Overcoming the Fear of Vomiting | Mental Health Webinar

In this 2017 webinar Ken Goodman, LCSW, explains the pervasive nature of emetophobia – the fear of vomiting – the vicious cycle which keeps sufferers trapped, and the strategy for conquering this all-consuming fear. If you or a loved one is seeking more information on treatment: Visit the ADAA website: https://adaa.org/# Subscribe to ADAA’s free public newsletter: https://adaa.informz.net/adaa/pages/T... If you or a loved one is experiencing a crisis, please call or text 988, available 24/7 The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), a non-profit organization, leads in education, training, and research for anxiety disorders, depression, PTSD, OCD, and co-occurring disorders. ADAA also provides free evidence-based mental health information and resources to the public. 0:00 Introduction 3:49 How do you acclimate to a cold pool? 4:47 ADAA Blog Response 7:17 Characteristics of Emetophobia 9:15 How Did I Get This Way? 18:04 The Good News for Emetophobics 22:16 What are emetophobics afraid of? 25:56 Some Diagnoses Look Similar 29:39 Many Pieces to Solving the Anxiety Puzzle 38:48 Shift Your Perspective 39:23 Anxiety requires you to protect yourself 44:04 How to Take Small Brave Steps Towards Discomfort and Uncertainty 53:22 What is your motivation? 53:55 Tomorrow's Homework