Thanks for your thoughts, I wish I was the only one

Harp - I couldn't say how long my phases have lasted, I only realise that I haven't been in one when another one starts . I had 13 (stupid, why 13??) sessions of analytical hypnosis 2 years ago - and I felt awful through it. I didn't really realise how awful until I suddenly decided I wanted to move house, closer to my mum, and found I couldn't go to work any more. I still don't know if the therapy helped, but it has got me thinking about possible 'reasons' for my emetophobia (other than the standard stuff I've always considered played a part). I thought I would finish the therapy with a clear memory of an event, previously forgotten, that I would finally be able to face and put behind me. Hasn't happened yet... In the meantime, EVERYONE from my childhood is a suspect in some dreadfully traumatic event that I still can't remember. In reality, it could be something as simple as peeing my pants in assembly