How do i get over my huge fear of roller coasters?

Question

i have a huge fear of roller coasters. i've ridden a few, but i just get so afraid before going on. i know how rare accidents are and that they're really safe, and i would really like to ride one. i always tell myself i will but when i get there i wimp out. if i come really close to riding one my body just freaks; i start shaking and i feel naseous and sometimes i'll get dizzy. but i really want to get over it.

my family is planning a trip to a small amusement park next week and i desperately want to be able to get on the rides and actually have a good time with them. i know if i don't ride any coasters then i won't have a good time, because i did that in october and i had a horrible day in the end.

i'm mostly scared of the ones that go upside down. i don't know why.

it's weird because i've ridden the wheelie rides that go upside down and those don't scare me at all, but the coasters that do make me feel horrible.

how do i cure this fear by next week?

thank you for all your help.

Answer 1

ok... well first i wass deadly afraid of roller coaster but now I love them! just have someone really close to you like your best friend come with you and talk you through it and trust me in the end YOU WILL LOVE THEM! my cousin dragged me on one and now i totally love them!

** and remember! there is nothing to be scared about when you ride a roller coaster just have fun and SCREAM!**

Answer 2

There is nothing dangerous about a roller coaster.

Driving your car is a thousand times more risky,

but you do it every day.

Just have a beer first, and throw caution to the

wind... live a little... it's harmless fun. Besides,

you don't want other people to think that you're

chicken, do you ?

Answer 3

Well, there are several ways to get over rollercoatser fears. Be sure to try more than one, because different kinds of help work for different kinds of people.



1 - If this is your first time on any roller coaster, than try a smaller one than Ghost Rider or Silver Bullet or X2. You will gradually get used the feeling of them, too. that is why you have to start out smaller.

2 - If you're a wimp, (and I'm not saying that you are) When you're on the rollercoaster, close your eyes and take deep breaths. Try to block out all the yelling and/or screaming that you hear, and think of something funny, like your brother or sister doing tricks in your honor. (Parents will work too.) Once you get used to the sights, sounds and feelings of the rollercoaster, open your eyes, and have some fun!

Hope it works!

Answer 4

dont worry, they are toally safe!!! they say it iz more dangerous 2 ride a car than a rollercoaster lol

i used 2 not get on them, i wuld be shaking at the line, but then i just got on and i luved them!!! i know how yooh feel, just try a small one and yooh will like it. my first rollercoaster was silver bullet lol

and the upside down thing used 2 scare me 2, but im serious, yooh do not feel that you are upside down. give them a try, then your fear will get over, trust me =]

Answer 5

Just go on one! Have your friends or family stay in line with you so they can calm you and motivate you (and hold you back when you try to jump out of line at the last minute, lol).

The most important thing is to just take a deep breath, and get in that seat, and DON'T TURN BACK!!

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