just wanted to introduce myself

[canonguy]

hello. i'm new on here. i just discovered that emetophobia was a thing a few weeks ago and it was like a kick to the face. it was like reading a description of my whole life. the worry, the fear and the rituals all became so normal. i've been suffering with this for about seven years (since i was 13.) I had bad food poisoning that lead to a dairy and gluten allergy (confirmed with endoscopy.) I also have been diagnosed with IBS and low functioning gallbladder. I read somewhere that IBS is sometimes misdiagnosed in people with emetophobia but i genuinely get sick from foods that are known to irritate IBS... so i don't know. I'm in college now which has been a huge challenge for me (dorm life...bathroom sharing with drunk people...) I have known i had this fear a while but i put it on the back burner because I am transgender and was dealing with those issues for a long time. i recently had surgery and feel ready am to try and get some relief through therapy. so that's my story.

[MrsEmetophob]

Hello & welcome.
Hope that you find as much comfort here as I do. This is a great place, lots of support and comfort.
What are you in college for?
Again, WELCOME ��

[fuggamoose]

Welcome to the forum. I hope you get support and everything you're after from here.

[mhartse]

Hi Welcome, I also have a gluten allergy, so I do not eat gluten. I hope you find comfort and learning from this site.

[mdgirl1977]

welcome. I hope you find the support you need here! what are you studying in college? congrats on the transition. I know that must be tough especially at college age. I used to live in a highly LGBT community and had friends that were in process or considering transitioning and it was a very challenging period.

[psalm139]

Welcome to the group. I hope you find the help and support you need here. We are here for you.

[canonguy]

of those asking, i am studying film and photography. thanks for all the kind words

[wanted]

Welcome! I'm going to university next school year and I don't even think about dorm. Although it would be fun, but as an emetophob :P For me drunk people wouldn't be the biggest problem, the problem would be contagious people (stomach virus..). But you are brave

[MrsEmetophob]

I took photography classes. Absolutely loved it!! ��

[jmoore10]

Welcome CanonGuy
You will find the site is full of intelligent people with great advice and lots of support. I hope you can find comfort in talking or relating to others who know exactly how you feel

[Mamafear]

Welcome. You will find you suddenly fit, and that people do get over this phobia. IES can be a great source of info, and comfort. Congrats on finding the courage to do all you have this far!!