Of course, the pleasure of riding the amusement park rides becomes much reduced if the feeling of drunkenness suddenly appears. The eyes, ears, muscles and joints sense all movement changes and transmit them to the brain. When the vehicle begins to sway, the limbs transmit different information, disorienting the brain and causing nausea, dizziness, and vomiting. The tips for dealing with hangovers in this article apply not only to roller coasters, but also to boats, trains, and other vehicles. To deal with motion sickness, you can use drugs or do various things that can reduce hangovers, such as dieting and adjusting your body position.
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Method 1 of 2: Coping With Drugs
Step 1. Prepare the drug Dramamine
Dimenhydrinate (there are various brands, but Dramamine is the most popular) is an allergy reliever that you can buy at pharmacies or supermarkets. This drug blocks the reception of signals in the brain associated with nausea and vomiting. This drug is available in two forms: drugs that cause drowsiness and those that do not. Use non-drowsy drugs for rides on amusement park rides. If you are going to be on a plane or train for a long time, medications that cause drowsiness will work best.
- To prevent hangovers, take medication 30 minutes to an hour before boarding the ride. Adults and children over 12 years of age may take dimenhydrinate every four to six hours (as needed). Children under 12 years of age should usually eat dimenhydrinate every six to eight hours to prevent hangovers. Be sure to consult with your pediatrician first before giving the drug.
- There are several other medications for motion sickness. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice on the best brand for you.
Step 2. Prepare the scopolamine plaster
You need a doctor's prescription to get this medicine. In general, this drug is used when Dramamine does not work to treat motion sickness. Scopolamine is usually available in plaster form.
- Talk to your doctor about the side effects of this drug. Side effects that usually appear are drowsiness, disorientation, dry mouth, or hallucinations.
- Patients with glaucoma or other diseases are not advised to use scopolamine. Therefore, make sure you mention all your illnesses when you consult with your doctor.
Step 3. Put on your scopolamine
Instructions for use should be on the packaging. Usually, the tape is worn behind the ear for at least four hours before boarding the ride. Wash behind your ears thoroughly before use. Remove the plaster from the packaging. Stick it on the skin behind the ear. After that, wash your hands until they are completely clean. Leave the tape on for as long as needed or according to the recipe on the package.
Step 4. Try taking a ginger supplement
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is cheap and very nutritious. Ginger can be eaten raw or in pill/tablet form. These supplements can be purchased at supermarkets or pharmacies.
If you want to eat raw ginger before your ride, simply peel the ginger and cut it into small cubes. The pieces are about the size of a candy bar. Ginger has a sharp and unpleasant taste. If you can't stand the taste, you should eat ginger in pill/tablet form
Method 2 of 2: Strategies to Prevent Hangovers
Step 1. Fill your stomach
Eat food before or after the ride to soothe the stomach. Simple foods that are rich in carbohydrates and low in fat are very effective for dealing with hangovers. Eat breads, cereals, whole grains, fruits or foods that contain ginger.
Stay away from spicy and sour foods as they will stimulate your stomach
Step 2. Sit on the most stable part of the ride
On a roller coaster, the most strategic position is in the middle. The seats in the front and back tend to bend more strongly. In the car, the strategic position is in the front seat. On planes and boats, the most stable position is in the center of the vehicle.
Step 3. Keep your head and neck straight
The feeling of hangover arises from the arrival of various conflicting signals from all parts of the body in your brain. Your head won't sway too much if you keep it straight. It is very important to avoid neck and head injuries when riding a roller coaster.
Step 4. Center the view on a certain point
Dizziness will come quickly if the view in front of your eyes is spinning. Keep your eyes focused on a point, or simply close your eyes. If you take a boat, keep your eyes on the horizon to reduce seasickness.
Step 5. Reduce activity
This is the best way to deal with motion sickness. Of course, when you ride a playground, you are required to be quiet. However, if you're taking a plane, train, boat or car, don't move around much. Don't read books or watch movies. Just sit quietly and relax.
Step 6. Put pressure on your P6 point
The acupuncture point called Pericardium 6 is said to cure nausea. It is located near the wrist, which is about 2.5 cm from the center of the wrist. There are shops that sell rubber bands that have a button to press this point. The effectiveness of this method has been scientifically proven.
