So Scared

[locke]

This forum is new to me but I have had this phobia my whole life. I was recently in the hospital because it was so bad. I am one of the few males on this site. I am so scared and don't know what to do. I would easily rather die than have it happen.

[fifi]

Hi Locke


Please dont feel like that. We are all here for the same reason and everyone helps. Write how you feel and you will feel better. Mail me back if you are there.


Kate


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[locke]

Thank you I have never met anyone with my fear

[fifi]

I know, i thought i was the only one, till i went on the web and found this site. It makes you realise you are not alone. Try and think nice thoughts and stay away from the negative things. No one else knows i have this fear as i dont want them to think i am mad or silly.


How are you feeling now?

[locke]

A little better. I do the same thing no one can tell i have this fear

[fifi]

Its so hard to be able to tell anyone about it, face to face. Please always visit this site, especially when you feel very down about this fear. It seems to play such a big part in our lives and i wish we could all get rid of it and start to think straight. Where abouts in the US are you?[img]smileys/smilies_01.gif[/img]

[locke]

Idaho, North West U.S

[fifi]

Sounds nice. I have a brother in Miami. Please stay calm and dont worry about anything. We are all the same, you are not alone. We seem to be all over the world and that will make you stronger.


Hope you will get stronger by the day, and please keep in contact. I am here if you need to chat again. Never feel alone anymore.

[excalibur]

You're definitely not the only one! That's what I had thought before a friend, also with emet, referred me to this forum. Before then I thought I was just abnormal. My parents and friends don't really take my phobia seriously, though, which is quite sad and dishearting.

[locke]

Thank You very much fifi

[fifi]

Hi there,


I know it is bad that we cant discuss this with anyone. If we were scared of spiders or heights, then thats fine. But to be scared of v* they think we are mad. It takes over my life sometimes and i hate it. But coming on to this site, has made me feel better, knowing that i am not alone.


Kate


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[fifi]

Your welcome Locke. I am going to bed now. I will contact you tommorow to see if you are ok.





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[lyndsayanne]

hi there,


have just read fifis comment about family not taking her phobia seriously and am in the same position at the moment with my bf it is hard enough with struggleing everyday with emet but living with people who do not understand can make things worse


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[loopstar]

don't you think it's absurd that people won't take our phobia seriously! especially considering it's the fifth most common phobia in the world!!!!


if we were afraid of small spaces or open spaces or heights or flying or water or spiders or cats or dogs or any of the other million things then people would be like - oh thats cool......but no - we're branded nuts!!!!


oh by the way - i'm lou - 24 - also in the uk and i'm quite new here too!