fear of rollercoasters tips?!


Question: Fear of rollercoasters tips?
so, im 16, and ive never rode a rollercoaster before, and my brothers keep telling me its a must do thing while your a teenager, atleast try it.. but i just cant get past the fact of feeling the g's... and all of that..

and i planned to do something in the navy(too much to explain) but it involves me getting my gold wings, which id have to clock in many hours on f18 jets. and stuff. which ive heard are like rollercoasters on crack.

so what tips do people have that could help me get over it, besides just growing a pair and hopping on one? because ive tried that.. and i chickend out and got off lol.

so yeah =/

Answers:

* Sometimes, all you truly have to do is jump into it. Roller coasters are just controlled fear! Besides, there are only about 3 deaths per year due to roller coasters in the US and that is because those people did not follow the rules and did something ignorant like trying to jump out of their seat.

* Remember that roller coasters aren't very long. If you hate it, it will be over in a few seconds! The second pass may be easier, too.

* Roller coasters are supposed to be scary. That's the fun of them. So don't try to ride roller coasters if you don't want to be scared.

* Keep in mind that roller coasters are very safe. A lot of testing is done before a roller coaster is opened to the public to insure absolute safety. Statistically, driving to the theme park poses a bigger risk of injury than riding the roller coasters.

* Many roller coasters look much more scary than they really are.

* Get your friends or family that really want you to go on and wait in the line with them talking about the ride. They will probably tell you that you'll like it or that it's not too scary; ask them to describe what it's like to you. It's good to get in a long waiting time because when you get to the front and you've decided you don't want to ride it, you're just going to disappoint your friends or whomever is riding it. Chances are, you'll go on and be afraid the first time; after you get off you will most likely say that you like it and you will want to go on the roller coaster again. So you just have to overcome your fear, and go for it!

* Don't research the ride, it will only make you more scared seeing how tall that first drop is. However, do research the twists and turns. It braces your body for the G-forces your neck and back may have to bear after the initial drop. The way to ease the pain is just like a car going through a turn quickly - shift your neck to the opposite side of the turn. For forward and backward G-forces on your back (When the coaster is looping), just try and lean forward on the drop and then backwards on the rise.

* When you are in line make sure your friends/family talk to you about something you like or interest you in any type of way it will make you less worried about the ride even though it may seem like you are going to pee your pants and bail out.

* While going down a drop, take a deep breath, hold it, and crunch your stomach tightly - it will lessen your butterflies.

* If you're afraid of the height going up on the first drop, close your eyes, and have your friend or family member that's going with you tell you when the drop is almost there. That way you'll be able to brace yourself, and expect it to come. Apart from some coasters such as Nemesis at Alton Towers, the first drop is usually the scariest bit of the ride, and only lasts for a second or so before you can enjoy the less scary bits of the ride.

* If carrying the children, take extra precaution about their safety.

* Screaming can actually take some of the fear away.

* Close your eyes.

* Choose a roller coaster that is neither too intimidating, nor to trivial. You want the feeling of an accomplishment. Pick something that is in the middle of the bunch.

* While standing in line, DO NOT watch the coaster going up the lift hill. If possible, stand with your back to the lift hill.

* When choosing a seat on the coaster for the first time, pick the middle of the coaster. The forward seats have the view that you might not be ready for; the rear seats get the upward "kick" from the coaster as it passes over the top of a hill.

* Ride with a less nervous friend, and talk to them about something during the lift to make you less nervous, and make sure you aren't talking about everything you can see. That only makes it more scary.

* ANTICIPATE IT! Try thinking about how fun it'll be just cutting through the air on the coaster!

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Sit in the front. It is the easiest way to get over the fear, and it's because all the cars behind you slow you down, when you are in the front. I am a die hard coaster, and always sit in the back for the rush and speed. Start out easy, conquer your fear.



its okay to be afraid of something and avoid it...




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