And a lot of people who have it are just now realizing how many other people battle it as well. Schnack explained that emetophobia is an extreme phobia of vomiting that interferes with a person's ...

It's safe to say nobody likes vomiting. But while it's not a pleasant experience by any means, few of us really give much thought to it—except maybe when we've had a few too many drinks or when ...

Research highlights the debilitating effects that emetophobia can have on daily functioning, and provides thirteen questions that can identify this sickening fear. Phobias are like icebergs; what we ...

Vomiting isn’t a pleasant experience for anyone. But for some people, even just the thought of throwing up can cause extreme fear, anxiety, or distress. If you have a fear of vomiting that’s so ...

As a child, I made up "rules" to try to protect myself from getting sick. When I was 18, I started working with a therapist specializing in emetophobia, the fear of vomiting. I'm almost 20, and while ...

Emetophobia is an intense and persistent fear of vomiting that extends well beyond simple discomfort or aversion. For many people, this phobia affects daily functioning, relationships, appetite, and ...