Is it normal to feel nauseous when I'm really anxious?
Anxiety & Stress
Yes, anxiety-induced nausea is very common because stress hormones directly affect your digestive system and can trigger feelings of sickness.
Anxiety disorder nausea is incredibly common and happens because your nervous system diverts energy away from digestion when you're in fight-or-flight mode. Psychological stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline can slow digestion, increase stomach acid, and trigger the nausea response. This is your body's way of prioritizing survival over non-essential functions. Breathing exercises, ginger tea, and eating small, bland meals can help manage Anxiety disorder-related nausea.