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Motion Sickness

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I suffer badly with sea sickness. I've tried every technique going and nothing works. I know a couple of other people who I suspect are autistic but haven't been formally diagnosed, and they are exactly the same.

Just curious to know whether others on here are the same, and also equally interested to hear from people on the spectrum for whom it's not a problem.

Any techniques / remedies welcome, (though I've probably tried it :) ).

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  • Oddly enough, I don't get seasick, but I do get travel sick in cars (if I'm not the driver) and on coaches; I also struggle with some games on the Playstation if there's a lot of motion on the screen. The NAS website refers to car sickness here (under 'Balance'): https://www.autism.org.uk/about/behaviour/sensory-world.aspx

    Oddly enough, I'm far less likely to feel sick if I travel on a full stomach (carbs help). Fresh air seems to help a bit too - so if you're on a boat, you could stand out on the deck... or you could open the windows if you're in a car. I also find I'm less travel sick if I have a clear view (e.g. sitting in the front passenger seat of a car, or in the central back seat).

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  • Oddly enough, I don't get seasick, but I do get travel sick in cars (if I'm not the driver) and on coaches; I also struggle with some games on the Playstation if there's a lot of motion on the screen. The NAS website refers to car sickness here (under 'Balance'): https://www.autism.org.uk/about/behaviour/sensory-world.aspx

    Oddly enough, I'm far less likely to feel sick if I travel on a full stomach (carbs help). Fresh air seems to help a bit too - so if you're on a boat, you could stand out on the deck... or you could open the windows if you're in a car. I also find I'm less travel sick if I have a clear view (e.g. sitting in the front passenger seat of a car, or in the central back seat).

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