what is emetophobia

Emetophobia is a specific phobia that causes intense anxiety and fear related to vomiting. It can include subcategories of what causes the anxiety, such as a fear of vomiting or seeing others vomit. People with emetophobia may also have other complicating disorders and phobias, such as social anxiety, fear of flying, and agoraphobia. Emetophobia can cause significant social and occupational impairment, and people with this phobia may avoid situations where they fear vomiting, such as dining out in restaurants or being around sick people. Emetophobia is more common in women than in men. The best way to treat emetophobia is with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).