emetophobia

What Is It Like to Live with Emetophobia?

by Kay Marcotte December 5, 2014

Emetophobia, the severe fear of vomiting, is not something most people have heard of. Everyone would benefit from taking about the condition openly and becoming as knowledgeable about it as possible. Read more about emetophobia and how it affects individuals here.
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Living with (and Recovering from) Emetophobia

by Kay Marcotte September 2, 2014

Emetophobia is not an anxiety disorder that many people understand. Everyone tries to avoid being sick or seeing someone else get sick, but the avoidance can be taken to the extreme. Find out what happened to a young lady whose life was ruled by emetophobia.
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Fear Vs. Phobia: How to Tell the Difference

by Kay Marcotte August 12, 2014

Everyone is afraid of something, but how do you know when your fears have gotten out of control? What separates fear from phobia? Read more to find out!
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Is It Possible to Inherit Emetophobia?

by Kay Marcotte July 2, 2014

Researchers are finding that a number of mental health conditions may have a genetic component. This can be a cause of concern for people who suffer from disorders like emetophobia; they wonder if their children will go on to develop anxiety issues as well. Read to find out more about inheriting anxiety.
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How Do You Know if You Might Have Emetophobia?

by Kay Marcotte June 11, 2014

Not a lot of people have heard of "emetophobia." The condition is not one that gets attention in the media. This can make it difficult for people to recognize that they have it. So how can you determine if you might have emetophobia? Read to find out!
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How Emetophobia Can Be Influenced by Social Phobia

by Kay Marcotte February 27, 2014

Emetophobia can be a complex and difficult illness to cope with and treat. Many people who have it feel too embarrassed and isolated to even attempt seeking help. Find out how social anxiety issues can have an effect on a person with emetophobia here.
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Recovering from Severe Emetophobia in Childhood

by Kay Marcotte January 9, 2014

Emetophobia is a fear that can have a disruptive effect on your life and happiness. It can be especially difficult for a child to deal with. Find out how a combined treatment with drugs and exposure therapy helped a young girl to get better after she developed emetophobia.
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Emetophobia Is Rare But Also Treatable (Pt. 2)

by Kay Marcotte December 6, 2013

If you read last week's article on emetophobia, you're probably curious about the specific treatment options available to someone with emetophobia. Come find out how people treat emetophobia and how well the treatments work.
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