Replies to '09/05 Phobias'

Hi, I guess you don't know what is specifically scaring him yet? My mom kept asking me why I was so scared and she thought of what it might be (it wasn't that) but I said "yes, that's it" so I wouldn't have to talk about the fear of Emetophobia, in which this is the first time ever I have a name for it in 44 yrs. I was 10 years old when it started and my mom never found out until I was in my 30's and she didn't think or realize when I told her how serious the condition was then or as of yet. Anyway I'm trying to say is please have regular special alone times with your son. Help him feel safe. Have talks that slowly come around to fun times and later at other times when it's right to scary things. I think if my mom had the time to do that with me I might open up. It would have taken some time and patience. Plus not belittling the fear is a major factor! No matter or how small it seems it's a giant in his mind. I realize you probably know all of this and I'm not the type to give advice and it's a risk for me to reach out to you but my heart goes out to your little boy and I pray that he overcomes this at a young age. God Bless, a