Everytime I tell someone about my phobia I get scared they will judge me and think I'm weird or they will laugh about it. I will admit I am embarrassed that I have this phobia. My best friend knows I have it and she's really supportive but everytime someone around us mentions sick. She has a go at them and says 'don't say that Infront of her, she doesn't like it!' And i know she means well but it is slightly embarrassing, and I'm not too fussed when people mention the word. I don't want people to feel like they can't talk about it just because I'm around.