Emetophobia, Do I have it?

Question

If someone near me says they feel sick or they are going to be sick, I tend to get very bad palpitations and I tend to be on edge.

Whenever I feel sick I cant sleep and tend to be on edge, my palms sweat and my mouth waters alot.

Do I have it?

Are you phobic as well?

Answer 1

No one likes to vomit. Ive had hyperemesis (excessive vomiting of pregnancy)!!! So yes I have felt the symptoms of not being able  to sleep and being on edge, sweaty palms and mouth watering a LOT!!! This is called ptyalism or something. I get very emotional before I vomit (pre-pregnancy too) I never recognise its because my body is saying "Your about to spew!!" until I am much closer to it. I try ignore it. But it gets beyond a JOKE.

I wouldnt put myself in a box and call myself an 'emetophobe' but yeah, you obviously are scared of vomiting. Just like being scared of needles

Answer 2

Emetophobia is a very common phobia. It does sound like you have an issue with being sick and being around sick. If this is becoming an issue, speak to your Dr, he can out you in touch with people that can help