Here is the story of my worst panic attack ever while battling with emetophobia on public transport: It started as a relaxing weekend to stay at a friend’s house who lives about an hour away, just an hour away, ended in a nightmare. Saying goodbye on our last day, we...
If you ask a “normal” woman what they carry in their bags, the answer might be a good book, keys, makeup, maybe snacks. Now, if you ask me the contents look quite different. I live with emetophobia, the intense and often debilitating fear of vomiting. Emetophobia goes...
As an emetophobe and germaphobe, the last few years weren't exactly easy. The COVID-19 pandemic was a whirlwind of triggers for those of us who fear sickness. Yet, surprisingly, it didn't worsen my emetophobia as much as you might expect. Here's why, and how I managed...