After many days with heavy rain and chilly temperatures, we finally have perfect weather for the Memorial Day weekend. I was feeling great all day and even treated myself to a sundae at Baskin Robbins. Like many nice days I took Maya (my Golden Retriever) for a swim at Tyler Park. It wasn’t until the Memorial Day BBQ at my Mother and Father’s house that thinks started turn around. The first sign of my emetophobia appeared when my Mother served cole slaw.
I love cole slaw but don’t eat it often. This is because the last time I vomited, which was many years ago, happened one day after eating cole slaw and I have often wondered if it was contaminated cole slaw that made me sick. Cole slaw is one of the foods I’m afraid to eat but will if it’s fresh. After eating the cole slaw, my Mother told me she bought it two days ago which didn’t sit well with me. It was probably ok, but I took two cinnamon capsules just to be on the side of caution. Scientific studies show that cinnamon kills common foodbourne bacteria that causes illness.
Right after dinner but before dessert, my stomach started grumbling and cramps began. I went to the upstairs bathroom so no one would miss me.
Afterwards I was still feeling bloated and queasy and started to feel panicky. My carry-along anti-emet kit came in handy as I started sucking on both mint altoids and a ginger chew at the same time.
With the panic coming on stronger, I felt it best to leave early and used “getting my period” as an excuse. Now that I’m home, I feel much better. Still gassy but I’m not panicky anymore. I’m really upset with myself because I was having a good time and didn’t want to leave when I did, but the emetophobia won.
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