I am not sure if I am suffering from Emetophobia. Starting about 5 years ago I began to suffer from upset stomachs. I took Phenegran & it helped me through. It may help to mention I got married & took on my husband's 2 wonderful children at this time too. I lost over 30 lbs. from simply not eating much. EVERYTHING made me worry about an upset stomach. I no longer eat meat (involuntary vegetarian) and I worry with everything I eat wether it will make my stomach hurt. I am not so sure that I am afraid of the act of being sick as much as I am afraid of feeling ill. I take care of my children & husband when they are sick & try very hard to be sympathetic to them when they feel badly. I clean the mess, comfort & than begin spraying Lysol & washing sheets with bleach. Every winter for the last 4 years our youngest daughter has contracted the stomch bug. I always take care of her as my husband will become sick himself if he sees, hears or smells it. So to avoid 2 sick at once I take care of whomever may be sick. I find myself dreading winter now. I am absolutely terrified of her becoming ill & will this be the year that I awake in the middle of the night feeling badly. Iy's an everyday thing. It is ruining many things for me. I want to enroll my daughter in Pre-K classes because she is so ready but than I stopped myself today. Why? Well she will be aorund all those other kids & this will guarantee her getting the bug this year. I wouldn't kiss her as much or hug her as much for fear of the silent bug. This is how I knew I had to start seeking help. I love my kids & husband but I can't keep going this way. I am not suffering from any of the things described here, for instance I love going out eat. Anyway, I would appreciate any & all help. I am not so sure we could afford the counseling recommended however if it will help me not to think about this day in & day out........


Thanks for listening. Thanks for helping.