Motion sickness has been a problem for me ever since I can remember
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Pursefattener, I too suffer from motion sickness. I have tried absolutely everything--from ginger, telling myself to toughen up & that it's all in the mind, to Quell, to acupuncture bracelets. You name it, I've tried it.
The only thing that works for me is Travacalm. You can get it over the counter. There are two types-a natural alternative and the drug. The natural alternative Travacalm does nothing for me. The drug is the only thing that works.
Here is what has worked for me over the years: never eat or drink before flying. Don't fly too early in the morning.
Try to sit up the front of the plane. If you're in a car, sit at the front so that you can see what's happening. That's really important for me. In a boat or a plane, it helps to stay looking outside.
Get some fresh air. If you're in the car, open the window. If you're in a plane, put the air vent right on your face.
When you do start to feel really ill, lie down if you can. Obviously sometimes you can't (eg in a plane).
When I fly, I simply take one whole or one half of a tablet and it is enough. Travacalm will make you drowsy, so not a good idea to drive after the flight. In fact, the bumpier the flight, the more sleep yyou become. On a long haul flight, I take one at the beginning of the flight. After about 8 or 9 hours, I get used to the plane and I don't need to take any more.
Good luck. I feel your pain.
There is one upside to suffering from motion sickness. I have no problems looking after someone who is sick and vomiting--doesn't phase me at all. I have some friends who can't stand the sight or the smell because they themselves have never vomited and they have to leave the room.