Nausea

[Healthanxietyhater]

Does anyone have nausea to the point they dry heave, get a salty taste in your mouth and lots of saliva ( like normally you would when you’re about to sick) but nothing comes out. I know it’s anxiety but it makes me feel like it’s something else. I’ve lost my appetite because of this

[Hidden]

Is it salty or sour? If it’s more sour that could be reflux.

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

I’m sorry for the nausea. You should eat only bland foods when you feel this coming.

[Healthanxietyhater in reply to Hidden]

Definitely more salty, just when I’m dry heaving it happens as if my body is preparing me to vomit

[Hidden in reply to Healthanxietyhater]

Ok I see. Yikes dry heaving sounds very very uncomfortable and scary. Do you stay hydrated throughout the day? And are you extremely anxious before this happens?

[Healthanxietyhater in reply to Hidden]

Yes I have a fear of vomiting so I’m always thinking about it which makes me nauseous

[Hidden in reply to Healthanxietyhater]

Have you tried any antiemetic s?

[Hidden]

My anxiety does this to me. My heart starts racing and I sweat a little and I sit on the bathroom floor crying and feeling like I’m about to throw up but I never do. It’s an awful feeling. The aftermath of it just makes me feel like I’m getting sick but then I feel better the next day. It’s just my anxiety but it’s AWFUL.

[Healthanxietyhater in reply to Hidden]

As soon as I start heaving I always end up feeling better but super embarrassing when you need to do it in public. I hope you’re feeling ok now

[Olive18]

Yes I actually experienced this today. It was so painful! I know mine was caused by my boyfriend fighting with me for 2 days straight. I can't believe he has that much power over me!!!!! 😡

[Frazzledcat in reply to Olive18]

Know this may sound crazy but l have found drinking tea of a flavor you like that’s preferably decaf with some honey helps. Might not work when you first drink but thought it was a joke when told to try as nothing would go down, but has helped me. Think the tea calms the tummy and a little bit of sugar gives the body energy you loose from not eating. I have also taken teaspoons of coke a cola syrup sold at pharmacies cheap and has been an old nausea remedy from way back. If you can tolerate a coke try sipping that. Peppermint is another stomach calmer. It’s finding what works for you. Just hope you and anyone with this finds some relief as it’s rough!

[Hidden]

I recommend the graphic novel "Guts" by Raina Telgemaier. She had the same issue as an adolescent. Her books are for young people, but they are wonderful for adults too.