New here/A little help, please

[Snowpiper]

Hello to anyone gracious enough to read this. I am new to this forum but not new to this phobia. I've suffered with it for as long as I can remember and some days I manage it well; others, not so much lol. I'm basically posting this to get a feel for how it works. What is appropriate to type out and what isn't? I know the obvious (v and d) but I would like to know the proper etiquette so as not to upset anyone because I would never forgive myself for that. Also, am I even posting this in the proper place? I don't have much experience with forums so I don't want to be that girl who is all clueless and such. Thanks for your time and I'm really hoping to connect with people who suffer from this like I do. I think we all could use as much support as possible

[Kittycat319]

Hi there! welcome to the forums! I think I'm a bit like you as in I have good days and bad days. Some days I don't think of my phobia at all where others i can't seem to get it off my mind!!! Drives me nuts! Lol
Hope you can find some good support here!

[xKawaii]

Hi Snow
Well I check this forum everyday so feel free to message me if you are needing support or just someone to talk to
I have had emetophobia all my life, but it's gotten to its worst the past 4 years.
I'm 18 and can't believe how much this has effected my life but I'm trying to get over it slowly but surely!
As for how you write things on the forum, as long as if you write something graphic make sure you warn people who are easily effected before you write or on the thread name.
Welcome!!

[Ana Bellini]

There are no rules about typing trigging words, though it makes me feel stronger when I write "vomit" instead of v.

Here are other two, if you need a guide:
sv = stomach virus
fp = food poisoning

-15 years old girl who did upset everyone.

[sunnyskies]

There are no rules about typing trigging words, though it makes me feel stronger when I write "vomit" instead of v.

Here are other two, if you need a guide:
sv = stomach virus
fp = food poisoning

-15 years old girl who did upset everyone.

I like that! That you feel stronger spelling them out entirely.
It is sometimes defeating to shorthand the words/terms... it gives them too much power. But I understand people are sensitive to it at certain points with this phobia.

[Snowpiper]

Thanks everyone. I have no issue with the word but again, I am not trying to upset anyone. I know we all have enough we have to deal with as is. I like the fact that you spell it out. At 15 years old, I WISH I had that kind of strength to try to take control of it like you. Sometimes I wish I had that strength now and I'm twice your age haha but thanks again. Hope you're all having a good day. I'm decent here. For now at least