I can't use the kitchen here. I simply can't. Not only is it unclean, but there's nothing in it. The pots are rusty, there's no cutlery, plates... anything. Just the cooker and a sink really. I...

I can't use the kitchen here. I simply can't. Not only is it unclean, but there's nothing in it. The pots are rusty, there's no cutlery, plates... anything. Just the cooker and a sink really. I...

Currently he's living 300 miles away... I feel scared and panicky at least a few times a day, but do other things to distract myself, and if all else fails, I'll have a mint. And if that doesn't work...

I don't really have that many friends, and the few I have don't actually know I have the phobia. I just ask if a food is okay to eat and such-like. I usually get an 'of course' with a weird look. For...

University of Cambridge

If they're putting their fingers near the rim, then I can see why you'd be worrying. That's gotta be a horrible realisation! The alternate mug idea is a good one. Do you think you could get away with...

I get that. I find it difficult to stay in places I don't know because of that. My friend recently had her 21st, and I backed out of staying at hers because I felt uneasy.
I'm constantly worrying...

I suffered quite a lot of fevers in my mid-teens, and they didn't make me v*. Mostly my temperature would feel like it was yo-yoing. I'd be extremely hot and sweaty one moment, then cold and shivery...

I feel like such a pain in the ass and such a burden that I find myself withdrawing. I feel so socially awkward because of it, and because I'm always so scared of being s*.

For example, food....

I think there's a distinct difference between the two.

While my other half is extremely supportive of me, I don't think he understands my phobia. I know he's gotten over his own fear (I'm not sure...

I feel like I'm 'due'. It's horrible and makes everything so much worse.

I do wonder if going to be s* would make it all go away. When my other half was here, I nearly did go to make myself s* to...

I don't want to ever be alone when I feel ill. It makes it so much worse if I'm on my own.

And if I feel unwell I will usually try and find someone to talk to or something to distract myself (such...

Initial reaction: instant fear and rising panic
Then: I ask what kind of sick. I try and talk/rationalise it with them and try and convince myself it's okay. If they say something like...

Hmm, I guess emotional stress and anxiety trigger the feeling for me.


Also, this is just bizarre... but some images/patters immediately make me feel sick. I have such a strong negative reaction...

I can see where you're coming from, however I sooooo want to be rid of my phobia, and now I've taken the first step to getting an appointment, I'm thinking 'I can't wait til the day I'm cured'. I'm...