Free Yourself from Emetophobia: A CBT Self-Help Guide for a Fear of Vomiting

by Alexandra Keyes, Alexandra Keyes

Emetophobia can have a huge impact on daily life, from avoiding certain foods and alcohol to worrying about travel, pregnancy, hygiene and caring for loved ones when they are ill. This self-help guide will help you to better understand emetophobia and give you the tools to overcome it.Using proven cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) including exposure and response prevention (ERP) techniques, this book will support you · Understand what emetophobia is and what keeps it going· Identify your problems and goals· Set out a step-by-step plan to challenge and defeat your emetophobia· Overcome common challenges and setbacks.The book also includes guidance on medical treatment and advice for friends, partners and family of adults and young people with emetophobia.

192 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 21, 2021

Reviews

[vicinthemeadow · Rating 5 out of 5]

As someone that’s lived with debilitating emetophobia for as long as they can remember, I wish I could rate this book even higher. The authors brought so much new insight to me about the phobia despite my over decade of trying new therapists/techniques. I felt understood, informed and most importantly challenged while reading this book. It’s brought to my attention the importance of stopping the safety seeking habits I use, and accountability from loved ones. It’s also the first time exposure therapy has been brought up where I’m genuinely considering it (for me under the supervision of a therapist will feel safest) as this has seemed too scary in the past. I can’t recommend this book enough to anyone else struggling with emetophobia and am feeling very hopeful for working toward living a fuller life.