While other more serious health conditions such as bulimia, extreme substance abuse or a heart attack can also cause nausea and vomiting. ![]() Some common causes include a stomach bug, food poisoning, pregnancy, and a side effect of surgery or motion sickness when in a car, boat or even airplane. There are many possible reasons why you may experience the urge to throw up. Your body is your vehicle, it does not define your spirit or your character. When you're about to act on your eating disorder, it can be beneficial to have something positive staring right at you as a reminder that what you're feeling does not define you as a person or physical entity. Personally, I put post-it notes of positive affirmations all over my bathroom and especially on the toilet seat. Us listeners are also here to help you clarify what you're truly feeling. Ask a close family member or friend or one of us listeners to help distract you in a fun, healthy, and productive way by means of conversation or games that require cognitive effort! Puzzles and board games are a great help. Go on a long walk (ask your recovery team about this one if you feel it is necessary) You are doing a fantastic job by seeking new perspectives on this forum! If you really feel the urge to throw up, you can also: Self-induced vomiting can lead to serious consequences if left untreated. If you don't have a recovery team or meal plan, I highly suggest seeking professional help. Did you have a good day? Did somebody say something that triggered you? Do you just feel uncomfortable after a meal? If you are following a meal plan by your doctor, try your hardest to trust the process and know that your recovery team does not want to make you unhealthy. When you feel the urge to make yourself throw up, ask yourself how you're feeling. *Your fever should be gone for 24 hours without the use of a fever-reducing medicine before resuming normal activities.As a recovered bulimic, I recognize this specific pain. Stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities. Remember to cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, and throw tissues in the trash after you use them. When you are sick, limit contact with others as much as possible. ![]() They also can prevent serious flu complications.ĬDC recommends that antiviral drugs be used early to treat people who are very sick with the flu and people who get flu symptoms who are at high risk of serious flu complications, either because of their age or because they have a high risk medical condition. Antiviral drugs can make illness milder and shorten the time you are sick. Take Antiviral Drugs if your doctor prescribes them!Īntiviral drugs can be used to treat flu illness. ![]() ![]() * It’s important to note that not everyone with flu will have a fever. Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea. People who have flu often feel some or all of these symptoms: Fever* or feeling feverish/chills, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches, fatigue (tiredness). If you get flu symptoms, in most cases, you should stay home and avoid contact with others except to get medical care.įlu viruses can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Most people with flu have mild illness and do not need medical care or antiviral drugs. Influenza (or flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by flu viruses.
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