I see so many here in the universal forum that are self described "ride chickens" or are otherwise afraid or bothered by thrill rides, coasters, etc. In this thread, we welcome any of you ride chickens that have a desire to be cured. Ride chickens that have no wish to change need not defend themselves here as this is not a critisim, this is simply a thread for those looking for a cure. 
There are many, including myslef, who have made this journey into the light. We have found that our fears are mostly exaggerated and that one misses out on so much park fun by avoiding certain rides. We convinced ourselves that a "tummy tingle" or a bit of speed somehow equates to illness or the inabilitiy to tolerate. Luckily, this is almost never the case. The saddest part of Ride Chicken Syndrome, RCS, is that in some cases it is passed down from parents to children.
In this thread, RCS sufferers as well as RCS survivors can share their experiences and provide hope for those that want to change.
My very first suggestion, one that I've given often, if for an RCS patient to commit to a small leap of faith. Select at least one "scary" ride and go on it three times (in a row if possible). This is a powerful cure in many, many cases of RCS. My six year old was recently cured of roller coaster RCS after only two treatments in a row. This was a big looping roller coaster. If the RCS patient has significant fears of getting ill, the real and legtimate offer of a reward for not becomming ill beforehand often helps prevent this "physical" malady. For example, the real promise of a $10 bill for not getting sick aftwards usually will work. This incentive is normally only needed once or twice.
I recently cured my own Dr. Doom's Fearfall RCS by raw peer pressure from my boss who was with me.
There are many, including myslef, who have made this journey into the light. We have found that our fears are mostly exaggerated and that one misses out on so much park fun by avoiding certain rides. We convinced ourselves that a "tummy tingle" or a bit of speed somehow equates to illness or the inabilitiy to tolerate. Luckily, this is almost never the case. The saddest part of Ride Chicken Syndrome, RCS, is that in some cases it is passed down from parents to children.
In this thread, RCS sufferers as well as RCS survivors can share their experiences and provide hope for those that want to change.
My very first suggestion, one that I've given often, if for an RCS patient to commit to a small leap of faith. Select at least one "scary" ride and go on it three times (in a row if possible). This is a powerful cure in many, many cases of RCS. My six year old was recently cured of roller coaster RCS after only two treatments in a row. This was a big looping roller coaster. If the RCS patient has significant fears of getting ill, the real and legtimate offer of a reward for not becomming ill beforehand often helps prevent this "physical" malady. For example, the real promise of a $10 bill for not getting sick aftwards usually will work. This incentive is normally only needed once or twice.
I recently cured my own Dr. Doom's Fearfall RCS by raw peer pressure from my boss who was with me.
