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, needing support: just not feeling good, venting - advice wanted, question, and rant.
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
#1
Microban
4.0 from 1 review
#2
PURELL
5.0 from 1 review
#3
Opti-cide
4.0 from 1 review
#1
The Emetophobia Manual
5.0 from 1 review

Flair Used in r/emetophobia

#1
Needing support - Panic attack
: "It hit my house"
24 posts
#2
Needing support: Just not feeling good
: "Sister has stomach bug"
18 posts
#3
Venting - Advice wanted
: "genuinely whats the point if i keep being set back ? whats the point anymore ?"
17 posts
#4
Question
: "Child with emetophobia, refusing to attend school"
14 posts
#5
Rant
: "Literally none of the common advice or ALLOWED reassurance helps me"
10 posts
#6
Potentially Triggering
: "Warning: do NOT watch the new Monster: Lizzie Borden series on Netflix."
8 posts
#7
Does Anyone Else...?
: "Does anyone else struggle with people pleasing because of their emetophobia?"
7 posts
#8
Success!
: "my anger from no fresh produce for over a month has beaten my emetophobia this time- eating some summer rolls rn!"
6 posts
#9
Needing Support - In Acute Crisis (at risk of self injury)
: "I can’t do this anymore"
5 posts
#10
It Happened (TW)
: "I just threw up for the first time in 15 years."
4 posts

Member Growth in r/emetophobia

Yearly
+4k members(14.0%)

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Last updated: September 19, 2026