So I've had emetophobia for as long as I can remember, and most of my closest friends and both my parents know about it, but I'm not sure how they think about it. One of my friends once said 'No, Naomi isn't actually more scared of throwing up than anyone else, she's just found a word for it.' She, and I'm sure other people, don't get that it's this all consuming, terrifying, constantly present fear in the back (and normally the front) of my mind.


Does anyone have any tips on how to explain to people who don't get it just how severe emetophobia can be? Because I am particularly sensitive to others throwing up and I physically can't stop myself from bolting out of the room if someone looks like or says they are going to v*, and I don't want people to think I'm a wimp or judge me for something I can't help and don't have the slightest idea about how to deal with myself anyway.