Emetophobia – or a fear of being sick – is a surprisingly common phobia. However, very little is known about the condition – including why it so disproportionately affects women.
“I can’t sleep properly and feel anxious if I’ve been sick, and it takes me days to psychologically recover.”
Unlike Jones, Hamill is yet to seek any treatment – although she says she would if she heard of a treatment that could “possibly cure” her phobia.has been shown to be an effective treatment for emetophobia , experts say more research is needed to develop better a more varied range of treatment options.
A push for more research could also help psychiatrists understand why such a high number of emetophobia sufferers are women – current estimates suggest“Not enough is known at present about the gender differences in emetophobia,” admits Professor David Veale, consultant psychiatrist at the Nightingale Hospital and author of“There is some evidence to suggest that women may be more prone to the feeling of disgust,” he explains.
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