For many people, summer travel is associated with excitement, adventure, and a break from routine. Airports become crowded, vacation plans ramp up, and social media fills with photos of beach trips, road trips, and international travel. But for individuals struggling with travel anxiety or fear of flying, the approach of a vacation can feel far less relaxing.Some people begin feeling...[ read more ]

If your child is afraid of throwing up, you’re not alone. Many kids go through phases where they feel anxious about getting sick, especially after a stomach bug or seeing someone else vomit. But when that fear starts to take over daily life—impacting eating, school, sleep, or social activities—it may be something more than a passing worry. This fear has...[ read more ]

If you get lightheaded at the thought of blood, avoid doctor visits that involve shots, or feel panicked just seeing a needle on TV, you’re not alone. Fears related to blood, needles, or medical procedures are some of the most common phobias — and they're also highly treatable. At The OCD & Anxiety Center, we work with children, teens, and...[ read more ]

Do you experience an intense, irrational fear of vomiting? You may be dealing with emetophobia, a specific phobia that can significantly impact your daily life. Emetophobia is classified as a specific phobia of vomiting and involves significant fear/anxiety related to vomiting-related cues, such as feeling nauseous, seeing or hearing others vomit, and the experience of vomiting. Emetophobia affects approximately 2%...[ read more ]

What Is Emetophobia and How Does It Develop? Emetophobia is classified as a specific phobia of vomiting and involves significant fear/anxiety related to vomiting-related cues, such as feeling nauseous, seeing or hearing others vomit, and the experience of vomiting. The fear associated with emetophobia is persistent and must last for at least six months in order to be diagnosed as...[ read more ]