Hi. I'm new to this site. I've never even posted a note to a chat room before. I am 42 and have been suffering from emetephobia my entire life, but I didn't know that anyone else had it until last week when I found this site. I've been to therapists, and they had never heard of it either. I'm surprised at how many of you have children. I don't know how any of you have managed to get past the fear in order to experience pregnancy or having a child. I would be too afraid of morning sickness and too afraid that I would run in the opposite direction if my baby threw up. It's really hard for me when my husband feels sick or gets sick. I know that he is the one who should be cared for but I get so anxious and panic stricken that I need more help than he does!
It was empowering to learn that many of you understand my feelings and inspiring to hear how some of you have overcome your fears. I don't hold out a lot of hope that I can overcome mine because I can't imagine life without this fear. I don't even understand why everybody doesn't share this fear. But I am comforted to know that there are people who understand.