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whereshegoes · 10-31-2005, 04:57 AM

The seas have been rough and I am one of the few who hasn't been affected by it...happily bounding about the boat...even working out at the gym.

Then we docked this morning in a port. And I am ILL. I am weak, nauseus, headache and exhausted. Is there such a thing as land sickness? And what cure is there?

**beergal** · 10-31-2005, 05:08 AM

sounds like you have a cold coming...get some beechams flu tab's and nurofen and retreat back to the boat for a few days rest!

**Joker** · 10-31-2005, 05:54 AM

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Originally posted by whereshegoes@Oct 31 2005, 05:57 AM
The seas have been rough and I am one of the few who hasn't been affected by it...happily bounding about the boat...even working out at the gym.

Then we docked this morning in a port. And I am ILL. I am weak, nauseus, headache and exhausted. Is there such a thing as land sickness? And what cure is there?

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Ya, there's a cure. Alcohol, and lots of it.

You may not necessarily feel better but you sure as shit won't care! :D

Actually, a dramamine can help. Your inner ear has gotten adjusted to the constant motion, and now that it ain't movin', it gets a little screwballed.

**omisan** · 10-31-2005, 10:10 AM

Yeah, you're having the reverse reaction. I was on an 8 day cruise, and the last few days were super high/rough seas (40-60ft waves). While other people on the shipe were throwing up all over the place, my buddies and I enjoyed it thoroughly. But by the time we got back on land, trying to sleep was a brutal experience. I'd lie in bed and feel as though the hotel room was ducking and weaving like a boxer, as I'd gotten accustomed to +/- 40 feet of vertical travel every few seconds as I slept. Just give it a few days and you'll be just fine...

**travelpunk** · 10-31-2005, 06:58 PM

DAyyymmm! Tpunks to the rescue again

Good job, guys

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**Rozza** · 11-01-2005, 03:17 PM

haha, its awesome, are you like sitting down, look at the wall or tv or somthing and it starts moving up and down? the sleeping thing is pretty cool as well, happens after skiing as well

whereshegoes · 11-11-2005, 08:50 AM

Ya wicked advice guys. Thanks! I am all better now. Tho I miss being at sea...sometimes felt like I was in a spaceship dodging asteriods when I was trying to get to sleep at night.

**indierock05** · 11-11-2005, 09:33 AM

Glad you are feeling better!