I have a sickness phobia

[Claudia]

Hi, I have a sickness phobia. I have just joined this forum and I am looking for anyone who understands my problem.
Both of my children have had stomach bugs this week and now I can't think of anything else other than I might get it. I haven't even cuddled them due to fear. Anyone in the same situation?:weep:

[belle]

Hi and welcome.

I had emetophobia for many many years. I still won't put myself into sick situations, but i am no where near as scared as i use to be.

I'm sure you'll get lots of good advice and support here :)

x

[Claudia]

Wow, thank you for the quick response. So good to know someone else feels the same. My husband and friends think I am ridiculous to fear such a thing. I probably won't eat or sleep for a week worrying about it. I've cooked a lovely Chilli con Carne tonight and I know I won't be able to eat it. I sometimes feel I would love to keep the kids off school forever to avoid these bugs.

I feel better already now I know there are people out there in the same situation.

Thank you.
x

[groovygranny]

Hello Claudia:welcome:to you!

Glad you found us - and that you're feeling better.

I don't suffer with this myself, but as Bluebell says, you'll get plenty of advice an support here!

Pleased to meet you!

:flowers:

[nomorepanic]

Claudia

:welcome: aboard and lovely to see you here.

These previous threads may help..

Emetophobia
EXPOSURE THERAPY... (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2712)
To Emetophobia sufferers (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2253)
1st day CBT exposure for emetaphobia = scary (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=4930)
A visit to the Doctors (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=5503)
CBT for emetophobia my experiences... (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=5998)
Emetaphobia 101 (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7053)

[Nibbles]

Hi Claudia and :welcome:

You'll get loads of advice and support here while making new friends along the way.

Take care,

Mike :)

[KittyKate]

Hello and welcome :hugs: x

[honeybee3939]

Hi Claudia

Welcome to NMP, its lovely to see you here, im sure you will get some great advice, support and make new friends too.:)

Love
:hugs:
Andrea
xxxxx

[trac67]

Hi

Welcome to the forum, you will get a lot of good advice here and make some new friends

take care

Trac xxx

[Lindalou64]

Hello Claudia And Welcome.....linda