Emetophobia Censoring

[SUM1]

I have a question about all this censoring I've seen on the Emetophobia forums. I keep seeing v* and sv* and all the stuff like that, and don't get me wrong I totally understand that some emetophobics don't like seeing those words (I only really don't like v* much, the others are fine), but the question is, even though I don't have a problem with the other words, should I still say sv*, for example? Is there some sort of Forum Rules topic that states that we should all say v* and sv*? Will I get into trouble if I say the actual words?

[jennjt]

There is absolutely no rule against it at all (at least not that i have seen or read about). Vomit is really the only word that bothers me, but it doesn't send me into a panic or anything . The only reason I, personally, abbreviate is because it's simply easier. We are on an emet site, so sv is understood as stomach virus, d* is understood as diarrhea, etc. And I guess we write about that stuff a lot lol. So, for me, it's more of a short hand. Some feel we should write out the words as not to give the emet more "power," and I get that, too. I continue to abbreviate because I don't do it out of fear of the words-- simply convenience .

[sadie1001]

I agree with jennjt--I do it out of convenience and also out of respect for those who are triggered by the actual words, because some people are. the words do not bother me, I can even say them and talk about them in conversation--that's a definite improvement for me since I was younger! But, no, you're not going to get in trouble.

[mamacat]

None of the words actually bother me either. I abbreviate mostly because I know the words do bother others, though.

[sdd]

I abreviate for others. The words don't bother me at all.

[SUM1]

Ok thanks for your answers. I think I'll continue abbreviating for others if I ever need to use those words, but normally I find a way around it by using words like "being sick" or getting just a "virus" or "feeling sick".

[Mamafear]

I abbrieviate for others but it's actually quite convenient to abbreviate.

[jmoore10]

I abbreviate also, purely out of laziness. Reading or writing the words don't bother me at all. What's weird is I don't like saying them verbally, almost as if by saying them out loud will jinx me.....

[SUM1]

If it was convenient for me, I'd do it everywhere, but people wouldn't understand, and for me I prefer to write out full words.