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 question, needing support - panic attack, venting - advice wanted, needing support: just not feeling good, 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
#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
Question
: "OCD and emetophobia?"
35 posts
#2
Needing support - Panic attack
: "My mom just got sick"
26 posts
#3
Venting - Advice wanted
: "life is miserable"
22 posts
#4
Needing support: Just not feeling good
: "It MIGHT happen"
21 posts
#5
Does Anyone Else...?
: "Turned into an Eating Disorder"
18 posts
#6
Potentially Triggering
: "Sick child"
15 posts
#7
Needing Support - In Acute Crisis (at risk of self injury)
: "Ex partner did it outside my bedroom door"
10 posts
#8
Rant
: "Why can't I stop thinking about the time I t* up?"
10 posts
#9
Techniques, tips and tricks
: "Cold and emetophobia."
9 posts
#10
Success!
: "My life is better"
5 posts

Member Growth in r/emetophobia

Yearly
+4k members(13.5%)

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Last updated: August 13, 2026