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Torquay Woman Fights Emetophobia with £6,000 GoFundMe

1/11/2025

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Alex Sim-Wise, 43, from Torquay, battles crippling emetophobia—the fear of vomiting—since she was eight. This relentless phobia has plunged her into panic attacks and dark thoughts, confining her to her home. Desperate for relief, she’s launched a GoFundMe to fund her inpatient treatment, costing a staggering £6,000 weekly.

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Story summary

Alex Sim-Wise, 43, from Torquay, battles crippling emetophobia—the fear of vomiting—since she was eight. This relentless phobia has plunged her into panic attacks and dark thoughts, confining her to her home. Desperate for relief, she’s launched a GoFundMe to fund her inpatient treatment, costing a staggering £6,000 weekly.