Congestion making me gag

[helenhoo]

Every morning this week since I've been home I have woken with one or both nostrils congested. This then causes me to gag and sometimes vomit (because of the gagging I believe) I don't have nausea and sometimes can breathe myself out of it. Logically I believe this is allergies, anxiety has niggles this is a brain tumour vomit symptom.

[Phuzella]

Did you get the TESOL qualification for teaching abroad?
PS definitely allergies. Not a brain tumour it's snot making you gag

[helenhoo]

It's a TEFL! :) thanks, anything that can help and stop me waking up congested?

[Phuzella]

Antihistamines maybe. You could try an air filter in your bedroom. I have one and they're pretty good.
My son has been teaching abroad for 4 years and loves it. He was very nervous to start but soon got into it :)

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And he went on his own !

[Shazamataz]

I get a really dry/blocked nose at night since starting on various medications and once I wake up I can't sleep because of it.


Here there is a spray called Otrivin which you can buy at the pharmacy. It's not for allergies but is a decongestant I think. Works incredibly well but you can only use it on and off, not every day, else it stops working.

[Primula]

Helen you might find this helpful. Apologies if you've already seen it.

http://www.getselfhelp.co.uk/healthanxiety.htm

[helenhoo]

Thanks so much for that link. & sorry if someone had sent it before I hadn't noticed.

[Primula]

Thanks so much for that link. & sorry if someone had sent it before I hadn't noticed.

My pleasure, do your best to get the help you need. Don't waste any more of your life on reassurance seeking. Good luck :)

[helenhoo]

Is it definitely the congestion?

[Darwin73]

http://www.getselfhelp.co.uk/healthanxiety.htm

Don't forget to scroll down to the Doing Differently section

[brucealmighty]

try an extra pillow that can help you keep your head a bit higher and stop so much post nasal drip going down the back of your nose into your throat.

[Minivil]

http://www.getselfhelp.co.uk/healthanxiety.htm

Don't forget to scroll down to the Doing Differently section

Those are really fantastic tools! Thanks for posting those, definitely doing them!

I really have noticed a dramatic decrease in anxiety by setting limits/decreasing amounts/setting times, etc. Good stuff.

[smiles]

Try washing your duvet and pillows, I( not just covers) I get really bad morning congestion due to a dust mite allergy, bedding (no matter how clean your house is) is the worst place for dust mites, good luck and try not to worry x x x

[hanshan]

I really agree with washing sheets, pillow cases, duvets and covers on a regular basis to keep dust mites down.

You can't use the sprays for more than three days or you get hooked and your nose won't unblock without them, so I avoid them. Try washing your face with plain warm water and massage a little into the nostrils, and drink something warm.

I read somewhere that it is normal to have one side at least partially blocked at any one time. It switches back and forth naturally, and helps to keep passages moist.

[helenhoo]

I used steam last night before bed and took anti allergy spray and didn't gag this morning. It was still slightly congested. I notice that when I worry about it it's worse, funny huh