Bobbi’s Reviews > Gag Reflections: Conquering a Fear of Vomit Through Exposure Therapy > Status Update

I find it wild that there are zero RCT’s done specifically on emetphobia. And the literature/research is sparse on phobias in general. The only evidence based treatment is Exposure Therapy.

Novembers BOTM for my mental health book club.

“Emetophobia— the disproportionate fear of vomiting or being in the presence of someone vomiting—affects 11 to 16 million Americans. And it's not an equal opportunity fear, affecting 1 to 3 percent of men and 6 to 7 percent of women.”