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Do you have motion sickness? Do you know anyone with motion sickness? It’s a real pain. And sometimes the drugs don’t work. Sometimes there is absolutely nothing you can do about it. You are in complete misery. Ugh!
Here is a list of things NOT to say to someone with motion sickness…
1. Have you tried Dramamine?
um, yes…like all the time
2. You’ll grow out of it.
not so much
3. Do you really get motion sickness this easily?
you can’t fake that kind of sickness
4. So what triggers your motion sickness?
um, motion
5. Chew on some ginger!
it’s not what it’s cracked up to be
6. Try chugging Coke or Ginger Ale before a car ride.
so then I’m sick and I have to stop for the bathroom multiple times
7. Why do you need the front seat? Just look out the window.
don’t you wish it worked that way
8. WOW!!! You look really pale.
yep
9. Uhhhh, are you going to throw up?
just did
Be kind to your friends with motion sickness. And if you have motion sickness, I’m so sorry. I feel your pain.
