I finally realized I had emetaphobia about 4 years ago. Its gotten worse and better over the years, until I finally realized what it really was - I can handle throwing up when I can't see it, and I know its something that's not contagious, like hangover. My hungover brother threw up in my car, and I was fine, but now my boyfriend has the stomach flu and I'm a mess. I can barely go see him, even though he needs me, because I'm terrified I'll get whatever he has! He's wonderful and always tells me that its ok, but I still feel like a bad person.

What's going to happen when I'm older, and my husband or kids get sick?????