No one likes to throw up. But for some, the mere thought of vomiting is a Level 12 emergency that halts life in its tracks. This is the reality of emetophobia—a debilitating fear of vomiting that often hides in the shadows of more common diagnoses like anxiety or eating disorders. In this episode, listen to ADAA member expert Ken Goodman, LCSW, break down why emetophobia is far more than a gross-out reaction and hear emetophobia sufferer Lorraine Leal's raw, personal journey of living with a fear so intense she would rather die than vomit.
This episode has been sponsored by the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA). ADAA is dedicated to informing the public about anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and related disorders.
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