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I often wake up in the middle of the night and feel extremely nauseous. Some people say anxiety can cause this. Does anyone else experience this? How can it be fixed?

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Last Updated: 06/07/2022 at 10:18pm
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Anonymous
July 16th, 2018 11:46am
I experience it sometimes and I'm sure others do too, it can't be fixed entirely but if you wake up, get a drink and maybe just focus on breathing even if your breathing's okay, it'll help handle it, and maybe if you want to just lie down or sit up on some pillows or something comfortable to lean on, a little light on might help as well, It can help sometimes but not always.
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endearingLion70
April 2nd, 2018 9:44pm
The best place to start dealing with how you feel is to go see a doctor and tell them how you feel. There can be many reasons for how you feel.
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Emilyrosesanders
August 7th, 2018 3:08pm
Yes, And they are right it is a form of anxiety and you should talk to someone to further your options
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relaxermadelyn00
September 24th, 2018 4:55pm
A lot of other people experience this, you are not the only one. This can be fixed by finding coping skills that can get you through it, and possibly going to a doctor to maybe see if it can be treated any other way. Finding a healthy, safe coping skill is always a good idea too. Whenever you wake up and realize it’s happening, doing something to calm you down or get your mind off of it can be a good thing to do so you can get yourself better at the time. Talking to someone to is a good thing too.
Anonymous
December 9th, 2019 7:54am
I understand how you are feeling. Have you ever talked to someone about what is happening to you? You can get help from specialist so they are able to help you. It must be a really hard thing to go through, but I’m sure you will be able to get through it. There are many people that may feel the same, it is normal. Don’t get scared and talk to someone that is able to tell you what is going on with you. Just know that I’m here to listen to you and that you can tell me anything .
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Lucie555
February 8th, 2021 6:19pm
I can't speak from a personal experience. But agree that feeling nauseous can be a symptom of anxiety. Do you feel anxious during the day as well? Do you feel anxious when waking up and getting up? How do you cope with the feeling? Can you fall asleep again? What emotions are you experiencing when walking up by feeling nauseous? All these questions and more should be answered to find out what exactly you are going through. I would suggest to contact your doctor and talk about it with him/her. They can recommend you a specialist who should be able to help you and find out more.
Anonymous
June 7th, 2022 10:18pm
This actually can happen with Anxiety. Anxiety can bring on so many different things for different people. Everyone is different so what affects one person won't necessarily affect another in the same way. But you can experience this or various other feelings when your emotions or mental well-being are off balance. If you have been diagnosed with anxiety, perhaps talking to your healthcare provider about what you are experiencing can help find something that works for you. And if you haven't been diagnosed with Anxiety, still finding and talking to a healthcare provider can help you in either getting a diagnoses or ruling out other issues that could be causing that for you. The best thing to do is talk with your healthcare provider either way. But also, helping to get your emotions under control could help as well. Whether thats through meds, therapy, healthcare provider, or other treatment options. Or simply doing other things that help to personally relax you, your body and mind. Maybe even eating a very light snack before bedtime could also help with the feeling of nausea also. You have to find what works for you.