r/emetophobia

31k members
r/emetophobia is a subreddit with 31k 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 rant, question, needing support - panic attack, success!, and potentially triggering.
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
Rant
: "This sub is hell"
32 posts
#2
Question
: "What do “normal” people do??"
30 posts
#3
Needing support - Panic attack
: "I’m in another country and my husband is sick"
26 posts
#4
Success!
: "Norovirus / Encouragement story"
23 posts
#5
Potentially Triggering
: "TW death"
21 posts
#6
Venting - Advice wanted
: "i just want to be okay with throwing up"
19 posts
#7
Does Anyone Else...?
: "Dysphagia / not being able to swallow"
14 posts
#8
It Happened (TW)
: "Noro got me…and it wasn’t dramatic"
12 posts
#9
Needing support: Just not feeling good
: "Emetophobia and OCD are ruining my life"
10 posts
#10
Techniques, tips and tricks
: "Ways To Help My 6 Year-Old Cope With (potential) Emetophobia"
4 posts

Member Growth in r/emetophobia

Yearly
+3k members(12.8%)

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Last updated: June 15, 2026