Here’s the brutal truth: Sometimes, you’re just going to throw up. If your stomach is that angry, forcing a sip of water is like poking a bear. You might need to wait 30–60 minutes. Let your stomach settle completely. Nausea often comes in waves.
During that waiting period, lick an ice cube. Or suck on a flat, room-temperature soda (ginger ale or cola). The carbonation is gone, but the sugar and flavor coat your stomach in a gentle way. You’re not a failure if you need to wait. You’re just a human with a temporarily rebellious digestive system.
