I'm not sure what to make of it...I'm very on the fence, which isn't a bad spot, I suppose. I just hate freaking out about HIGHLY unlikely events. Like getting sick from him not washing his hands...

Depends on the day. Right now, I'd take my chances with the ship going down. In a couple of weeks when things settle down and I'm feeling in control over my issues again, I'd probably take the...

Drives me crazy. I mean I understand you don't want to take time off of work and get behind, but it isn't about that...staying home while you're sick (especially the day after you've been throwing...

That's unfortunately what I was expecting people to think. I know it's unlikely I'll catch it from him speaking, I'm more concerned about his personal hygiene. I know his hygiene habits are pretty...

Hey everyone,

A little backstory. I tend to visit the forums when times are "bad." As in, looking for support I can't seem to find anywhere else, asking questions when I'm concerned about an...

Excellent story, good job! I know I have a hard time giving into just letting it all happen...it's a problem for sure.

If I may ask, how do you think you caught the virus from your neighbor? I...

Don't worry! You can't catch it from him...you ate the food he cooked and you kissed him before he threw up. If it was the norovirus, it's not contagious until a person throws up (or has diarrhea,...

crd08, maybe you can answer this question...when restaurants are given the health code grades, are A grades pretty much safe to eat at? I don't mind eating out, but I do occasionally wonder about...

It's a BEAUTIFUL thing. But don't overuse it, your body can build up a tolerance to it and make it less effective. Or in this case, don't give it to your kids every time they say they have a...

I'm pretty sure Benzethonium Chloride is listed on the Facts Page, and that in concentration of .13% or greater, it will kill norovirus. I came across another paper that stated BEC doesn't kill it...

Hi everyone,

Does anyone have any references or studies that conclusively demonstrates that Benzethonium Chloride (wetones, for instance) kills norovirus? I'm only seeing studies that say the...

The only way I can imagine it would be in his saliva is if he had just thrown up and it had mixed with his saliva (I know, gross). I imagine most people rinse their mouths out after throwing up, and...

Thank you! Just picked him up, he seems well enough and was eating beef jerky so I figure at least his stomach is feeling fine. Thanks again everyone!

Well, I appreciate that. Thank you again everyone :)

Yeah, I get the same thing some mornings. Lately, it's been happening after I've eaten dinner or lunch though. Kinda strange. I'll feel pretty full, and then suddenly I'll feel that hunger-nausea...

Thanks for all the support, everyone. I really appreciate it. Talked with pops tonight, he suspects he had some kind of food poisoning from eating the buffet style snacks in the airport crown room...

I guess part of the problem is that he's STILL not feeling well...still very achy and overall lousy. I'm starting to realize the phobia has turned into more than just fear of vomiting...it's become...

Me too!



I lived in Provo for a few years...but I'm not from Provo! I actually just graduated and moved back from Provo.

Hey everyone,

So, I dropped my dad off at the airport on Sunday afternoon. Everything seemed fine. Apparently he started feeling sick on his flight, pretty nauseated. He didn't throw up (never...

I saw a therapist a while back who suggested rational emotive therapy...pretty close to what you're doing. Watch the video of someone throwing up (or start with a picture of v*, something not as...

I have the guilt associated with emet as well...in a few different forms, I guess.

One, I don't really post here very often, usually if I'm somewhat panicking. I feel bad because I know I don't...

It's very true...if I get the flu or a cold I do realize it's not as bad as I was expecting. The anticipation really is the worst part.

Thanks for all the replies, I appreciate them all! ...

Yeah, he wasn't coughing or anything, he was very normal. You all know how it goes though...the mind runs away from you...

Thanks for the reply!

Hi everyone,

My boss just told me he was sick last night with some crazy 12-hour fever/flu thing. Chills, sweats, body aches, joint pain, but fortunately, no v*ing. Said he felt pretty bad after...

I had a dream one time that a girl in my elementary school class threw up in class...I wouldn't talk to her again until high school, and even then it was weird for me. Heck, even this past...