The first time I consciously remember being emet was in 2nd grade. My older sister apparently v* on the bus, and had to come home from school early. I remember my dad telling me to keep my distance from her and I think that is part of what triggered it. I went to school that day, and a few hours in called home to have my dad pick me up because of the anxiety I experienced.

My mom also told me when I was younger I had a TON of SV. I don't remember many of them, the last time I v* (other than a few times from alcohol) was from FP in 2005.

My dad and brother are both germaphobic, but not emetophobic or to the extent that I am. So I do wonder sometimes if that has something to do with it.