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Why do I feel like throwing up when I think of school?

It's generally recognized that psychological or emotional trauma or activation can cause nausea and vomiting in some people. These symptoms have been reported to occur under highly stressful conditions such as loss of a job, death of a loved one, or anxiety about school or work.
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Why do I feel sick at the thought of going to school?

It is not a clinical diagnosis, but it's often a symptom of other anxiety disorders. School refusal is more likely to affect children during times of transition, such as starting middle school or high school. Children with school phobia often become physically ill at the thought of going to school.
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Why do I feel like throwing up when studying?

Test anxiety can also cause you to feel "butterflies" in your stomach, or have a stomachache or headache. You might be shaky, or feel like you might throw up or pass out. You may feel stressed by how your body reacts: "Oh no, my hands are shaking.” And you might worry about doing poorly or forgetting what you studied.
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Why do I feel like vomiting when thinking?

Your brain and digestive system are connected and when your body goes into an anxious state (also called your fight-or-flight response), it triggers some changes in your body, including your digestive system. This can sometimes result in an upset stomach or feeling nauseous.
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Is it anxiety or am I sick?

You may have health anxiety if you: constantly worry about your health. frequently check your body for signs of illness, such as lumps, tingling or pain. are always asking people for reassurance that you're not ill.
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What You Should Do If You feel Sick - For Students

Is it better to hold it in or throw up?

While stopping yourself from throwing up might be convenient in certain scenarios, it's not always the best choice. If it's convenient, it's always best to let nausea and vomiting just run their course naturally. However, if you've been vomiting and can't figure out what's causing it, you should speak to a doctor.
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Does humming help you not throw up?

To soothe your stomach and avoid vomiting, just start humming. It seems too good to be true as it is so simple, but humming will override the nausea by suppressing the gag reflex. The simple truth is you can't hum and gag at the same time.
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Can you skip school if you vomit?

Kids should stay home when they have symptoms like a fever over 100.4°F, diarrhea, vomiting, or trouble breathing. When in doubt, check with the school.
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Why do I feel sick after focusing?

While you might think these sensations are just eye strain or fatigue from looking at your screen for too long, they're actually symptoms of a condition called cybersickness. Cybersickness refers to a cluster of symptoms that occur in the absence of physical motion, similar to motion sickness.
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How do I stop my mind from throwing up?

Things that may help you stop feeling sick
  1. get plenty of fresh air.
  2. distract yourself – for example, listen to music or watch a film.
  3. take regular sips of a cold drink.
  4. drink ginger or peppermint tea.
  5. eat foods containing ginger – such as ginger biscuits.
  6. eat smaller, more frequent meals.
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Why do kids vomit before school?

Also kids very often express their anxiety through body-related symptoms such as feeling sick to their stomach. In the absence of an actual medical condition, the fact that she sometimes vomits shows how anxious she is.
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What is school fear called?

As fun-filled summer vacation draws to a close, be aware of DIDASKALEINOPHOBIA (fear of going to school). School avoidance, school refusal and school phobia are more common terms interchangeably used to describe a constellation of behaviors occurring among 1-5% of school aged children.
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Is school phobia real?

School refusal is a term used to describe the signs of anxiety a school-aged child has and their refusal to go to school. It is also called school avoidance or school phobia. It can be seen in different types of situations, including: Young children going to school for the first time.
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Will I feel better if I throw up?

Once you have vomited, the feeling of nausea may ease or go away. Mouthwatering — your mouth will often start to water if you are about to vomit. Abdominal pain — pain anywhere between the bottom of your ribs and pelvis, and stomach cramps can both happen alongside vomiting.
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Why shouldn t you throw up?

Vomiting leads to low blood potassium levels which can cause fatigue, weakness and abnormal heart beats or heart arrest. This complication is unpredictable and occurs without warning, even in people who have previously vomited without developing problems. If you do vomit, drink some juice to help reduce this risk.
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What to do after throwing up?

Do not eat or drink anything for several hours after vomiting. Sip small amounts of water or suck ice chips every 15 minutes for 3-4 hours. Next, sip clear liquids every 15 minutes for 3-4 hours. Examples include water, sports drinks, flat soda, clear broth, gelatin, flavored ice, popsicles or apple juice.
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Should I brush my teeth after vomiting?

It's best to swish water around your mouth with a touch of baking soda after vomiting. We recommend waiting at least 30 minutes before brushing. Brushing immediately after rubs the stomach acid on teeth. This expands the surface area that the acid touches, causing the acid to eat away at more enamel.
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Should I lie down after vomiting?

If you've been vomiting, the first step is to let your stomach rest. After you stop throwing up, don't try to eat or drink anything for 15 to 20 minutes so you can allow your stomach time to recover. Sit quietly and avoid lying down when you are having a vomiting episode; moving around can make nausea worse.
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Can I sleep after vomiting?

Is it OK to sleep after vomiting? Before going back to bed, you should remain seated upright until you no longer feel nauseous. When feeling better, it is important that you sleep elevated and on your side to avoid choking on your vomit.
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Is it anxiety or ADHD?

ADHD and anxiety symptoms can be similar, and having both conditions is possible. Both conditions can cause difficulty concentrating in certain situations. However, anxiety may also cause symptoms such as panic attacks and feelings of dread, while ADHD can cause impulsivity and hyperactivity.
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Can your mind convince you you're sick?

An example being feeling nauseous after getting bad news, or feeling flustered after being terribly embarrassed. But can your mind ever trick you into believing you are physically sick, when, in fact, it is all in your mind? According to psychiatrist Tony Sutherland, it can.
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