Help to overcome your fear of being sick with counselling and hypnotherapy in Hampshire
Overcome Your Fear of Being Sick, Gagging or Choking using Hypnotherapy and Counselling in Hampshire
A fear of being sick is a common phobia, also known as emetophobia. It is estimated that emetophobia affects around 1-2% of the population, and it is thought to be more common in women than men.
Emetophobia can be a very debilitating condition, and it can have a significant impact on a person's life. People with emetophobia may avoid social situations, travel, and certain foods, and they may also experience anxiety and panic attacks.
Do you experience any of the following symptoms usually associated with Emitophobia and fear of nausea and vomiting:
Fear of smelling sick or seeing someone being sick.
Shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, sweating, nausea
Avoiding eating out in restaurants or at friends’ houses in case you get food poisoning.
Avoiding hospitals, doctors surgeries where people may have stomach bugs even though you may feel very unwell and need medical help.
Unable to visit friends or relatives who may be in hospital.
Emetophobia is called the silent phobia because it is a fear of vomiting that is often hidden from others. People with emetophobia may be embarrassed or ashamed of their fear, and they may not want to talk about it. This can make it difficult for them to get the help they need.
There are a few reasons why people with emetophobia may be reluctant to talk about their fear. One reason is that they may worry that others will think they are weak or crazy. Another reason is that they may be afraid of being judged or ridiculed. Finally, they may simply not want to talk about something that is so unpleasant.
Whatever the reason, it is important for people with emetophobia to know that they are not alone. There are many others who share their fear, and there is help available. If you are struggling with emetophobia, please reach out to a therapist or counselor. With treatment, you can learn to manage your fear and live a full and happy life.
Why is Emetophobia known as the Silent Phobia?
Here are some of the common symptoms of emetophobia:
Intense fear of vomiting or seeing others vomit.
Avoidance of situations that may trigger vomiting, such as public transportation, crowds, or social gatherings.
Anxiety and panic attacks.
Palpitations, sweating, and trembling.
Dizziness, nausea, and vomiting.
Depression and social isolation.
Other the symptoms of Emetophobia can include:
A tremendous and uncontrollable fear of being sick, being sick in public or fear of watching someone else vomit or be sick.
Watching people closely to see if they are ill, or show any signs of illness.
Avoiding certain foods to the point of obsession
Obsessing about germs and hygiene, particularly in the kitchen but also around other people who are ill or might be.
Hating or even avoiding public transport in case others are sick.
Feeling worried about becoming pregnant because of ‘morning sickness’.
Hating hospitals
Being particular about the expiry date on food and throwing away food if it’s even close to going out of date
Hating feeling ‘out of control’
Being quite ‘obsessional’ generally in life – often emetophobics are absolutely fixated on their phobia and it dominates their thought
““Dear Megan, Sorry a little delayed, but as promised please find below a testimonial to add to the website. The move to London has gone well and I’m enjoying living with R** – adjusting to having someone else in my space and trying not to be such a control freak!!
Thank you for your help and patience with me, I remember that first session where I could hardly talk I was so worked up.
My sick phobia now no longer rules my life, and I have much more time to think about other things no I am not constantly worrying about sick. I can now hold a conversation about sick without freaking out, and am having significantly less panic attacks (down from 5/6 a day to only 1 last month!)I found the technique really useful and still use it if I am in a situation and start to feel like I am getting anxious.I do have a confession to make –
I bought you some chocolate coated coffee beans in the hope it would convert you to liking coffee, however I may have accidentally opened them and eaten them all before I had chance to send! (very bad I know…..Thanks again for all your help”