QUESTION
Hi Amanda,
Thanks to your advice, my boyfriend and I decided to go for a long drive. However, I’m a little afraid; I’m prone to travel sickness. Whenever I ride in a car, I get dizzy and vomit. I also don’t want to miss this chance to be with him. So, is there a way to keep this sickness at bay?
Love,
Josie!
ANSWER
Hi Josie,
Yes, without a doubt! You know you get motion sickness when your senses conflict with each other. As you watch the landscape pass by while traveling forward or on a ride at the fair that rotates or spins rapidly, your eyes see one thing, your muscles feel something else, and your inner ear picks up entirely different signals. These mixed signals cause your brain to feel dizzy and can cause travel sickness.
No worries, sweetheart, I’ve got you covered. It is pretty easy to manage the symptoms of travel sickness. When driving, you only have to take care of a few things. Some are:
Chewing: Symptoms such as nausea and dizziness are said to subside through chewing. It is the reason why so many people chew gum when they’re flying or in a car.
Gaze at the horizon: If you feel dizzy watching the trees pass by, looking at the horizon is a great way to combat it. Avoiding visual disturbances and keeping the sick feeling at bay will be easier if you do this.
Try to keep your eyes closed: This eliminates visual changes, preventing one of the numerous signals our brain receives that trigger motion sickness.
Open the windows for fresh air: Fresh air can help instantly relieve motion sickness symptoms and help you feel better.
Seat selection: While traveling in a car, the passenger seat is the best place for you to sit.
How to treat motion sickness at home?
From medications to natural remedies, there are many treatments and cures available. Some remedies for car sickness include drinking ginger ale, chewing mint leaves, and drinking water often. All of these usually work best. The most effective way to treat motion sickness is to take medicine prescribed by a doctor or health practitioner if natural remedies don’t provide relief.
I am happy to tell you that symptoms usually don’t last long once you adjust to the new situation. Just imagine yourself romancing with your boyfriend; all your sickness will shrink to nothing. Enjoy your travels!
Love,
Amanda!
