Emetophobia | Ep 26

Erin, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and OCD Specialist, raises awareness about emetophobia.   Erin explains what emetophobia is, differentiates between emetophobia and OCD, and discusses effective treatments, including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).   She shares various exercises to desensitize the fear of vomiting and provides insights into related conditions.   Stay tuned for the next episode honoring Pride Month with a discussion into sexual orientation OCD.   00:00 Introduction to OCD Awareness 00:50 Understanding Emetophobia 01:30 Meet Erin: Your OCD Specialist 01:56 Mental Health Awareness Month Recap 03:31 What is Emetophobia? 04:16 Phobias vs. OCD 05:44 OCD and Emetophobia: Behaviors and Compulsions 11:24 Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy 15:19 Practical Exposure Exercises 22:44 Conclusion and Next Steps   ✨Content is proudly sponsored by NOCD. Go to NOCD.com/savage to get evidence-based treatment from US locations & abroad!   ➡️If you're located in North Carolina or Virginia, Book Your Consult with Erin to schedule your free 15-minute video call. 🎥 Erin is now accepting new clients for an intensive outpatient program!   ➡️Love the podcast? Awesome! Treat Erin to a coffee! ☕️   ➡️Want more? 👏 Snag a spot on Erin's email newsletter to get extra tips, tricks, & insider info. 📧 Shop Erin's store for OCD-themed merch to brighten your day. ☀️   ➡️Handpicked rec's for you: Thrizer simplifies your insurance benefits for out-of-network care. Descript offers powerful tools for editing audio & video, making it easy to polish your podcast. Needing passive income? Open a high-yield savings account with SoFi & get $25 for opening an account with my link! 💸 *These are affiliate links, which means I may get a kickback (at no additional cost to you) if you purchase after clicking. ➡️Please rate the show with five stars, & select "Write a Review" to let others know what you loved most about the episode! ✍️ When you leave that raving review, shoot me a message to get your special bonus! 🎉