I was feeling fine all day and went to my Mother and Father's house for a Memorial Day BBQ. Right after dinner but before dessert, my stomach started grumbling and cramps began. I went to the upstairs bathroom so no one would miss me.

Afterwards I was still feeling bloated and queasy and felt slightly panicky. My carry-along anti-emet kit came in handy as I started sucking on both mint altoids and a ginger chew at the same time.

With the panic coming on stronger, I felt it best to leave early and used "getting my period" as an excuse. Now that I'm home, I feel much better. Still gassy but I'm not panicky anymore. I'm really upset with myself because I was having a good time and didn't want to leave when I did, but the emetophobia won.