im new to the site!

[Nikole23Foster]

I was looking up Emetophobia and came across this site. Id like to start by saying I had no clue what I have been feeling since a kid had a name! Ive been severely scared of the v word since I was 6 and got my first virus. I get shaky, sweaty, goosebumps, nauseated, and terrified anytime I think about it! I cant see or be around anyone whos got it or is v. I freak out. I left the emergency room when I was severely sick about 3 weeks ago because of someone in the same room who v. I had gall stones and was hurting really bad and as soon as I seen someone sick like that I left the emergency department bending over in pain and crying not even caring about how bad I was hurting just because I was terrified of getting what someone else had! My husband thought I was crazy.I will wash my hands several times a day, when I go to walmart I use sanitizing wipes on the buggy and have trained myself not to touch my mouth until my hands have been washed! Every virus Iive had that has Iinvolved v has had me on the edge of panic every time I have to v. I stress myself out more by crying and shaking uncontrollably. I feel as if im going to pass out everytime I do acually v. Up until about 2 years ago ive never had but the one as a child but had remained scared still. Im 22 now and have 2 kids and obviously have to deal with there v when they get it. I deal the best I can but still freak out! Lysol cans are emptied, clorox wipes are gone and my hands are red and rashy from washing so much. Im only terrified of v! Id rather have the common flu or cold for a week! 2 years ago I met and married my husband and have never in my life been around so many stomach bugs, ive been sick with them at least 7 times the past 2 years and to me thats ALOT. I havent had one this year yet but its going around my town and now my 2 year old has gotten it...... ive been tore up and nauseated ever since she started v. Ive sanitized and done everything but im terrified im next! Im so scared ive been shaky and on edge for 3 hours. Shes already in bed and hopefully done but im still crazy panicky, I dont know what to do to calm myself. ive just discovered this phobia is real and has a name. All these years ive just thought I was being a wuss and that one day ill get over it and I just havent, ive just always said v is my phobia. Now I have a name for it. Thats my story, signed, the mom sitting here panicking!!

[redastrid]

Welcome! I hope it will make you feel better to know that there are plenty of people who feel the way you do! I hope this website will help introduce you to treatment options!

[mdgirl1977]

oh hon, welcome! lots of emet moms on here that know exactly what you are going through! deep breaths, you are in the right place. first of all, Clorox/Lysol regular wipes don't kill sv or Noro - go get some Clorox Hydrogen Peroxide wipes ASAP. they are on amazon, not in store. I got two HUGE canisters for $16 and I only went through half of the first jar in a year.

[Nikole23Foster]

They dont?! Oh lord. Now I'm more scared. She's been very all night and still is today and seems to do it on my microfiber couch everytime.... I've scrubbed it with dawn soap with bleach alternative at least 3 times. Then sprayed it with lysol like crazy. I don't have access to a card to order offline at the moment... they don't sell in stores? I'm horrified. I mean I've felt sick all day and starved myself just in case I do get it. I don't know why I think not eating will help. I'm just an all around mess.