Tag: vomit phobia

  • Emetophobia

    EMETOPHOBIA Emetophobia is a phobia of vomit and/or seeing other people vomit. It is widespread and affects around 4% percent of the population – which means there are more than 10 million sufferers in just the UK and USA alone. In this article, we will explore the definition of emetophobia, its causes, symptoms, and treatment…

  • Phobia of Vomiting

    Phobia of Vomiting A phobia of vomiting is a condition where an individual fears vomiting or others vomiting (most often both). Research suggests that 85-97% of emetophobes are women. Symptoms indicative of a phobia of vomiting: Anxiety and panic attacks Obsessive thoughts about vomiting or getting sick Fear of being in situations where you or…

  • What is Emetophobia?

    What is Emetophobia? Understanding the Fear of Vomiting Emetophobia is a phobia of vomit and/or seeing other people vomit. It is widespread and, although research studies vary, it is estimated to affect around 4% percent of the population – which means there are probably more than 10 million sufferers in just the UK and USA…

  • Vomit Phobia

    VOMIT PHOBIA Vomit Phobia: Understanding the Fear of Vomiting Vomit phobia – also known as emetophobia – is a specific phobia characterised by an irrational and intense fear of vomiting and/or seeing others vomit. It is a debilitating condition that can significantly impact a person’s daily life, relationships, and mental health. Research suggests that 85-97%…

  • Emetophobia Therapy

    Emetophobia Therapy Emetophobia, also known as a specific phobia of vomiting, affects millions of people worldwide. It can be a debilitating condition that can significantly impact a person’s daily life, relationships and career. There are many men who have a fear of being sick, however the majority of sufferers are women. In this article, we…

  • Emetophobia Symptoms (Fear of Vomit)

    Understanding Emetophobia Symptoms Emetophobia is a specific phobia that involves an intense fear of vomiting or seeing others vomit. It is a common condition that affects many people, and its symptoms can be both physical and emotional. In this article, we will discuss the symptoms of emetophobia and how they can impact a person’s daily…

  • Emetophobia is the Fear of Vomiting

    Emetophobia is the Fear of Vomiting: Understanding Symptoms and Treatment Options Emetophobia is the fear of vomiting/seeing others vomit. The word derives from the ancient Greek ‘emetikos’ (to vomit). Not many people like vomiting, but for an emetophobe it can preoccupy their thoughts, causing great distress and anxiety. Emetophobes can feel queasy and anxious just…

  • How to increase your confidence

    How to increase your confidence: Amazing post from our awesome coach Fiona Brown on confidence many emetophobes can relate to. Can you recognise yourself in these ‘confidence-killers’? If you can, start making small changes and you’ll quickly start to see a difference 🙌 Here’s how most people think about their lack of confidence:⁣ * 𝘐’𝘥…

  • 21-year-old Isla beats her emetophobia

    Isla beats her emetophobia !What’s life like without emetophobia? 👇👇👇 Here’s 21-year-old Isla’s story: “I had suffered from emetophobia for 6 years, from the age of 15. I had constant panic attacks at school, I wasn’t able to sit in classrooms, or do exams in the hall. I wasn’t able to go to social events…

  • What does being over your emetophobia look like?

    What does being over your emetophobia look like?  Kat runs at her local marathon! ‘I could never have done this when I was emetophobic’ An Emetophobia win for ex-emetophobe (and now Thrive Programme Coach®) Kat🌟💫 “Me and the hubby ran a 10K race in fancy dress 😂 This would have been one of my absolute…