Quote Originally Posted by Bezza1992 View Post
Hi Amanda , I am Sam and I have just turned 20. I am afraid I cant really help you much but I can tell you what I am currently doing to get through each day....I wash my hands after touching anything and I use hand gel as a second precaution. I also have recorded myself saying the simple phrase "not everything results in a sickness bug and food poisoning" whenever I start to panic I play this over and over until it registers in my head!! .... I also have limited my diet I don't eat any meat , dairy products etc and rarely eat out at restraunt's.
I have been prescribed prochlorperazine by the doctor as an anti emetic , so if I ever feel nauseas I take one and it takes it away , the main side affect if that they make you really tired so luckily for me I sleep most night's , unless of course I am in one of my major panic's!!
It is an awful phobia and it has affected my life so much I am on the verge of going insane.... the only support I can offer you is someone to talk to that knows exactly how you feel. I have just started CBT so I will let you know if that helps me in anyway , I will remain hopeful.
In the meantime all I can say is handwashing and handgel to put your mind at rest , a good anti emetic if you ever need it , sea band's for nausea ( non medicated ) , rescue remedy and plenty of chewing gum and mints.
Here if you ever need to talk , take care.
xxxx
The bolded is a BRILLIANT idea!!

Hey Amanda, I'm Erin. While I'm not afraid of getting sick myself, I can definitely understand. I am afraid of other people getting sick. I can't help with the curing the phobia. CBT worked for me really well, but many therapies don't work for different people.

As for your girls, a member on here suggested talking to them about it. Let them know that you have a fear, it's irrational, there's nothing for them to be afraid of. Explain to them everything you can and make sure they understand they don't have to be afraid, that you have anxiety and sometimes you freak out.

I hope that you find lots of comfort here. I'm also here if you need to talk, feel free to PM me