Bella Ramsey Reveals Struggle with Emetophobia, Months Housebound

Bella Ramsey, known for roles in The Last of Us and Game of Thrones, has opened up about their struggle with emetophobia, a debilitating and all-encompassing fear of vomiting that left them housebound for months as a teenager. Ramsey described viewing everything outside as a threat and obsessively monitoring for signs of illness, which led to significant social isolation and anxiety, including panic attacks on set. They explained that the phobia began in early childhood and affected every area of their life, but noted that understanding their autism diagnosis later in life helped them make sense of their experiences and manage the condition. Ramsey emphasized that while not all autistic individuals have emetophobia, the diagnosis provided valuable context and coping strategies. They now report improvement in managing their fear, highlighting the importance of awareness and understanding of mental health conditions.