How many of you out there love to read, but every time you get in the car, nausea kicks in? You're not alone. Follow these tips and, hopefully, you will get that book finished quickly.
Part 1 of 2: Reading to avoid nausea
1Pick an exciting book. If you're not totally absorbed in what you are reading, chances are, you'll get sick. If the book you chose was a boring book, like a textbook, read a little bit at a time and then stop. Just be sure to understand what you're reading. It's very easy to read the words, but not register them. It is best to pick a good book you like.Ad
2Start reading a few paragraphs at a time and then stop if you feel sick. Even in the least bit. Continue with this, and gradually move up to a chapter at a time. There is motion sickness eye wear that may help if you get sick reading in the car.
3Listen to audio books instead of reading. There are many sources for abridged and unabridged books. The effect of reading can be accomplished while still driving or sitting as a passenger. The audio experience can be shared, especially during long trips, or personal by using an audio device such as an iPod or other MP3 device.
Part 2 of 2: Fixing nausea
1If you get sick, try looking out the window or move your legs around. Looking at the horizon helps your body cope with movement. Also, try to get yourself moving. If that doesn't work, get some cold air to blow on your face. Normally, that helps.
2If there's a rough patch in the road, stop reading and look up. Look at the horizon again, until the road smooths out.
3To avoid car sickness caused by motion outside the car, you may find relief from cupping your hands over the eyes before feeling ill, so you see only the inside of the car but no motion outside the car. Make sure to keep the motion fully out of sight, as even a little motion can cause car sickness. This can also be accomplished with motion sickness eye wear, which blocks motion flashing by outside the car from the field of vision.Ad
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- Every now and then, put down the book and rest your eyes.
- It's okay to put down the book for good, (or at least until the end of the ride) there's always the nice chair in the living room.
- When the car is about to stop, put down the book and start reading when you go again.
- Salty foods help avoid nausea. You don't even need to eat them - you can just smell them. You can bring food that eases the nausea with you.
- To avoid car sickness or if you want to read, text, or use electronics block the motion outside the car by cupping your hands over your eyes before you feel ill, as motion outside the car is the primary cause of car sickness. This can also be accomplished with specialized eyewear which blocks motion, flashing by outside the car from your field of vision.
- If you need to vomit lean over the bag, but not too much or it may come out your nose. Tell other people around you to cover their mouths, eyes, and noses or they may get sick too.
- Just in case, keep a bag for vomiting into nearby. It works a lot better than your feet.
- You may find wearing eyewear that blocks the side vision helps. For example, worn like a visor, eyewear can block motion outside the windows of the car, allowing you to read and text in the car.
- Never read while driving. It's dangerous and you could get really hurt. So could other people who you could crash into.
Categories: Nausea and Vomiting
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