I stumbled across this site whilst browsing the web for antiemetic remedies - I've suffered from emetophobia (with varying degrees of severity) for almost as long as I can remember - even when I was about 8 years old my parents took me to the doctors because I was underweight and wouldn't eat - I told them I had a small appetite - in reality I was terrified of bringing any food I ate back up. It got worse than I've ever known it last winter, I spent every day scrubbing surfaces, washing my hands, wearing gloves and a scarf round my face even when I was in my house; I even learnt to flush the toilet with my foot so I didn't have to touch the handle [img]smileys/smilies_09.gif[/img] . When I looked at the 'Strange Activities' list, I was actually pretty shocked with how many I identified with or have done [img]smileys/smilies_09.gif[/img] . I haven't gone a day in years without thinking about v******* . I had no idea that sites like this existed, hopefully it's something I can get over in time - but it's reassuring to know that there are other people out there who have the same problem as me. So hello everyone, it's good to 'meet' you all .