Ken Goodman explains why emetophobia is so debilitating and the initial steps you can take to free yourself from this all-consuming phobia.
If you have a fear of vomiting, just reading the title of this article might make you a bit queasy. The mere mention of the V word, (not to mention the P word or B word) can send emetophobics into a state of anxiety. If you can relate, I encourage you to press on despite…
The illness you fear might not be the illness you have. I recently conducted an online support group for people with all sorts of health fears, from cancer and heart disease to ALS and MS. Each shared their worries about moles on the skin, irregular heart palpitations, and numbness and tingling. Although their specific fears…
5 Foods That Can Increase Your Anxiety by Ken Goodman, LCSW Can cookies provoke an anxiety attack? When it comes to anxiety, what you put into your body matters. Certain foods and beverages can make your anxiety worse. Let’s take a look at five of the most common culprits. Energy Drinks: Full of caffeine and…
When times are difficult, we often respond to our suffering with self-criticism, self-punishment, or pleasure withholding. In this webinar, you will learn how to use self-compassion, the art of treating yourself with kindness, care, and respect. Kimberely Quinlan will address some of the most common roadblocks to practicing self-compassion and participants will have an opportunity…
Ken is joined by Hannah, a former emetophobia sufferer from England, as they answer questions from an audience from around the world.
What is an appropriate level of COVID-19 worry and what steps can you take to reduce your anxiety Today I had a Zoom call with a patient who leaves deliveries on her porch for a week and then disinfects the packages before opening them. Another patient shared how upon returning home she removes all…