Top Tips for Avoiding Coach Sickness

Some people are unfortunate enough to suffer one form or another of what’s called ‘coach sickness’.

Technically, this malady is one variation of travel sickness but it can be specific to travel in coaches. Some people who might be fine in an aeroplane, car or train can start to feel nauseous when travelling by coach.

Needless to say, if you find you’re feeling ill every time you travel by a specified means of travel then consulting your doctor is probably the best thing to do.

Even so, some of the following tips might also help – though bear in mind they may be very effective for some and not others. It might also be the case that some of these tips might make you feel slightly worse rather than better and a little experimentation might be required to see which works best for you.

1.      For some, seeing the road clearly is a cure because it’s like travelling in a car. So, you might want to get a seat at the front where you can see ahead as you’re travelling.

2.      Avoid cramped coaches – that’s because sometimes this syndrome is linked to slight claustrophobia and having the seat in front just a few centimetres fromthe tip of your nose can make you feel ‘hemmed in’.  Assuming you have any say in the matter, select a provider of luxury coach hire rather than cheaper ‘cattle truck’ providers, who may simply not be able to offer the same legroom.

3.      Try sitting on the traffic side of the coach.  For some people, buildings and embankments flashing close-by the window can be disturbing. 

4.      Don’t over-eat or drink before a journey.  It’s probably a smart idea to have a light breakfast, lunch or dinner rather than a blow-out feast.  However, avoid having an empty stomach while travelling too.

5.      Alcohol before travel – don’t do it!

6.    Try not to read a lot or get heavily into mobile phone or PC use.  Rapid ‘flickery’ movement around your eyes is perhaps not a great idea if you are vulnerable to motion sickness. Reading on a coach (or in a car) is often reported as being associated with queasiness. 

7.    Keep an air flow across your face and upper body, with the objective of trying to stay cool. Yes, your coach should have air conditioning but even so, it might be set to an average requirement level so use localised air controls to keep yourself feeling fresh and the air movement can help avoid stuffiness. 

8.    Dress in light and loose clothing.  The last thing you’ll need if you are prone to this type of travel sickness is very restrictive clothing. Avoid tight collars, ‘shaping’ underwear, fitted jackets, snug waistline items or firmly tightened belts.  If it’s a professional situation, take a change of clothes with you for once you arrive – nobody will mind. 

9.     Get a good night’s sleep before travel (without alcohol).  A lot of people experience symptoms at least in part because their metabolism is ‘off’ due to being tired.

10. Be very cautious about ‘over the counter’ travel sickness medications; as some might arguably make things worse. Check with a qualified pharmacist or your doctor beforehand.

Above all, try not to worry.  This is a very common problem and you’re not unusual or ‘odd’ in any way!

 

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