I have been an emetophobic for as long as I can remember. I had ups and downs but it's always here.
I've been through a rough time lately because I started a new job as an administrative assistant in a primary school two days ago and the first thing I was told was that I had to take care of kids if they're sick. I obviously have to call their parents but until they can pick them up, I have to stay with them. It's my worst nightmare.
I did not know what to do, I was feeling trapped. But I simply told my employer. I explained to her Emetophobia and she was very understanding. She told me we were gonna find a solution that it was not an obligation. I felt relieved.
But now that the biggest problem has been taken care of, the others recover. I am terrified because kids get sick, my office is on the way to the toilets, I am terrified I could get a stomach bug .. And I could go on and on ..
I barely ate today (No breakfast, no lunch ... )and I know I won't be able to handle my job if I'm too weak ...
I hate this phobia, it has been ruining my life for so long ...
If you have any advice, or just want to share a story. It feels good to know that you're not alone in this ..