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, venting - advice wanted, needing support: just not feeling good, 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
: "sibling threw up 2 days ago and i literally cannot do anything or relax"
15 posts
#2
Question
: "Please help me. Severe OCD, Anxiety and Emetophobia are making my life unbearable."
14 posts
#3
Venting - Advice wanted
: "Zofran for Colonoscopy?"
12 posts
#4
Needing support: Just not feeling good
: "I didn’t realize I had it until today. Currently spiraling- help please"
11 posts
#5
Rant
: "Too stressful"
10 posts
#6
Does Anyone Else...?
: "I'm begging you not to write off Autism, especially if the phobia seems "hereditary""
7 posts
#7
Potentially Triggering
: "Need support asap please - just been sick (not censored)"
7 posts
#8
Needing Support - In Acute Crisis (at risk of self injury)
: "Every single fucking day I feel nauseous!"
6 posts
#9
It Happened (TW)
: "mom I frew up"
4 posts
#10
Success!
: "Wish Me Luck!!"
4 posts

Member Growth in r/emetophobia

Yearly
+4k members(14.9%)

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Last updated: November 1, 2026