What is Emetophobia, Also Known As Fear of Vomiting?
Emetophobia, or more plainly the fear of vomiting is derived from the Latin root emesis, which means vomiting. There is very little public awareness about this condition, but according to some estimates it’s among the most common – one list places it at number five. Many emetophobia sufferers keep quiet about it because they’re embarrassed over it, so that’s why there is so little publicity about it. And it truly is a serious and debilitating condition – whereas with other phobias you can usually avoid the source of your fear. When you’re afraid of flying, you can take the car instead. What makes fear of vomiting such a big problem is that when you suffer this fear, you are afraid of YOURSELF. And there is no running away from yourself, the fear can accompany you everywhere. Life really is tougher for emetophobia sufferers, and they have a higher risk for depression and anxieties. What causes one to suffer from this condition? Usually it’s an experience from one’s earlier years when th
