Question:
how do i get over my fear of roller coasters?
Emily Webb
2011-06-06 22:07:17 UTC
I want to go to Kings island with my boyfriend but i hate roller coasters they have a waterpark there but i dont think he would enjoy that but i dont want to sit and watch him ride roller coasters and i dont think he wants to watch me ride water slides, I dont know what to do! HELP?!
Ten answers:
anonymous
2011-06-07 01:49:59 UTC
Take small steps toward your goal. Find out what rides you can take — what type of rides don't bother you and what rides make you nervous just watching them.



Ride a small roller coaster that you are a little nervous about. It will usually only last a few seconds.



Progress, slowly, into bigger or faster roller coasters like the one in the picture. (Joker's Jinx at Six Flags America)



Go with your boyfriend who knows your situation, yet will be able to encourage you and give you confidence in getting on to the ride.



Big and Bad! When you find your limit, don't ride anything bigger unless you are ready to push your limits. It doesn't matter what everyone thinks of you; you found your comfort zone. Don't let anybody try to push you around or pressure you into riding rides you aren't comfortable with yet



If you're going on a loop, just look down at the ground of the seat. You'll feel like you're just going straight; keep your head against the cushion, though.



If it is your first time on a pretty scary one, don't sit at the front. This is because you can see what's going on, even if you look away.



If you don't like the coaster you're on, and it's way too scary, just close your eyes, you'll be fine. Just think of it as fun and don't use your imagination too much because it will scare you. You know that you are going to live and you will eventually get off the ride safe as long as you follow the rules. For some people, however, closing your eyes might be more scary as it is fairly disorienting. If you open your eyes, you will get a better experience and it will feel like more of an achievement as well.



While standing in line, if you're freaking out, tell yourself that nothing will happen to you. If you don't do anything stupid, you'll get off the same way you were when you got on.



Follow all the safety rules that they provide, and know that you'll be fine. You may feel as if you will be thrown out of the coaster, but be aware that there have been few deaths on these types of rides and the deaths were caused by people being careless.



Once the ride is over, don't walk out of there acting like you just went through hell. You don't want to scare other people. Open your mouth a bit like you've gone on the best thrill of your life, and fix your hair as soon as you enter the general public. Don't forget to smile!



If you are nervous, it is okay to scream. You definitely won't be the only one, and the train is usually noisy anyways. Instead of just being quiet with fear, screaming can actually make the ride more fun. Also you can also mix your screaming with some "Woo hoo's". Just make sure those "Woo hoo's" aren't additionally mixed in with a couple flying chunks of your lunch. Screaming can take away the scariness and make you want to laugh.



Some things that could help you are-

1. If you want to try to sit in the front and keep you eyes open then you could pretend that you are "driving" the roller coaster.

2. It is a fact that riding a roller coaster is safer then walking across the street.

3. Roller coasters are checked every morning by professionals. Nothing will go wrong.

4. of the few injuries reported each year from riding a roller coaster, more then 3/4 of them are personal issues like heart, back, and neck diseases that the people had before they even rode the coaster. Just have fun.



If you're scared of the big drops, look for a roller coaster with a curved drop instead of a straight drop. Straight drops are fun, but if you're looking for a tamer ride, a curved drops are the way to go. They're gradual and don't feel as if you're plunging down like it would on a straight drop.
myra
2011-06-06 22:12:07 UTC
I used to be scared of roller coasters. Now I love themmm! First, I had to think about if I was scared of actually SEEING the huge roller coaster or the feeling it gave me. It was the sight of the roller coaster that scared me, and the feeling of it was my favorite part. So what I did was I got on the roller coaster and closed my eyes the whole time. Then I went on a second time a slowly forced myself to let myself open up my eyes. And ever since then, I get soooo excited to ride roller coasters. That's how it worked for me! Hope this helps!
anonymous
2011-06-08 20:07:34 UTC
Well my opinion you kinda cant, just hold onto your boyfreind he will hold you back, maybe close your eyes- once the 1st hill is doneits a lot easyier to ride (:
Reagan
2011-06-07 21:35:50 UTC
3 words:



BITE THE BULLET.



I was once scared to death of roller coasters, but you'll never overcome your fear if you don't try one. It's actually not so bad once you're finally on. It's the apprehension in the waiting line that will really get you. But hold out and try one. I think you'll enjoy it.
?
2011-06-07 14:19:30 UTC
Hey(:



So, Im afraid of rollarcoasters too.

& Im going to an amusment park with my boyfriend soon. ._.



I told him about my fear. Haha, He made me feel a little better cause now he'll keep it in mind & be there for me.



I only ride 2 rollar coasters a the park we're going to, but now, sence I'll feel alot safer with him, I've narrowed it down to about 4 rides that I refuse to ride.



Before you go, look at some youtube, 3D videos of how the rollarcoasters at the park go, so you'll know which ones are least scary. Just remember that you WILL come off that ride, the same way you went on no matter how scary it looks.



Good Luck! (:
anonymous
2011-06-07 04:01:19 UTC
If you go on a roller coaster just make sure you dont eat anything sickly/sweet before u go on!!!!!!
Toy C
2011-06-06 22:12:43 UTC
My brother also has this kind of fear and he refuses to go on roller coasters, even though he is a big guy. When I was standing in front of the ride with my friends at Knott's Berry Farm, I had a sudden fear but then I could easily overcome it because I felt like i wanna try everything I could once I had a chance. I would regret later if I did not go on the roller coasters. Also, I belived that accidents would not happen to me because there had been so many people who'd been through the same thing and they were still alive and looked just fine, so I should be fine too!
sadaaa00k
2011-06-06 22:12:38 UTC
One of you have to sacrifice.



But if you are going to do that then

get into the ride with him. Hold his hand and scream very hard, very @@@@ hard.



Believe me you will enjoy it so much
?
2011-06-06 22:10:24 UTC
tell your boyfriend ur situation, he'll understand and try the smaller rides first and work ur way up.

what i did was, i rode the biggest ride first so i wouldn't be scared to go on anything else (at cedar point).
?
2011-06-06 22:09:53 UTC
well the best way to get over your fear is to face it head on. I'd suggest trying to go on some roller coasters with your boyfriend start small and work your way up.


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