r/emetophobia
32k members
r/emetophobia is a subreddit with 32k members. The community frequently discusses emetophobia, venting, phobia, anxiety, and sick, and they frequently recommend/review laxative, cleaning products, and self-help book, and the most common flair used is needing support - panic attack, question, potentially triggering, rant, and does anyone else...?.
Emetophobia is the phobia of all things related to throwing up. Despite being relatively common and incredibly treatable, many sufferers struggle in silence, not seeking help. This subreddit aims to provide a safe space for sufferers and their supporters to have discussions, post advice, and support one another. Please ensure you have read and understand the rules below before participating in this community.
Popular Topics in r/emetophobia
#1
Emetophobia
45 posts
#2
Venting
42 posts
#3
Phobia
39 posts
#4
Anxiety
35 posts
#5
Sick
30 posts
#6
Hard Time
24 posts
#7
Struggling
24 posts
#8
Nausea
23 posts
#9
Panic
22 posts
#10
Frustrating
19 posts
Products Discussed in r/emetophobia
Laxative
8 reviews
#1
Miralax
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Prunes
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Magnesium Citrate Gummies
5.0★ from 1 review
Cleaning Products
3 reviews
#1
Microban
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
PURELL
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
Opti-cide
4.0★ from 1 review
Self-help Book
1 review
#1
The Emetophobia Manual
5.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/emetophobia
#1
Needing support - Panic attack
: "On a trip, ppl getting sick"
19 posts
#2
Question
: "Has anyone’s child been around kids who started vomiting hours AFTER being together and managed to avoid catching it?"
17 posts
#3
Potentially Triggering
: "I hate this fear, it's ruining my life."
11 posts
#4
Rant
: "I feel like this sub does more harm than good"
9 posts
#5
Does Anyone Else...?
: "Having panic attacks every time I have a bowel movement."
9 posts
#6
Needing support: Just not feeling good
: "i feel so sick, i can’t calm down"
7 posts
#7
Recovery
: "Boyfriend came home drunk"
4 posts
#8
Needing Support - In Acute Crisis (at risk of self injury)
: "i’m panicking really bad"
4 posts
#9
Success!
: "Made a post in here about terminating my pregnancy due to emetophobia about a month ago and wanted to update"
3 posts
#10
It Happened (TW)
: "The worst thing ever is happening. Tw mention of *it*"
3 posts
Member Growth in r/emetophobia
Yearly
+4k members(14.9%)
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Last updated: October 15, 2026