UNDERSTAND & CURE YOUR EMETOPHOBIA VIDEO SERIES
You didn't choose emetophobia, but understanding why it developed is the first step toward changing it. This video explores the science and psychology behind emetophobia, including neurology, trauma, and co-occurring conditions like OCD and anxiety, so you can finally make sense of your fear. Developed by the emetophobia specialists at CABT, one of the only practices in the greater Philadelphia area dedicated exclusively to emetophobia treatment.
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What You’ll Learn
WHY EMETOPHOBIA DEVELOPS
A deep dive into the origins of emetophobia through three lenses:
Medicine: How physical and physiological factors can lay the groundwork for fear
Neurology: What’s happening in the brain when emetophobia takes hold, and why the fear feels so automatic and out of your control
Psychology: The thought patterns, learned behaviors, and emotional responses that drive and maintain the fear
THE ROLE TRAUMA AND CO-OCCURING CONDITIONS PLAY IN EMETOPHOBIA
The personal and contextual factors that can make someone more vulnerable to developing this fear:
Association with other mental health conditions: How emetophobia often co-occurs with anxiety disorders, OCD, and other conditions, and what that means for you
High sensitivity: Why highly sensitive individuals may be more prone to intense fears, and how this trait intersects with emetophobia
Trauma: The role that past traumatic experiences can play in triggering or intensifying emetophobia
Fear of losing control: How the deep need to feel in control fuels avoidance and keeps the fear cycle spinning
WHY UNDERSTANDING YOUR FEAR IS THE FOUNDATION OF RECOVERY
Is this emetophobia video right for me?
This video is for you if:
You've been told you have emetophobia, but don't fully understand why
You want to understand your fear before committing to therapy
You've tried to research emetophobia online and found more confusion than clarity
You're ready to stop feeling ashamed of your fear and start understanding it
You're a family member or therapist who wants to understand how emetophobia develops
Explore the Understand & Cure Your Emetophobia Video Series
ERP Treatment & Recovery Roadmap
Your Most Common Questions Answered by Specialists
Emetophobia FAQs
A Guide for Families & Caregivers
Tools & Strategies to Stay Better
How to Know When You've Gotten Better
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Meet Your Emetophobia Experts
With over 20 years of clinical experience and a lifetime of living with emetophobia, these experts specialize in empirically supported treatments that effectively address the debilitating symptoms of emetophobia for patients.
David Yusko, PsyD
Co-founder of CABT and one of the most experienced emetophobia specialists in the world, Dr. Yusko has spent over 20 years helping patients overcome emetophobia using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). He has trained thousands of therapists in emetophobia treatment and co-authored Gag Reflections with his former patient, Dara Lovitz.
Dara Lovitz
Dara is a recovered emetophobe who spent decades living with a fear of vomiting that controlled nearly every aspect of her life — until she worked with Dr. Yusko and found her way to recovery. She has since co-authored Gag Reflections and co-leads the Understand & Cure Your Emetophobia video series to help others find the same freedom she did. Her honesty, humor, and firsthand experience make her one of the most relatable voices in the emetophobia recovery community.
If you're ready to work directly with an emetophobia specialist, whether in person in the Philadelphia area or virtually, our clinical team at CABT is here to help. Explore personalized, expert-led treatment tailored specifically to you.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Emetophobia Video Series
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This course is virtual via online videos.
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No, this series is designed to be used independently as a self-guided resource. That said, working with a specialized emetophobia therapist alongside the series can accelerate your progress significantly. If you're ready to explore therapy, learn about emetophobia treatment at CABT.
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There is no right order! Feel free to choose which video feels most aligned with where you are in your emetophobia journey and what you’d like to learn.
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Both options are available. Each video can be purchased individually, or you can purchase the videos 1-3, videos 3-6, or the full 6-video bundle at a discounted rate. If you're unsure where to start, Video 1 is the natural entry point, and many people find that once they watch the first video, they want the rest.
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Each video is approximately 25-40 minutes long and can be watched at your own pace. You can pause, rewind, and rewatch as many times as you need, there's no expiration on your access.
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Yes, the series is appropriate for older teenagers and can be a helpful resource for adolescents who are beginning to understand their emetophobia. For younger children, we recommend working directly with a therapist rather than a self-guided program. CABT treats emetophobia in children and teenagers. Contact us to learn more.
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Video 2 covers ERP and exposure therapy in depth and walks you through how to build your own fear hierarchy, but the series itself does not require you to do exposures to benefit from it. Understanding how exposure works and why it's effective is valuable on its own, and many people find that learning the framework makes them more ready and willing to begin exposure work when the time is right.
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This series gives you the knowledge, framework, and tools to understand emetophobia and begin your recovery independently. Working with a CABT therapist provides personalized, one-on-one guidance, a clinician who knows your specific triggers, tailors your treatment plan, and supports you through the hard parts in real time. Many people use the series as a starting point and transition to therapy when they're ready. Learn about emetophobia treatment at CABT.
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Yes, Video 4 was created specifically for family members and caregivers and covers what your loved one wishes you understood, the well-meaning behaviors that unintentionally reinforce the fear, and how to offer support that encourages recovery. The rest of the series is also valuable for family members who want a deeper understanding of what their loved one is experiencing and why.
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Most emetophobia content online is created by sufferers sharing their personal experiences, which is valuable, but not the same as clinical guidance. This series was developed by Dr. David Yusko, one of the world's leading emetophobia specialists with over 20 years of clinical experience, and Dara Lovitz, a recovered emetophobe who was Dr. Yusko's patient. That combination of deep clinical expertise and authentic lived experience is rare, and it's what makes this series unlike anything else available.
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Absolutely, and we encourage it. Many therapists recommend the series as a supplement to emetophobia treatment because it reinforces the core concepts of ERP and gives patients additional tools to work with between sessions. If your current therapist is not familiar with emetophobia specifically, sharing this series with them may also be a helpful starting point for your work together.
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