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KoKo

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

Reply to loves_dulcinea (Reply #3)

Wed Aug 1, 2012, 08:39 PM

Aug 2012

and I'm sure he had many nasty replies calling him a wimp. But, I shouldn't say that since I posted the article without seeing replies.

It's sort of like...he's the first person to ADMIT a FEAR he can't control, nor can medications stop and I feel there will be people trying to put him down...as we all know commenters on articles on News Sites are always doing.

I give him huge credit for even bringing it up!

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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