I'm new here. I just came to this site for the first time today.


I knew I had Emetophobia when I was young (now I'm 30). I took two (yes 2!) days off from work (yesterday and today), only because I am avoiding the risk of getting virus. A virus (or maybe gastro) isgoing around at my work in the last 6 weeks. I've been struggling for weeks and I felt like I've been "surviving" each day that I did not get it. I wake up each morning, feeling relief that I am not sick, and struggle to go to work each day.


Anyway, when I first came to this site, and read "What is Emetophobia?" Ijust cried. I'm so glad that I'm not alone, and glad that there are people who understands and share this fear. Even my parents and friends do try to understand my fear but they never really seem to "get" it. I felt guily and so stupid that I took two days off from work, but now I don't think I'm that crazy!


Oh by the way, I struggle hard at times when I was at Amusement parks. I love rollercoaster and fast rides. I never get sick on them. But the worst fear is seeing people v****ing and stuff like that. I just wish there are no v****ing ever on earth. Anyway tahnks for reading my post. I will certainly be coming here sometime. Thanks again for this site!