Fear makes you seasick
The fact is: there is no patent remedy, so some tips that seem bizarre can certainly be helpful. Psychologists who have studied kinetosis intensively now know that our entire personality contributes decisively to the development and course of seasickness. That means in plain language: Who is afraid, becomes faster seasick, smells of diesel, dirty water or food strengthen the developing malaise, strong noises such as engine roar, wind affect. Confirmed practical tips: Prepare for the trip with wave. Have a normal breakfast, dress warmly but not constrictively, make sure that all personal belongings you will need during the trip are on hand to avoid having to go below deck later. Take care of a fixed, responsible task on board, find a good place for yourself because it is safe.
Medication
The market today offers about 50 different remedies. But whether swallowed, stuck behind the ear, sucked or taken rectally ... no medication is without side effects, because the most important active ingredients dampen the processes in the nervous system. This means: You don't have to throw up, but you don't care about your environment, you are "more or less beside yourself". So why shoot with cannons at sparrows right away? Try a common remedy for motion sickness such as Rodova, Reisegold, Bonamin or Peremesin. The basis of these drugs is dimenhydrinate or meclozine, which take effect about an hour before the start of the trip. The "harder" drugs Stutgeron or Scopoderm patches require a prescription, and the statements about mode of action and side effects are very contradictory. Some professional skippers had the best experiences; the Navy stopped using the patches because of hallucinations and serious visual disturbances.
Alternatives
Acupressure bands that stimulate the Nei-Kuan point have shown varying degrees of success. In contrast, the relief band, so far only available in the U.S., which applies electrical stimuli to the point, is performing well for U.S. pilots. Ginger, the powder from the rhizome of the Southeast Asian perennial, was used in ancient times to treat stomach problems. Today, it is an ingredient in the drug Zintona, which is available without prescription in pharmacies.
Seasickness as a learning process
How should we prevent it? Not at all! Let the first cruise come to you with described personal preparation. You got seasick? So what? Try the second day, and usually you will have learned to deal with it. You have been hanging over the railing for 6 days on your 7-day trip and suffered all the symptoms described? Then stay ashore and devote yourself to your rose bushes!
Source: Charter Horizonte