emetophobia: a persistent, abnormal, and unwarranted fear of vomiting or fear of throwing up,
despite the understanding by the phobic individual and reassurance by others that there is no danger.  

o Do you eat out in restaurants very rarely and when doing so are very choosy - avoiding chicken, spicy or unusual cuisines

o   You don't drink or restrict yourself to a glass of wine

o   You don't like pubs or clubs where people tend to consume large amounts of alcohol - even to the extent of walking past them

o You dislike dinner parties, social events and crowded rooms which could lead to anxiety / panic attacks

o  You eat little in public and if so you sit near a door

o  You are very aware of sell-by dates and check frequently

o    You avoid flying and travelling by boat

o  You avoid public transport, preferring to travel by car and driving yourself

o  You feel uncomfortable when visiting a cinema and insist on sitting at the end of a row

o  You avoid pregnancy fearing morning sickness and / or the fear of having a child and not being able to care for it correctly if they were to become sick

o  You avoid anyone with a real or imagined sickness bug - either within their own environment or in public places

o  You ensure that you always carry a bottle of water, mints or chewing gum

o  You are very aware of vomit on pavements and check weather forecasts to see when rain is due