So is it a fear of throwing
up or anxiety so bad it makes you
throw up? A fear of throwing
up is called emetophopia. I've had/have emetophobia. I'm afraid of being in situations where I may or someone else may throw up. I'm 29 and I've only thrown up twice in my life. Both were recently due to heavy drinking. While it really wasn't a big deal to throw up I find I'm still afraid of it. If I feel like I may throw up I freak out. It's not a nice feeling at all.