I Have An Extreme Fear Of Being Sick (Emetophobia) | Our Life

I am so relieved to read the comments. I've had this phobia as long as I can remember, and I still struggle daily. The way they were talking to/about her you'd think she was purposefully ruining everyone's life. I feel so bad for her, and I truly hope that she's had some real professional support and maybe some more understanding from the people who obviously love her.

This is so unrealistic. My daughter has emetophobia since she was eight. There's no way that an hour conversation would totally eliminate her phobia.

I’m sorry but as someone who has this phobia this video and these 2 people (the therapists or whatever they are) are absolutely ridiculous. This phobia will control every aspect of a persons life and 2 random clueless people aren’t going to solve it in an hour 🙄 especially if CBT/exposure didn’t work. This made me so mad that I had to shut it off halfway through. If this wasn’t just for show and the girl truly has this phobia I truly hope she’s found something that works and is feeling better, because I wouldn’t wish this on my worse enemy. The 2 “therapists” should feel terrible for this.

I used to suffer from this. I'd thrown up twice my entire life and had this idea that it was a massive deal that I wouldn't be able to handle, other people could but I for some reason couldn't. Then had a bad case of norovirus which was absolute misery, and reinforced that conviction. The cure for me was food poisoning and I puked for like 24 hours and it wasn't fun but truly it wasn't anywhere near as big of a deal as I'd made it out to be.

I’ve had emetophobia since I was in fourth grade, and I’m 39. I work in mental health and have educated on this phobia. It is highly misunderstood. I have to have Tums, Gas-X, Zofran, Ativan, and gum with me at all times. My biggest fear with it is getting sick away from home/in front of others. I’ve had severe periods of not eating because of it. I’ve done treatment many times. It’s gotten better but never gone. I got pregnant despite my fear of it and now have a toddler. I have had to deal with her sickness but I get anxious about catching it.

I've had it for 40 years, It was depressing and terrifying. It doesn't disrupt my life much anymore, but today I'm just thinking about it...

Confrontational and harsh. Also meant for film, and that speaks for itself. I hope with all my heart that this “cure” works and lasts for all of Becky’s life. She has suffered terribly. And I hope that, when she has time to reflect, she does not recall the harsh things said to her about the “choice” she made at age 3 (no-one can make abstract choices at age 3) and about her character traits. She was so ready to agree (with all the dreadful things said to her about herself) that the film became simply unbelievable. Most adults would be at least a little defensive. There is a book by Scott Stossel, *My Age of Anxiety*. He suffered from fears similar to Becky’s : that he might throw up in public, and many other anxieties. I don’t know whether Mr Stossel’s book will be helpful, but it is worth a try for any of us who may have similar problems.

I couldn't even finish watching this. I don't agree at all with how Becky and her family were being made to feel. There was so much blame, so many statements, so many accusations and pointing fingers. It's not about who did what, it's about where she is now and how she can be built up and supported to make positive steps towards healing. I have emetophobia myself, certainly nowhere near as intense, but I understand some of these experiences. If I'd been told that what lead to this was a series of choices I'd deliberately made, I'd be devastated. Becky deserves better, and this made me upset.

I’m recovering this this phobia! I vomited for this first time in 17 years, from wine, in January and it wasn’t nearly as bad as I had built it up in my mind. Thankfully I was in an environment where I felt safe and in control. I knew the cause (I had too much wine and not enough food), and I was able to be alone in a cold, clean, bathroom (which is what I wanted). Before that I couldn’t even talk about how long it had been since I had thrown up in the past because I was afraid I was going to bring it about. In high school I developed an eating disorder because I was only allowing myself to eat ‘safe’ foods, I didn’t eat at buffets, in winter I barely left my house because that’s when stomach viruses are the worst. I never shared food or drinks with anyone and I obsessively washed and sanitized my hands. If someone vomited near me I would have a panic attack and run away. I avoided situations where it was likely to happen - amusement parks etc. Now I feel so much better. The fear is still there a little bit, but nothing that isn’t manageable by treating my general anxiety with medication.

I know a teenager who has this disorder. It reminds me of my OCD which is germs/contamination. I feel her pain. It's robbing her of her full life.

I understand the fear of being sick. About three years ago I had COVID. It was horrible. On the seventh day I had a panic attack. I think that’s where my fear stems. I am still horrified to this day. I had my second round a few months ago. Yet, I am still terrified. 😢

This is ridiculous, I wish it was this simple to treat it

this phobia is exhausting and never really takes about.

Severe debilitating emetophobia and driving in a car with others after 20 plus years of it. Impossible after just talking?. If this was possible all of us emetophobes would be cured. I been doin this 30 years and there is no way

I have a big fear of getting sick since my best friend put something in my food and I almost died , it took me two years to recover, nobody believed that I will recover but it was deemed a miraculous recovery. The problem is that I've suffered so much and for so long until I've fully recovered that now I am very scared of getting sick, is one of my biggest nightmares. But fortunately it doesn't keep me away from my social life , is a fear that I can manage. So sorry that this beautiful lady in the video had to go through so much! ❤️

i have emetephobia, and it affects me daily.i get anxiety nausea and i’d convince myself i’d be sick even tho it’s just anxiety from it. i’d constantly sanitise, afraid to go to events, avoid places i’d been sick at/clothes i’ve been sick on, i don’t eat at new places. i am terrified to go to school everyday just in case there’s a stomach bug going around, which there rarely is. if someone is sick in the toilet i will not use the toilet for maybe even days. Update: It just happened.

Oh wow I pray she gets well

Your perception is your reality!

Wow her stomach looks scarred

How inspirational!! I really enjoyed this episode. Congratulations you brave and lovely lady!!! I love horses also 💜🌈