I've had this phobia for 44 years not knowing that others did to. I found this
site through the Dr. Phil show. I was to afraid to even look for a site like this
so finding it and reading about...

Hi meercat :D

It's good to hear from another "Dr. Phil-er". I was absolutely amazed at
seeing a name for this phobia plus a person who, as so many others on
this site and Dr Phil's site,...

Yes, that's a shame :( Maybe a time will come that will be the right timing.
You'll know. You are sensitive and seems to be aware of your surroundings
which might be partly why we have this...

Yeah, it seems a little confusing. It's hard to trust someone when they act
one way and say another. Maybe you just remind your teacher of someone
who had hurt her. Maybe she doesn't realize how...

I know exactly what you are saying!!!! I think we are kind of sensitive types.
It's great you know what you want to do in life...just keep going forward : D
Life is hard : ( but it has it's...

You know what rosesandlilies? We have all felt stupid and why in the world
did we do this or that where actually the other people involved usually didn't
think much of it but we beat our selves...

bexcelica, do you live at the east coast? I'm trying to figure out what time it
is where you are...???? or that the times are wrong on the site? I live on the
west coast and it's 2:30 pm here or...

That would be wonderful to help kids!!!! And through art. You would
probably be good at that since you know how painful it is to be afraid. This
might all turn out for good, not only for you but...

Yes, I understand and forgot how hard things are when you are younger
and 1st facing some of the stuff from your childhood. I was fortunate
enough to have a sister for a sounding board through...

Starting cold turkey in getting your book published you go and look at
books simular to what you are writing. Mostly in simular style and close
to the same subjects such as other phobias or other...

I know this might sound a bit strange but hey...

I found out just this past month what helps me swallow pills...I use to put
my head back but that didn't work but if I put my shoulders back as...

I am sure you have but have you thought of taking Dramamine on the plane.
I've had to do that. It relaxes me the same time...hopefully no air sickness.
For any boats too. Might try it before you...

Hi, this is my first post.* Having lurked for two or three weeks I find this board so friendly and supportive I decided it's time to come out of the woodwork.


Having read your experiences I...