Hi guys.
I have had emetophobia for about 4 years. It has gotten progressively worse the past 3 years. I live in NYC, and a sudden stomach virus outbreak has sent tons of people to the hospital. I am so nervous if I am going to get it. I wash my hands incessently, till they are raw. I keep about three Purells on me whenever I go out. I try not to touch anybody or anything, which is hard because I go to school. I heard once that emetophobia is triggered by a specific point in your life associated with t* u*.
Since the stomach virus is in NYC, I am so terrified that I will get it. People really don't understand how hard it is to have this fear, unless they have it themselves. I came across this forum in hopes of good advice, and hearing that I am not alone. Thanks for reading my story.

By the way I'm sorry if this is posted in the wrong forum, I am really nervous and didn't remember to check first. Edited by: majesticleeza