Hi all, new here!

[Rls1994]

Hello all,

I've just signed up for this site as I'm an emetophobic myself, which is severe. I bet all of you are also dreading this time of the year as that Norovirus is going around.... Although I, and my family have a VERY little chance of catching it, I still worry a lot about it. Especially if my parents go to the doctors or goes shopping. In my mind everything outside my house is contaminated with that virus, yes I know, I'm crazy but it's just how I am. I'm always asking if people feel fine, and start to panic whenever they mention they feel 'sick' or has a stomach ache. If I know someone that has been sick recently, I stay well away from them for at least a week, then I'm convinced I won't catch anything from them. Hardly anyone I know in my life understands this phobia. I often get people pretending to be sick around me, or saying they're going to be sick, run out the room then come back a minute later saying it was a 'joke', then get annoyed at me when I get angry at them. They know full well of my phobia as well by the way, ugh... I'm looking to getting help for my phobia, but unfortunately, it takes ages to be seen these days by doctors and stuff.

Hoping to speak to other members here who have to deal with this awful phobia!

[EmmySiri]

Heyy Hope you're well.
You aren't crazy, don't worry, most of us with emet take extreme precautions when it comes to avoiding those with an illness, as well as hygiene. It's awful that people do that to you, emetophobia is not a joke and when you're terrified of even the mention of someone feeling ill, I'm not at all surprised you got a little irritated!
I hope you find some comfort and reassurance on this site, if you ever want to chat to someone, feel free to message me

Good luck xxx

[StormChaser32]

Welcome to this site...there's a lot of help out there just on here that will get through too. We are all one big family (from a distance so as not to catch anything lol). You are definitely not crazy. Dealing with this phobia is difficult. I worry every second too about who has what and if they feel a little nauseated like people can from time to time I get scared and panic. We are all here for you

[ewilkins]

Welcome to the site. It's great to know you aren't alone.

[Rls1994]

Thank you for all the warm welcomes guys! Really appreciate it! Since no one I know in real life understands this phobia of mine, coming onto these forums makes me feel a lot better.