Podcast : I have Autism and I beat Emetophobia - you can too!

Another main reason that Meg put off her journey to becoming Emetophobia free, for 5 years, was her fear of failure. She had a strong belief that she would fail, and when paired with her perfectionism, she was resisting the opportunity incase she let herself down.

Back story: Meg suffered with her Emetophobia and generalised anxiety for around 20 years. She worked with a psychotherapist for many years but her Emetophobia remained unchanged so she decided to start reading the Emetophobia-Free programme and from the moment she picked up the manual her phobia began making sense to her, which was the ‘most important’ part!

Megs life post-Emetophobia: The moment the Emetophobia-Free Programme clicked for Meg, was when she realised the absolute importance of gaining coping skills. By learning how to tolerate the uncomfortable, there was no longer any need for her to avoid situations of potential discomfort, because she could cope with it regardless. Meg now gets a ‘kick’ out of those uncertain situations because she knows she is powerful, in control and thriving!

Meg’s previous belief that she would never get a job because of her Emetophobia is no longer there. She is now working in a primary school, which was a massive break through for Meg! She has since moved out of her family home into her own place, and her coping skills keep going from strength to strength! Meg has set up a cricket team of 25 women which she is running independently. She has even won an award and spoken publicly.

Meg knew that seeing someone with ASD successfully beating their fear would have been invaluable for her when she was working through the programme and wants to be that voice of hope for other neurodivergent individuals!

Meg - we can't thank you enough! You're amazing!