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MrSlayer

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18. I love the rolling sea.

Reply to KoKo (Original post)

Thu Aug 2, 2012, 08:21 PM

Aug 2012

The rougher the better. But I have seen people literally turn green from motion sickness. It's no joke and I have nothing but sympathy.

The worst thing is seeing my dad no longer able to go out fishing or ride a roller coaster because of the blood thinners he has to take. It really sucks.

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For those who Don't BOAT...the Consequences can be Devastating! [View all] KoKo Aug 2012 OP

I think that the anticipatory anxiety of getting sick can trigger and exacerbate seasickness. cbayer Aug 2012 #1

I used to work on ships for months at a time, the only time I got queasy NightWatcher Aug 2012 #2

Inner ear ---- balance Angry Dragon Aug 2012 #7

I've been told that's my problem, too... KoKo Aug 2012 #8

Have you tried a scopolamine patch? cbayer Aug 2012 #9

I did...but panic set in once we went out into ocean. KoKo Aug 2012 #11

Yep, anxiety makes it much, much worse and he describes it really well. cbayer Aug 2012 #13

lives in upchuck loves_dulcinea Aug 2012 #3

yes...thought the writer of this really did well coming out and stating the panic KoKo Aug 2012 #12

Me too, but I've found that shark fishing in the deep sounds in GA can be fun and... aikoaiko Aug 2012 #4

Never been seasick. Atman Aug 2012 #5

As comedian John Pinette said.... A HERETIC I AM Aug 2012 #6

lol's...that's "upchuck time" that you are talking about this! KoKo Aug 2012 #14

I can barely CAR, and I cannot even PLANE. longship Aug 2012 #10

Heh.. Wait until the cook burns some bacon in the galley in rough seas.. Fumesucker Aug 2012 #15

Funny, I always did fine in heavy weather Warpy Aug 2012 #16

Yep...those "long slow rollers..." Wish you handn't mentioned that.... KoKo Aug 2012 #17

I love the rolling sea. MrSlayer Aug 2012 #18

Some has much to do with your genetic makeup, I think KoKo Aug 2012 #19