I'm scared of roller coasters..?

Question

Okay.. Usually sometimes I go to parties where there are so many roller coasters. It seems pretty cool but i'm too scared to go on it. I have no idea why i'm scared. I am SOOO not afraid of heights - but it really depends on how high it is. What I don't like is the feeling in your stomach.. Plus I might be going to some theme parks over the summer and I just really want to go on one. Any tips on how to stop being scared?

P.S. I'm ten and some of my friends are too and they are not afraid.. I'm soo jelious..

Answer 1

just  close you eyes on the way up ... hold someones hand ........ and its ok all people don't like roller coasters you can have just as much fun at a theme park not riding them there are plenty of shows and other things to see.

Answer 2

I think you probably have a lot of sensitivity, and this feeling that others like is very unpleasant to you. I had the same issue. I always thought it was an age thing, and when I got older I would get less scared, but even into my 40s I was still afraid to try. I went on an antidepressant / antianxiety med a few years ago, and guess what? I am no longer afraid to ride rollercoasters! I never expected that as an outcome, never crossed my mind, but after I started taking it, I discovered that I was no longer afraid to fly, no longer afraid of heights, and no longer afraid of that feeling from rollercoasters.

If you find that your sensitivity is preventing you from enjoying other things in life, ask your doctor about it.

I take Lexapro, by the way. Not saying it would work the same way for you, but it has been a miracle drug for me that way. I'm sure there are other cases, maybe with other meds, that happened the same way.

Some people are highly sensitive.

Answer 3

most people are scared when they go on major rollercoasrer at first. when i was scared my friends made me go on an now i love it. just try ur best and most rollercoaster r not scary. if ur scared take a deep breath or close ur eyes

Answer 4

I LOVE ROLLERCOASTERS and so does my friend but we both arent fond of the stomach aches and she is afraid of heights but we still go on them. for the stomach just relax realize its not as bad as it seems. the more rollercoasters u ride on the more of a thrill and rush the feeling is!!!! HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!

Answer 5

dont fall for peer pressure

Answer 6

Laughing reduces stress, so try laughing on your way up the hill, and laugh as much as you can in line.

Start off with small coaster and work your way up. Even if you have to ride the ones for the 5 year olds first. (:

Have fun!

Answer 7

quit being a little girl and man up I got on my first roller coaster when I was six and it was a loop one and I'm a girl...trust me once u get on you'll be addicted and you'll always want to get on them just ignore that scary feeling you get in the pit of your stomach when your waiting in line and I promise you'll be so proud of your self and you'll love the thrill  have fun!!!