Emetophobia – or a fear of being sick – is a surprisingly common phobia. However, very little is known about the condition – including why it so disproportionately affects women.

Emetophobia u2013 or a fear of being sick u2013 is a surprisingly common phobia. However, very little is known about the condition u2013 including why it so disproportionately affects women.

Emetophobia: why do so many young women have a sickness phobia?

Frame Of Mind

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I would also be scared to leave the house because I feared feeling sick, having a panic attack or coming in contact with germs

If someone even mentions they are feeling nauseous, I will immediately go off my food and have a sinking feeling in my stomach

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Current estimates suggest women are four times more likely to develop a sickness phobia than men. 