My in-laws' friends (another couple) had their second shot the other day and apparently the wife felt wretched with "nausea" the next morning, so hearing that definitely made my heart jump. Don't...

Very interesting. I'd heard that certain blood types were more immune to noro than others, but wasn't sure which. Unfortunately for me, I don't know my own blood type! Maybe it's better not to know.

Last night I dreamed I was in a public ladies' room washing my hands at the sink, and when I'd finished, I turned around to notice a woman on her knees in a stall with the door open and of course she...

Yes, please do post an update on your CBT experience if you get a chance. I've always wondered if it would be effective for this phobia.

Oh my goodness, how traumatizing and scary, especially at 11 years old. :(

For me it was a SV at age 13. I hadn't V prior to that since being very, very little, so the sensations felt so alien and...

Welcome, and thanks for sharing your story. I've had this phobia since I was 13 (I'm 41 now) and have been on this website, off and on, for a long time. It has comforted me in times of panic over the...

I was always sort of ambivalent about having kids, but my phobia pushed me over the edge into not doing it. Not because of the pregnancy or delivery (I'm sure I could've willed myself into overcoming...

Oh, no, sounds terrible. How are things now? I hope you're feeling better and no V.

That happened to me about 18 years ago, I drove by a guy pulled over and leaning over in a suspicious way, and I freaked out. I still think about it every time I drive by that spot.

I've wondered about that too, but I don't think it would work. Because if bad bugs can survive stomach acid (which they do) then they can certainly survive a few shots of vodka. Although, once or...