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Chandler, AZ
A 34-year-old female asked:

Woke up with nausea, cold sweats, diarrhea and felt like i was going to faint. i vomited and feel fine 10 minutes aftercould it be an anxiety attack?

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Dr. Howard Gurr
Clinical Psychology 42 years experience
Anxiety and Nausea: Waking up with nausea, cold sweats, diarrhea and vomiting does not sound like an anxiety attack. It sounds more like a physical reaction to something. If it returns, see your primary care physician.
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