How to Keep From Getting Dizzy While Riding the DC Metro
It does not take long to realize that a ride on the DC Metro can be bumpy. All those jolts can give some people headaches. With all the stopping, going, and shuffling-- it's easy to get dizzy. The trains travel underground, above ground, and through tunnels. The trains travel up to 60 miles per hour. Sometimes, the trains abruptly come to a stop to let passengers on and off. It's enough to give anyone motion sickness.
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Get into the front car. This is where the driver of the train sits.
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Find a seat and face forward. There are seats facing forward, backward, and sideways. There is also ample room for standing. If you are prone to getting motion sickness on the train, it's best to sit down, facing forward.
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Look out the front window of the train. Although the glass is tinted, you will be able to see ahead of the train. Being able to see what is coming up can help you avoid motion sickness.
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Keep your head up. Some people read or ignore their surroundings by looking down. For people with motion sickness, looking down can cause dizziness and nausea.
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Shut your eyes while in the tunnels. It may not be necessary to shut your eyes. It could also make you feel worse to shut your eyes. But for some people, it's the lights in the tunnels or the objects near the outside of the windows that cause dizziness. If this is the case, keep your head up and shut your eyes. When the train comes to a complete stop, open your eyes.
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Wait for the train to stop completely before you get up. Many people will line up at the door before the train stops. They want to be sure they can get off the train before people start getting on. Once the train has stopped completely, you will have a few seconds before the doors open. To keep from getting dizzy, stay sitting down until the train stops.
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Listen to music in your headphones. This won't work for everyone. But for some, tuning out the sounds of the train stopping and going can help your frame of mind and keep you from getting dizzy.
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Take medicine to offset motion sickness. Dramamine is one medication proven to reduce motion sickness. There are also prescription medications that doctors can prescribe.
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Tips & Warnings
Do what works best for you. Not every suggestion works in every case.
Some people have severe motion sickness and will not be able to ride the DC Metro trains at all.
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