New here

[lemonwackyhello]

I wasn't sure where to introduce myself, I have a long history of posting things where they shouldn't be but I figured General discussion would be a safe place to put it. =]

My name's Lauren, I'm 15and I've been an emetophobic for aslong as I can remember but I never realized what it was until a few months ago when I randomly did a google search on it in a moment of desperation.
I thought I was the only person and I was generally amazed that it was a phobia...and how many people suffered from it.


I thought, diagnosing the problem for myself would help me recognize it and deal with it but... that didn't work, because I have no-one to talk to about it. When people ask me what's wrong, I can't exactly tellthem- and the oneperson I have told thinks I'm lying, or they just think I'm neurotic. She didn't turn out to be such a great friend.

So... that's why I'm here. =/Edited by: lemonwackyhello

[susie_q]

Hi Lauren, welcome to the site, I am glad you found us. Everyone is great here and if you need to talk or need support, there is always somebody here to offer advice.

[lemonwackyhello]

Thankyou!
Believe me, I'm glad I found you too.

[penny77]

Welcome to the site! I hope you will stick around...everyone here is wonderful![img]smileys/smilies_04.gif[/img]

[vicki5011]

hi lauren, glad you found us here, this truley is an amazing site withthe mostamazing people here...

[madisonsmom]

Welcome Lauren... glad you found us.

The site is very supportive and there is a great bunch here!

[lemonwackyhello]

xD
Thankyou for all the kind welcomes.

[aleddon]

I know what you mean about people not understanding. My husband just does not get it. He'd rather v* than have diarrhea and thinks I"m crazy for not wanting to v*. My son has picked up on my fear and is starting to use it to his advantage I think.

[sqil30]

Hi Lauren,


Welcome to the site!! Ilove your name by the way[img]smileys/smilies_04.gif[/img]

[leia]

Welcome Lauren, I am glad you found this site. I haven't been around long but everyone seems really nice and it's very comforting to not feel so alone. I just recently realized myself that there are many other people w/ this phobia. I couldn't believe it! It's sad that we all have to suffer from this but it's so good to have this support group.