If you're anxious and fearful because of vomit, or suffering from an upset stomach and are hoping to avoid vomiting, check out these tips on how to ease your queazy stomach.
No one likes to be sick or to vomit, but some people are so bothered by it that there is actually a phobia related to the fear of nausea and vomiting or being around someone who might vomit.
This phobia is called emetophobia. While it might sound strange to someone who doesn't suffer from it, it's actually believed to be the sixth most common phobia in existence. Many people aren't familiar with it because people who suffer from emetophobia rarely discuss it, often believing they are the only ones who have this phobia.
There are ways to help someone who has this issue. One of the best treatments is to seek therapy using hypnosis -- or hypnotherapy -- with an experienced professional. If you think you might be struggling with a fear of nausea and vomiting, emetophobia, you should seek help.
If you're just suffering from an upset stomach and are hoping to avoid vomiting, check out the following tips on how to ease your queazy stomach.
Avoid strong smells - If you are feeling nauseous already, avoid places with very strong odors or offensive smells. When a person is feeling that they may be sick, this can trigger the sensation that makes them vomit.
Seek out a cool breeze - If you are in a car, try rolling your window down and letting the fresh air blow over your face. If you are at home you can do the same thing with a fan. A washcloth that has been soaked in cool water can also have a similar effect. This cooling sensation can settle an upset tummy.
Get your mind off of it - Try to distract your mind from your feelings. You can call a friend, go out for a walk, put on some music, a radio talk show, or even a movie. Sometimes the urge to vomit can be made worse by focusing on it.
Take a nap - If you're able to, taking a nap can also help to soothe an upset stomach. Getting rest and giving your body a break is always good when you're not feeling well, and sometimes sleep is the very thing your body needs to feel better.
Drink the right liquids - If you have an upset stomach, some liquids can help it and others can make it worse. Foods and drinks that are acidic are best avoided. Try drinking clear fluids, like water, broth, tea, or cranberry juice. Ginger tea or ginger ale is also said to soothe an upset stomach.
Eat ginger - Ginger has traditionally been prescribed to combat nausea, and it has been helpful in reducing morning sickness in pregnant women. You can put ginger in your food, eat some ginger chews, add ginger syrup to some water, or make a hot tea with ginger in it.
Eat light - It's best to eat something light that will not further upset things. Fruit or some dry crackers would be a good choice. Foods such as pork and other difficult to digest foods are best avoided until you're feeling much better.
These are really helpful tips that you can use if you're feeling queazy and are worried that you might vomit. However, if you're suffering from emetophobia, a fear of vomiting, you're best bet is to speak to a qualified hypnotherapist or mental health care professional about your concerns.
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