What you are experiencing appears to be severe anxiety and stress that has started expressing itself physically. When stress continues for months without adequate relief, the nervous system stays in a constant “fight-or-flight” mode. This can cause symptoms like chest pain, nausea, rapid heartbeat, appetite loss, nightmares, sleep paralysis, and a constant feeling of sickness or fear.
The chest pain, vomiting sensation, and inability to eat when you are upset are very common anxiety-related physical responses. Similarly, waking up with a rapid heartbeat, nightmares are signs that your body is highly overactivated, even during rest.
This does not mean something is dangerously wrong, but it does mean your system is overwhelmed and needs proper support.
Next Steps
Consult a clinical psychologist to work on anxiety regulation, stress processing, and physical symptom management.
A medical check-up is advisable to rule out physical causes of chest pain and nausea, for reassurance.
If anxiety is intense, persistent, or affecting eating and sleep significantly, a psychiatric consultation may help with short-term medication support alongside therapy.
Health Tips
Do not ignore chest pain — once medically cleared, anxiety management becomes easier.
Eat small, frequent meals when appetite is low instead of forcing full meals.
Practise slow breathing (inhale 4 seconds, exhale 6 seconds) during nausea or rapid heartbeat.
Avoid caffeine and late-night screen use, as they worsen anxiety and sleep disturbances.
Healing is very possible, but it requires structured support, not just self-effort.