Vomit Phobia – Fear of Vomiting (Emetophobia)

On August 25, 2012, in Agoraphobia, Contamination/Health-Related Symptoms, Health Anxiety, OCD, Panic, Phobias, School Refusal, Social Anxiety, by Steven J. Seay, Ph.D.

Flu season will be quickly upon us and with it comes an unfortunate increase in the likelihood of experiencing fevers, coughs, runny noses, vomiting, and the like.

Although no one enjoys being sick, this time of year poses particular challenges for individuals suffering from “vomit phobia”, or emetophobia, the fear of throwing up.

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Specific phobias: symptoms & CBT treatment (reader question)

On May 22, 2011, in CBT, Phobias, by Steven J. Seay, Ph.D.

Question: Basically, I wanted to know from an expert, what can a phobia do to a person? How does it affect them mentally? Also I see that you’ve got a new treatment philosophy — is there any way you can talk me through it?

One of the goals of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is to …  (read more)

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