Gag Reflections: Conquering a Fear of Vomit Through Exposure Therapy

Dara Lovitz and David Yusko, Psy.D
Toplight Books
2022
Target Audience
Consumer
About the Book

 

Understanding and Overcoming Emetophobia

Emetophobia is a strong fear of vomiting or seeing others vomit. It affects many people but is rarely talked about. This book shares one woman’s honest story and explores this little-known fear.

What You Will Learn

  • What emetophobia is and how it impacts daily life
  • Why common treatments like talk therapy and self-help don’t always work
  • How exposure therapy helped the author face and reduce her fear

By combining a personal story with expert insight, this book offers hope and practical ideas for anyone struggling with this fear. It shows that recovery is possible with the right approach.