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
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
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