overcome my emetophobia

I’ve been researching this phobia quite a bit since I’ve discovered that it is an actual phobia that many suffer from, and there is actually information about it. I always thought I was just weird…
I’ve had this phobia since I can remember, and I’m like most emetophobics…I freak out any time that I have the slightest pain or nausea; when other people say they don’t feel well; when I hear people coughing or making those noises. I’ve gotten better at seeing it on tv and in movies, I’ve been forcing myself to watch. And of course when I’m actually sick, after I get sick I’m like “huh, that wasn’t too bad”, but then I’m back to being horrified at the idea.
Its tough…and I try my hardest not to let it take over. I’ve been thought to have anorexia a number of times because I suffer from acid reflux and I feel sick often after eating, and so I wouldn’t eat much or often, and I’ve always been underweight, etc.
I’m planning on starting nursing school in the fall, and I don’t want my emet to stop me from being able to follow this dream. I’d like to think that by becoming a nurse I can overcome it. I’ve read stories of people trying to do the “gallon challenge” or whatever to make themselves sick and get over it, and other ideas, but I could never do that.
I feel for all of you, its rough. Best of luck. :) Stay healthy!