies_04.gif[/img]

Glad you found this site! It's truly a blessing indeed! I was like you, i thought i was alone in this, but WOW, look at how many ppl share this phobia with us!!! I'm 38 and have had this phobia all of my life. Yet it's been close to 26 years since i last v*ed hehe! Honestly, just knowing the amount of ppl who understand and go through the exact same things i do, has eased my fears considerably!! I pray it will do the same for you!!

God bless you and enjoy your stay!!

Paula

[2jo2]

Hey there! Welcome to the site. It's been a life saver for me. Just knowing that I wasn't the only person on earth with this problem boosted my confidence 10-fold! Look forward to hearing your story. Again, Welcome!

[phoenixrising]

Thank you all so much for the kind wishes and warm welcome. I really appreciate it.


My story: I don't remember how this fear developed, but from the ages of 12-18 it completely ruled my life. I wouldn't eat for fear of being sick. When my sister had the flu I went for two weeks without eating anything more substantial than M&Ms (how terrifically healthy, right? LOL). I would avoid trips with my friends. I didn't go on family vacations. It was hell on earth.


I was in and out of therapy for most of high school, but it didn't help. The doctors were always treating me for depression and panic attacks. Maybe if they knew about this community...[img]smileys/smilies_02.gif[/img]


I got "better" in college. I don't obsess as much, but I definitley have my moments! I now know someone whose daughter suffers from emetophobia and I feel terrible for her. I see so many of the same patterns that I suffered though. At least she knows that she's not alone. [img]smileys/smilies_01.gif[/img]