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KoKo

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19. Some has much to do with your genetic makeup, I think

Reply to MrSlayer (Reply #18)

Thu Aug 2, 2012, 08:24 PM

Aug 2012

but, in your Dad's case...yes...the drugs he's on to help him go along..probably do make him vulnerable.

But, with many of us..it's just how we are made up. But, we get along in other ways..so I Hope we compensate for our failings when "Leaving Land" and getting "The Heaves."

Still...we wish we could get over it....

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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