Happy Friday all,

I am 28 now... I have had these problems since ... ever...

New to this site having finally admitted having emetophobia and currently having CBT to help...

I count to 9 - i can make ANY number or chain of numbers add to 9 - this stops me being you know what. I do this 24/7. I also twitch whilst doing this under my arms- so my biceps and lats. I count anything and everything. I can't have even numbers anywhere near me...

I can't touch many things without having to wipe or wash my hands. I avoid places/people that i believe may pass germs to me and make me sick. I don't drink alcohol for fear of it making me so...

can't take tablets for fear or side affects...

rarely go to nights out as there is a collection of potential germs i can catch...

panic to the point of attack when eating foods, particularly chicken... Don;t touch fish..

also suffering from anxiety and depression...

it is such a relief to see so many people here with the same problems... I hope i can share advice and receive support from such similar people x