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

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You eat out in restaurants very rarely and when doing so you avoid chicken, spicy or unusual cuisines

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

  You don't like pubs or clubs - even to the extent of walking past them

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

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

 You are very aware of checking sell-by dates

    You avoid flying and travelling by boat

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

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

 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

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

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

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