Emetophobia

Emetophobia and Motherhood: For Moms and Aspiring Moms Who Struggle with Emetophobia
October 15, 2024
Ken Goodman, LCSW and
Emetophobia expert and ADAA board member Ken Goodman, LCSW, talks with two moms who have suffered with emetophobia since childhood to discuss the challenges of being a mother of small children, being pregnant, and the steps they have taken in the last year to overcome their disorder.
by Lily Christophersen
Living with Emetophobia is a constant challenge. Nausea plagues me relentlessly, feeding into a vicious cycle of anxiety. Despite the hardships, I hold onto hope for progress.
by Kay (prefers to remain anonymous), CA

I can remember it like yesterday, the fateful day when everything changed; the day that changed the course of my life forever. I was ten years old and up until that year my life was seemingly perfect. I had two loving parents, an awesome older brother, and tons of friends and even a cute school crush to swoon over. But, over that year, my easy-going life of no worries rapidly changed. My older brother started getting into trouble at school--hanging out with the “wrong crowd” and ostensibly overnight he changed from my hero to my enemy.

Emetophobia Fear of Vomiting
February 25, 2021
Free - now available on-demand. The fear of vomiting can become so all-consuming and terrifying that eating becomes a struggle and weight loss becomes dangerous.
stressed
September 24, 2017

Ken Goodman, LCSW, explains the pervasive nature of Emetophobia – the fear of vomiting – the vicious cycle which keeps sufferers trapped, and the strategy for conquering this all-consuming fear. Please click here to forward any questions for Mr.