THIS MONTH
✢ Phobias
✢ Vaccines
Q I hate being sick. This started after I had a horrible bout of food poisoning. I feel nauseous and anxious when someone talks about it or even if it comes up on the TV. I throw away food days before the expiry date and I’ve stopped going to restaurants or out with friends, as I’m concerned I will get ill. Can this be helped? I want my life back!
A It sounds like you have developed a phobia of vomiting. Phobias are overwhelming fears and can be related to anything from a place to an object or situation. It can be extremely debilitating and have a