Help with Emetophobia
This is how we get rid of your fear
against vomiting and nausea
Emetophobia severely limits the quality of life. Fear of nausea and vomiting is often met with incomprehension. The good news: my patients learn to overcome this anxiety disorder permanently with the Effmert® method. A very effective method for positively changing the thought system, with which I have been able to successfully help numerous patients in over 17,000 individual treatments and hypnosis sessions.
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About emetophobia?
What is emetophobia?
In people who suffer from emetophobia, the fear of vomiting is so excessive that they panic. They always and constantly have...
Fear and panic about vomiting – alone or in the presence of others
Fear and panic of any confrontation with the topic (e.g. through media, conversations, one's own thoughts)
Fear and panic of seeing other people and/or animals vomit
Fear and panic of becoming infected with a gastrointestinal virus
About appointments
This usually requires at least 6 appointments: on site in my practice in Düsseldorf or online. In the first appointment we have a preliminary discussion. The following at least 5 treatment appointments are for combined hypnosis, EFT, EMDR treatment. The treatments should ideally take place at intervals of around 1 to 2 weeks.
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Are you afraid of throwing up?
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Are your thoughts constantly circling around where, how and when you might throw up?
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Do you avoid any media that addresses this topic?
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Do you avoid events where people might vomit? e.g. fairs, parties, celebrations, shows
05
Are you afraid of stomach flu?
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Do you feel nervous when your stomach rumbles, burps or feels full?
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Do you have anti-emetic and always take it with you?
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Do you avoid restaurants?
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Do you avoid expired foods?
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Do you avoid hospitals to avoid becoming infected by sick people?
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Do you miss work, school or university because of your fear of vomiting?
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Do you avoid public transportation because of fear of motion sickness?
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Do you avoid pregnant women because they vomit a lot?
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Do you cancel dates because of nausea?
Test: Do I suffer from emetophobia?
To get initial clues, click on the questions that you can answer with yes.
Evaluation
Not true: 0 points
Partly true: 1 points
Correct: 2 points
Please note: For a specific diagnosis, be sure to contact a doctor or a psychotherapist.
Evaluation
0-14 Punkte: Für Sie ist die Emetophobie kaum ein Problem. Die Angst beeinflusst Sie im täglichen Leben wenig. Dennoch sollten Sie nach Möglichkeiten suchen, damit umzugehen.
15-28 Punkte: Sie leiden mit hoher Wahrscheinlichkeit an einer Emetophobie und werden von der damit einhergehenden Angst stark vereinnahmt. Ihre persönlichen und beruflichen Aktivitäten leiden darunter. Jetzt geht es darum, zu lernen, diesen Teufelskreis zu beenden und Ihr Leben wieder in die Hand zu nehmen.
29-38 Punkte: Für Sie ist die Emetophobie ein zentrales Thema und eine wirkliche Heraus-forderung. Ihr gesamtes Denken und Handeln wird von der Krankheit bestimmt - bis hin zu Ihrer persönlichen Lebensplanung. Die Emetophobie ist zu einem Teil Ihres Lebens geworden und beeinträchtigt Sie so sehr, dass Sie sich unbedingt Hilfe von außen holen sollten.
!! Sprechen Sie mit anderen Menschen über Ihre Probleme und vertrauen Sie sich einem Arzt, Heilpraktiker oder Psychotherapeuten an.
Not true: 0 points
Partly true: 1 points
Correct: 2 points
The author Martina Effmert makes a very important contribution here.
In her book, she examines the disease from a variety of perspectives and provides food for thought and practical tips for those affected and their families.
- TV-Arzt
DOC ESSER
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Emetophobia in Podcast
In Christian Koch's ichStark podcast, I explain how emetophobia is often confused with anorexia, fear of school or other illnesses, even by doctors and therapists. And why some sufferers are banned from supermarkets or avoid films with certain actors
Das sagen meine Patienten
Experiences with my Emetophobia Therapy
"After just the first session, I experienced such a big change. I can now live without fear. I can do things that I could only have dreamed of before."
Lucy
"I am absolutely thrilled with the way she was able to help me with my emetophobia. Martina Effmert will help you to get out of this ordeal."
Nikita
"We had no idea that fear had a name. Mrs. Effmert managed to initiate a healing process for our daughter."
Katja
About Martina Effmert
expert on emetophobia
Emetophobia is my heart's desire. Helping people is my motivation. As a naturopath, I have specialized in psychosomatic illnesses and anxiety disorders, eating disorders, trauma and blockages. People come to me from all over Germany and German-speaking countries. Many of them come to me for treatment because they have read my book: "Fear of nausea and vomiting. Understanding and overcoming emetophobia." A self-help guide for sufferers and their relatives. With a foreword by TV doctor Doc Esser.
Experiences with the online hybrid course Emunis®
These are the voices of some of my patients who have successfully gotten their emetophobia under control.
Ines, 21 Jahre
"I always felt comfortable and supported in therapy. I could repeat the exercises and self-hypnosis as often as I wanted and as I needed."
Carina, 16 years old
"I am so grateful that I came across Martina's book. She gives us a toolbox for our everyday lives."