First Step

[asdf]

I finally told my mom how much this phobia is affecting me. I've kept it a secret ever since I was able to get myself under control and start eating again when I was about eight (I stopped for the most part when I was six because I was afraid everything would make me sick). I am so ashamed of this phobia because it's basically running my life, but after discovering sites like this, with actual people who feel the same as me, I worked up the courage to ask my mom for help. I still haven't told anyone else, but I'm starting therapy in two weeks, and I hope to get on the right path before I go off to college.

Thanks to all the people who posted their stories and gave me hope.

[ann32]

awe good for you! you can do this! Have patience...we are all right there with you!

[olschesky]

don't you feel a little better already???

congrats

[sage]

Hey good luck asdf! Be sure to print out the articles in our Information and Research section so you can help your therapist come up with a treatment plan...

All the best,
Sage

[asdf]

Thanks everyone , and yes I do feel a bit better already.


Is it common for a therapist to not know about emetophobia? I'll be sure to print out that information, but will they still know what to do to help?