Hey there!
Are you someone who gets major motion sickness or know someone who does? I’ve lived my whole life getting carsick, airsick, and seasick. There are a few things I have learned that really help me when I have to take a long ride or travel and fly and am happy to share with anyone else who struggles with this.
If this sounds crazy to you, then you are a fortunate person who doesn’t experience this. But I swear for me, this all helps so you can use this to help someone else too now.
Fresh air - Let them sit where you can get fresh air blowing on their face. Whether it’s rolling down the windows or giving them a seat at the edge for the breeze, that's a big help.
Fan/Air - If fresh air is not available like in an airplane, consider getting one of these small battery operated fans for like $3 online, or even these cheap hand cranking fans if you might panic about the battery dying. Having the air hit their face is a game changer.
Wrist Bands - This is what I started with as a kid and I’m not sure if they even work or are a placebo effect, but others swear by it.
Ginger Pills - This has been the best thing I discovered because I don’t like dried ginger, ginger gum, or ginger candy, but popping some ginger helps!
Non Drowsy Dramamine - Okay this was a game changer when I discovered this a few years ago and wondered where it had been my whole life. This really really helps me!
Neck Free - Something about not wearing necklaces, or high neck clothing so my neck feels like it has space somehow gives me a little comfort.
Chips & Soda - Choice snack to have on hand is Sprite, Gingerly or 7-Up and a bag of salty chips. No idea why, but something about this is comfort too.
View - Having a view to look out at the horizon and if not available at least a view of a distracting and entertaining TV show is awesome.
Peace and Quiet - Either some light ambiance soothing sounds or no conversation is my preference when I’m not feeling too good.
No Phone - Phones, books, looking down for any reason is a no go so not asking them to do anything, is the best thing you can do for this person.
erin’s tip
Find what works for the person. It’s a game changer to feel empowered to join the world and do things other do and not be held back by motion sickness.
Praying this brought a little peace to your world if you know someone suffering with this, or that someone is you, you’re not alone.
Faith forward my friend.
