How do you not throw up on a car ride?

Ugh, car sickness, right? Who hasn’t been there? That awful queasy feeling, wondering if you’re gonna lose your lunch all over the backseat… not fun. So, how do you avoid turning green and ruining everyone’s road trip? Well, here’s my two cents, based on years of experience (sadly).

First off, call shotgun! Seriously. Sitting in the front seat makes a HUGE difference. I remember one time, driving down to the coast with my family, stuck in the back between my two brothers… disaster. Never again. The front seat gives you a better view of the road, which helps your brain sync up with what your body is feeling. Or something like that.

Then, try to fix your gaze on something far away, like the horizon. Don’t read a book or scroll on your phone – trust me. I tried reading on a winding mountain road once… let’s just say I learned my lesson the hard way. Distant, fixed point. Got it.

Fresh air is your best friend. Crack a window, even if it’s a little chilly. That stuffy, recirculated air? Recipe for disaster. I swear, even a little bit of a breeze can make all the difference. It’s like your stomach can breathe again, you know?

And finally – deep breaths. Sounds kinda cheesy, I know, but it actually works. Close your eyes if you can (obviously not if you’re driving!), and just focus on breathing in and out. It kind of centers you, and distracts you from that rising nausea. Like when I get nervous flying, I do the same thing. It’s strangely calming, even in a moving car.

So yeah, these are my go-to tips. Hopefully they’ll save you some, uh, unpleasantness on your next road trip!

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