CABT Blog: Mental Health & Emetophobia Resources

Mindfulness can reduce anxious reactivity, improve emotional regulation, and help you stay present rather than spiraling into emetophobic "what-if" thoughts. This is Part 2 of Dara Lovitz's ten-tip mindfulness series, covering gratitude, mindful listening, morning routines, self-compassion, and setting small sustainable goals.

Mindfulness won't cure emetophobia, but it can significantly reduce the power anxious thoughts have over your actions. Recovered emetophobe and Gag Reflections co-author Dara Lovitz shares the first five of ten practical tips for incorporating mindfulness into daily life when you have a fear of vomiting.

Emetophobic thoughts can feel overwhelming, but mindfulness offers a powerful complement to ERP therapy. CABT's Emetophobia Institute shares 6 practical techniques to help you observe, label, and manage anxious thoughts about vomiting.

ERP is one of the most effective treatments for emetophobia, but starting can feel overwhelming. CABT's emetophobia specialists share 7 practical strategies to help you get the most out of your ERP journey, from building your fear hierarchy to staying motivated through setbacks.

ERP for emetophobia takes courage, but common mistakes can slow your progress. From rushing the fear hierarchy to using distractions during exposures, CABT's Emetophobia Institute breaks down 9 missteps to avoid.

ERP is one of the most effective treatments for emetophobia, but misconceptions about how it works stop many people from trying it. Recovered emetophobe and Gag Reflections co-author Dara Lovitz clears up the five most common myths about Exposure and Response Prevention therapy for the fear of vomiting, so you can make an informed decision about treatment.

The holidays bring big meals, crowded gatherings, and travel, all of which can feel overwhelming when you have emetophobia. But relying on safety behaviors only reinforces the fear over time. Recovered emetophobe and Gag Reflections co-author Dara Lovitz shares six practical strategies for getting through the holiday season without avoidance, and actually enjoying it.

ERP therapy is the most effective treatment for emetophobia, but how does it actually work? CABT's Emetophobia Institute walks you through the process step by step, from building a fear hierarchy to practicing consistent exposures.

ERP therapy has helped thousands of people recover from emetophobia, but how does it actually work? Recovered emetophobe and Gag Reflections co-author Dara Lovitz breaks down the five key benefits of Exposure and Response Prevention therapy for the fear of vomiting, and why it's the gold-standard treatment for lasting recovery.

Emetophobia is more common, more complex, and more treatable than most people realize, but myths and misconceptions keep too many sufferers from getting the right help. Recovered emetophobe and Gag Reflections co-author Dara Lovitz debunks the five most common myths about emetophobia, and explains what the fear of vomiting actually involves.

Wondering why you have emetophobia? The causes vary, from biological factors to childhood conditioning, but knowing the origin may not be what leads to recovery. CABT's Emetophobia Institute explains what actually helps.