Motion Sickness
Just in case you were not aware of the reason you actually feel sick when travelling, it will be a relief to know that there is nothing chronically wrong with you and you are not the sole sufferer doomed with this debilitating affliction.
Motion sickness occurs when the sensory inputs about body position contradict what is expected. It can be provoked by abrupt changes in movement, such as that which occurs during bumpy rides, turbulent flights, and rough seas. It can also occur when one is exposed to moving visual scenes while the body is in a relatively fixed state. When the body seems to send conflicting messages to the brain it is thrown off guard and is unable to react as required.
If you suffer from motion sickness, you will do anything to get rid of that queasy feeling. Here are suggestions coming from a psychologist, which just might work:
Pick the right seat
If possible, sit in an area with the smoothest ride, where motion is least likely to be felt in the first place.
Avoid Standing
The last thing you need when you’re trying to keep your stomach settled is to be tossed around during the trip. So find a seat and get settled even if it means having to start unfashionably early.
Look of into the Distance
Not to daydream, but to focus on a steady point. If there isn’t a tree or barn to focus on, stare out at the horizon.
Eat a little or don’t eat at all
Sometimes eating helps, sometimes it doesn’t. Experiment to see what works for you. About an hour before your leave, eat some plain crackers or a piece of bread or toast. If it makes you feel worse, don’t eat next time—keep your stomach calm and empty, in case you should start to get nauseated.
Keep Hydrated
Carry or have access to lots of liquids – club soda is a great stomach settler; if you are vomiting severely. Guzzle H2O and electrolyte-laden beverages even if your belly keeps sloshing the liquid around. Drink at least eight ounces of liquid every time you throw up.
Motion sickness occurs when the sensory inputs about body position contradict what is expected. It can be provoked by abrupt changes in movement, such as that which occurs during bumpy rides, turbulent flights, and rough seas. It can also occur when one is exposed to moving visual scenes while the body is in a relatively fixed state. When the body seems to send conflicting messages to the brain it is thrown off guard and is unable to react as required.
If you suffer from motion sickness, you will do anything to get rid of that queasy feeling. Here are suggestions coming from a psychologist, which just might work:
Pick the right seat
If possible, sit in an area with the smoothest ride, where motion is least likely to be felt in the first place.
Avoid Standing
The last thing you need when you’re trying to keep your stomach settled is to be tossed around during the trip. So find a seat and get settled even if it means having to start unfashionably early.
Look of into the Distance
Not to daydream, but to focus on a steady point. If there isn’t a tree or barn to focus on, stare out at the horizon.
Eat a little or don’t eat at all
Sometimes eating helps, sometimes it doesn’t. Experiment to see what works for you. About an hour before your leave, eat some plain crackers or a piece of bread or toast. If it makes you feel worse, don’t eat next time—keep your stomach calm and empty, in case you should start to get nauseated.
Keep Hydrated
Carry or have access to lots of liquids – club soda is a great stomach settler; if you are vomiting severely. Guzzle H2O and electrolyte-laden beverages even if your belly keeps sloshing the liquid around. Drink at least eight ounces of liquid every time you throw up.
