Hi Ali

Do have a look at message 153 which is my reply to another mother with
a similar problem. Maybe something in that will be a little help.
I wouldn't advise asking visitors not to wear buttons. The problem is
that she will soon be at school and coming into more contact with
button-wearers and to a certain extent she is going to have to learn
to cope with that. I would talk to her about it. Tell her that you
understand that she doesn't like buttons (perhaps even tell her that
other people feel the same way) but she has to understand that some
people DO like them and want to wear them.

It might be useful to find professional help for her if you can. Even
if she continues to dislike buttons for the rest of her life (like me)
there may be strategies that help her deal with a life full of button-
lovers.

Good luck and do let us know how you get on.
If anyone has any success in beating this weird phobia we would all
love to know :-)

Barbara

--- In b_phobia@yahoogroups.com, "Ali" <ali@...> wrote:
>
> Hi
> My daughter finds bs make her feel disgusted and sick. She cannot eat
> if someone is in view wearing the things, even when it's her
favourite
> food. She can hardly bear to be hugged by someone wearing them, even
> if it's one of her favourite people.
> Any advice is gratefully received.
> Should I ask everyone visiting not to wear buttons? Should I seek out
> therapy for her? If so, what kind? Should I talk to her about it a
lot
> or just let it happen?
> I have stopped wearing them, about a year ago.
> Any opinions I would really welcome.
> Thanks in advance
> Ali
>