Internet Finds · Posted 16 minutes ago TikTok Has Exploded With People Who Are Just Now Learning About Emetophobia — Here's What You Need To Know From An Expert "When you have emetophobia, your life can become dominated by it." by Krista Torres BuzzFeed Staff Link Facebook Pinterest Twitter Mail Recently, TikTok has been flooded with various viral videos of people talking about their experiences with emetophobia . tiktok.
com And a lot of people who have it are just now realizing how many other people battle it as well. tiktok.com So, to educate us all a little more on what it is, provide tips for those who struggle with it, and be mindful of others who have it, BuzzFeed spoke to clinical psychologist Dr.
Kirren Schnack . She has been working in mental health for over 20 years and is the author of Ten Times Calmer. Kirren Schnack Schnack explained that emetophobia is an extreme phobia of vomiting that interferes with a person's everyday life.
"When you have emetophobia, your life can become dominated by trying to avoid situations where you think that you might vomit." Grace Cary / Getty Images People who struggle with this phobia may avoid certain drinks or foods, stay away from places that may induce vomit (such as a theme park with rides), obsessively check food expiry labels, avoid alcohol, and/or feel intensely triggered around anyone appearing to feel unwell. Granger Wootz / Getty Images/Tetra images RF This can interfere heavily with their day-to-day life, leading to .
