This question is inspired by the "get rid of it or avoid it" thread as well as various other threads that I have read over time.


In general, I don't think that there are any real, tangible benefits to having emetophobia.


Yet, I also suppose that we would not have it if it were filling some positive role in our lives, even though it brings so much negative along with it. I'd be interested in hearing what positive role or purpose you believe emetophobia serves in your life.


If you think it does have an objective, real benefit rather than just a subjective one that works for you in your life, I'd also be interested in hearing about that as well.


When I wasplagued by emet, I believed that it served the function of making sure that I was never doing anything that could be construed as nasty with my body. I was trying to be in control of the unpleasant functions of my body for many reasons stemming from my past.