Gag Reflections

<p> Emetophobia--the disproportionate fear of vomiting or being in the presence of someone vomiting--affects millions of people yet is seldom discussed. Part-memoir part clinical history Dara Lovitz provides a brutally honest account of her life as an emetophobe. Written with her therapist Dr. David Yusko her story unravels the mystery of emetophobia.</p><p> Lovitz spent years trying traditional talk therapy and self-help books yet nothing seemed to reduce her anxiety. In desperation she tried exposure therapy. With a therapist's guidance she was able to overcome emetophobia. The history of exposure therapy for treating emetophobes is covered.</p>