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  1. #1
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    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 .

  2. #2
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    Welcome to the site and glad you found us, i found it by accident too,probably when unwisely googling noro or something, but i have found it a massive source of support ever since [img]smileys/smilies_01.gif[/img]

    I was the same with the strange activities list, it could have been written by me lol.

    Look forward to hearing from you in the weeks to come x

  3. #3
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    Welcome to the site. I remember how excited I was when I found this sit too. I couldn't belive so many other people felt the same way that I did.

    I have found lots of great help on here and I hope you will too!!

    Welcome [img]smileys/smilies_01.gif[/img]

  4. #4
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    Thank you [img]smileys/smilies_01.gif[/img] it's good to finally be able to have people to talk to about it who understand. Although I've told a select few people, my friends and family never understand why I don't come to dinners out and have to sit by the door in cafes etc. Some of my behaviour must seem really bizarre to them!

  5. #5
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    Im also new to this website but I am so thankful I found it. I too felt like i was the only person who suffered from this phobia! Im so glad Im not the only one dealing with this. I was also shocked when I read the section "the strange things we do" because I can relate to about 98% of those activities! It has been a huge relief to read others' stories and to relate and not feel foolish for thinking the way I do about V*.

  6. #6
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    I am also new and just posted a discussion myself. I also have most the behaviours you do. I have gotten worse with my behaviour to the extent people are starting to realise it where as they never used too. I wish you luck with your phobia and hopefully everyone can get over it in time. Best wish's .

  7. #7
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    Welcome to all the new members. I find this forum very supportive and a lot of help to me. I hope it does the same for you. It just feels good to not feel like the only person in the world that suffers from this.

 

 

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