What is Emetophobia?
'''Emetophobia''' is the fear of [[vomit]]ing or seeing vomiting in public.<ref name=AnxCo>{{cite web|title=Fears of Vomiting|publisher=Anxiety Coach|url=http://www.anxietycoach.com/emetophobia.html|accessdate=May 24, 2014}}</ref> The [[phobia]] is also related to fears of [[nausea]].<ref name=AnxCo/> This condition is more common in [[female]]s. The fear of vomiting receives little attention compared to other [[specific phobia]]s.<ref>{{cite web|title=Vomiting Fears|date=25 August 2012 |publisher=Steve Seay|url=http://www.steveseay.com/vomit-phobia-fear-of-vomiting-emetophobia|accessdate=May 24, 2014}}</ref> The problem is often triggered by upsetting or embarrassing incidents in [[Adolescence|teenage]] years (12-19). ==References== {{reflist}} [[Category:Phobias]] {{biology-stub}}