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What Is Emetophobia?

No one likes to vomit.

For individuals with emetophobia, the fear goes far beyond ordinary dislike or discomfort. The fear can become intense, consuming, and life-altering, affecting daily decisions, eating habits, relationships, travel, parenting, school, work, and physical health.

Emetophobia is a specific phobia involving an intense fear of vomiting. For many people, the fear also extends to seeing others vomit, feeling nauseated, or being exposed to situations associated with illness or vomiting.

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