Conquer Your Emetophobia - by Anna S Christie (Paperback)

About the Book

This empathetic guide gradually walks you through the steps to recovery from emetophobia, starting with being able to read "that word" without discomfort. Each step is designed to be taken at your own pace, with no pressure to race ahead and "finish", but rather to mindfully extend your comfort zone at a sustainable rate.

Book Synopsis

Emetophobia is not simply a fear of vomiting. In severe cases, it can invade every aspect of a person's life, making them avoid having children, rigorously restrict their diets or stop eating almost entirely, and limit their social activities due to fear.

In this empathetic guide, clinical counsellor and emetophobia expert Anna Christie shares how emetophobia controlled her life for years, and how she finally overcame it for good. The book gradually walks you through the steps to recovery, starting with being able to read "that word" without discomfort. Each step is designed to be taken at your own pace, with no pressure to race ahead to a fixed finish line, but rather to mindfully extend your comfort zone at a sustainable rate.

You may have lived with emetophobia for years. You may even have tried to overcome it before, without success. This guide will help you to take the next step in your recovery journey and make real progress towards overcoming emetophobia.

Review Quotes

This book provides the best practical help for anyone who wants to overcome their fear of vomiting. Readers will discover they are not alone and they can take simple manageable steps to overcome their fear and live with peace of mind. Whether you are seeking professional help or are not yet ready, this book is a must read!-- "Karen Lynn Cassiday, PhD, ACT Author and Owner of the Anxiety Treatment Center of Greater Chicago"

Conquer Your Emetophobia is an extraordinary blend of professional expertise and personal triumph. Anna Christie writes with the empathy of someone who's lived this fear and the clarity of a skilled therapist who's helped hundreds overcome it. She is unquestionably the original pioneer of successfully treating this phobia. This book is practical, compassionate, and genuinely hopeful-finally giving voice to one of the most misunderstood and isolating phobias. A must-read for anyone ready to reclaim their life from emetophobia-or for therapists seeking to truly understand it. In my opinion, it is the best adult self-help book on the market.-- "David Russ, PhD, Licensed Psychologist"

Through her therapeutic offerings, social media engagement, and podcasting, Anna Christie has helped countless individuals suffering from emetophobia. She has been - and continues to be - one of the top experts in this area. She continues her good work with this encouraging, informative, and must-read book.-- "-Dara Lovitz, co-author of Gag Reflections: Conquering a Fear of Vomit Through Exposure Therapy"

Written by someone who not only 'talks the talk' but has also 'walked the walk', Conquering Your Emetophobia takes readers by the hand, providing a clear, respectful, manageable action plan for even the most skittish of readers. Anna Christie knows what she's doing and soon, you will too.-- "Dawn Huebner, PhD, Author of What to Do When You Worry Too Much and Facing Mighty Fears About Throwing Up"

"Overcoming emetophobia can be helped, but it takes a lot of courage. Anna speaks with the authority of someone who has had lived experience of emetophobia and is a qualified therapist. She shares her expertise in this book and guidance on your journey."-- "David Veale, Consultant Psychiatrist, South London and Maudsley NHS Trust"

Anna Christie's an inspiration to people with emetophobia all over the world. I didn't think I could be "cured" of emetophobia, but Anna's story has inspired me to keep trying and this book has given me the tools I need.-- "Emma Innes, author of The Emetophobia Survival Guide"

About the Author

Anna S. Christie is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, speaker, and educator in Vancouver, Canada who has worked with over 400 emetophobic clients. She is the creator of the Emetophobia Help with Anna Christie podcast and emetophobiahelp.org. Anna has a history of severe emetophobia from which she has completely recovered. She is the co-author of Emetophobia: Understanding and Treating Fear of Vomiting in Children and Adults with Dr. David Russ.