Emetophobie: Die spezifische Phobie des Erbrechens – ein Case Report
Andreas Philipp Eckert, Lisa Wallner, Ataraxia Clara-Sophia Hofstädter · Fortschritte der Neurologie · Psychiatrie · 2024 · Heft 04 · S. 135-138
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AbstractEmetophobia is an intense and irrational fear of vomiting, and is classified as a specific phobia. However, this condition has been little researched to date, and little is known about its causes, prevalence, and validated treatments. Most studies indicate that emetophobia predominantly affects females, begins early in childhood, usually takes a chronic course, is associated with psychological comorbidities, and affected individuals often do not report their condition due to shame. Currently, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with exposure and response management appears to be the most effective therape…