Hi everyone,
After reading about some of the members of the forum, I felt I feel
right at home. I'll explain my fear so everyone can get a feel as
to where I stand on this difficult topic. First of all, I cannot
stand the sight, sound, smell or thought of the "V" word. When
someone mentions the word or any words similar to it, I begin to tear
up, get nervous, and my heart races. If people begin to describe an
event (be it a sentence or so) my tears eyes turn into crying. I
explain and address the fact that I have a fear of this and ask them
not to continue with the story. I cannot comprehend the thought of
myself "Ving" or anyone else.
As long as I can remember, even when I was a young child, I have
responded in a similar fashion. In my early years of high school
I looked up if there is a fear of this action and have told everyone
the proper name since. Now, being in a college known for high
alcoholic parties, the thought about people getting sick comes across
at least once everytime I go to a party, but I still go and enjoy
myself at them. As soon as I know someone became ill I refuse to
return to the area (be it bathroom stall or frat house) even though I
know all is completely cleaned. Everytime I see the area of the
incident, I get a tiny bit nervous and will try to avoid that specific
location at almost all costs. There is one specific incident that
I remember and enforces my fear, but I still had the fear before it
happened about three years ago. (For the sake of others I will
not go into detail unless asked.) I do not let it get to me on a
daily basis (ex: I do not worry about disease or food). Any
advice on how to help? Thanks!
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