Article: and anxiety. Stress can trigger the vomiting center in the brain, so it is a good idea to stay as stress-free as possible. If you are feeling stressed or anxious, talk to a trusted friend or family member about what you are going through. Often, talking to someone can relieve your stress. You can also stress-free activities like: Yoga Meditation Watching a favorite movie Gardening Working yourself to the bone can make you really tired. When you are exhausted, it is much more likely that you will become nauseous. No one knows your body better than you, so listen to ittake breaks when you need to and don't be afraid to simply rest when you begin to feel tired. Wearing tight clothing can make it difficult for you to breath. Shortness of breath can cause nausea so it is a good idea to wear loose clothing that is comfortable and will allow you to breathe as deeply as you like. While smell is the largest trigger, simply being in a place where you know the smell was once can make you gag. In addition, even thinking about certain food can make you feel nauseous. Keep track of what makes you feel nauseous and write them down. Avoid these things as much as possible. Smells are not limited to food. The smell of the subway, sprays, chemicals, or stinky feet may also make you nauseous. Two common environmental factors that you should avoid are loud noises and bright lights, which can make nausea worse. If possible, dim the lights in your home or office and keep noise to a minimum. You may want to purchase noise-canceling headphones. Other things that may trigger nausea include blinking, motion, standing or sitting upright, showering, swallowing pills, riding in a vehicle, pressure on the abdomen, sleeping with a partner and vitamins containing iron. Some women find that both acupuncture and hypnosis can help alleviate nausea and vomiting. Seek out a licensed acupuncturist and/or a hypnotist if you want an alternative method for treating hyperemesis gravidarum.
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Reduce your stress Get plenty of rest. Wear loose clothing. Avoid anything that triggers your gag reflex. Eliminate environmental factors that can trigger nausea. Try acupuncture or hypnosis.