Calm Stomach, Brave Mind – Fear of Being Sick (Emetophobia) Recovery Workbook
Calm Stomach, Brave Mind – Fear of Being Sick (Emetophobia) Recovery Workbook
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🤫 You've never really told anyone how much you think about being sick…
You call it a "sensitive stomach." Or being "picky." Or just "how I am." But quietly, the fear of throwing up decides what you eat, where you go, and how you feel on a normal Tuesday.
👀 Does any of this sound familiar?
🥛 You check the date twice… then throw it out anyway
🚗 You skip breakfast before a trip, a flight or a big day
🍬 Mints, gum or nausea tablets are always in your bag "just in case"
🚪 Someone says "I feel sick" and you need to leave the room
📰 Stomach-bug season in the news ruins your whole week
🍽️ Your list of "safe" foods keeps getting shorter
💡 It has a name: emetophobia, the fear of being sick.
It's one of the most common fears people seek help for. It's not your fault, you're not "being dramatic", and most importantly… it can get better. 💛
🔁 Why it never seems to go away on its own
Here's what nobody tells you: fear switches off your digestion. So being scared literally makes your stomach churn, and that feels like proof something is wrong. 😣
So you check, avoid, or carry "just in case" items. You feel relief for a moment… but your brain never learns you could have coped. So the fear comes back stronger.
🪜 The step most workbooks skip
Breathing tips and affirmations help you feel calmer… but on their own, they rarely break the loop.
What psychologists use is CBT with gradual exposure: facing the fear in small, safe, planned steps while slowly dropping the habits that keep it alive. That's exactly what this workbook walks you through, one page at a time. ✨
📖 What's inside: 8 simple steps
1️⃣ Understand: why you feel sick when you're scared, the fear cycle, myths vs facts
2️⃣ Map your fear: triggers, safety-habit checklists, your goals & a starting self-check
3️⃣ Calm the body: breathing, grounding, "riding the nausea wave" & pocket coping cards
4️⃣ Untangle thoughts: thinking traps, 6 thought records & the "and then what?" ladder
5️⃣ Face it, step by step: your personal fear ladder + 10 guided practice logs
6️⃣ Journal & track: 30-day tracker, daily journal, weekly check-ins, food freedom log
7️⃣ Real-life plans: bug season, eating out, travel, when someone near you is sick
8️⃣ Keep going: setback plan, your personal toolkit & a certificate of courage 🏅
📈 Watch yourself get braver
Progress with fear is easy to miss. The trackers turn every small win (a meal out 🍝, a bus ride without mints 🚌, staying in the room 🙌) into proof you can actually see.
👨👩👧 Helping a child, teen or partner?
In kids, this fear often looks like picky eating, tummy aches, or not wanting to go to school or sleepovers.
The workbook includes a special guide for parents, partners & loved ones: what helps ✅, what accidentally keeps fear stuck ❌, and how to support them without feeding the fear.
🎁 What you get
✅ 108-page printable PDF workbook
✅ 65+ worksheets, trackers & planners
✅ 10 guided exposure practice logs
✅ A 30-day progress tracker
⚡ Instant download: arrives by email in seconds
🖨️ Print at home, or 📱 fill it in on your tablet
💳 One-time price. No subscription. Yours forever.
❓ Questions
🩺 I've never been diagnosed. Is this for me?
Yes. No diagnosis needed. If the fear of being sick shapes your daily choices, this is for you.
🧑⚕️ I already see a therapist.
Wonderful. It uses the CBT methods therapists use, so it's perfect between sessions. Bring it along!
⏳ I've had this fear for years. Can it really change?
Phobias respond to practice, even after many years. You go at your own pace and choose every step. 🐢
📦 Is it a physical book?
No. It's a digital PDF you download instantly. Nothing is shipped.
🌱 Your calmer, braver life starts with one small step.
Download it tonight. Start with page one. 💛
This workbook is an educational self-help resource based on cognitive behavioural therapy principles. It is not a diagnosis or a substitute for professional care. If you have lost weight, are eating very little, or are struggling to cope, please speak to a doctor or licensed therapist. For personal use only.
