Ok I am 13 and I am afriand of most anything but most of like carnival rides. And my family gets upset because I won't ride anything. THey only thing I ride are like the himalaya and scrambler....that sort of stuff.And they get very angry and I try to explain to them that i just don'twant to do it.....i am scared of stuff like that......what can I do to help me loosen up?
2006-09-16 03:35:37 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Games & Recreation ➔ Amusement Parks
Well, first you have to remember that after a short amount of time, you'll be walking off the ride because it'll be over. Keep reminding yourself that it will not kill you. Your reason will have to overpower your emotion, which will be a serious struggle at first.
Another path you could take is just not caring what your family's feelings are about you decision to not take part in the rides. It's really not right for them to try to force you to do something that THEY enjoy when you obviously don't.
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2006-09-16 03:39:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Almost anyone should be able to manage the Ghoster Coaster at Canada's Wonderland. Work your way up to the Blue Streak at Cedar Point, or even Cedar Creek Mine Ride; maybe even the Corkscrew.
If you are afraid of the big ones, your folk should respect your feelings.
But while you are still young, try some of the less scary ones and ride them until you can pry your fingers loose from whatever you are gripping.
And maybe you are one of those who never would get comfortable with such rides. Tell the others you will just "watch" and be the photographer for the family.
2006-09-16 10:51:20 · answer #2 · answered by kent chatham 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't understand why they're angry at you. It's an amusement park and you can decide what you want to ride and what you don't - they should respect that and try to understand that it's just the way you are; you know what your comfortable doing and what you're not comfortable doing. Tell them that it's just the way you are. But also try not to be afraid to take chances though!
I'm 16, and also the same way. I'm scared of rollercoasters and the ship rides that swing back and forth and I don't like the things that go upside down. But there are other rides and other things in general to do besides rides, so enjoy those instead and have fun!
2006-09-16 10:41:38 · answer #3 · answered by newyorkrose9 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honey, always follow your gut instincts. Carnival rides are in fact very dangerous and often poorly maintained, so you're better off not being on them. Just tell your family that you will enjoy waving to them from the sidelines and that you'd be happy to take pictures for them or hold their belongings. Stand firm and do not try to be someone that you are not. Being scared is part of your personality that you probably cannot change.
2006-09-16 10:45:03 · answer #4 · answered by nido_tr3s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CBT - Cognital Behavoir Therapy. Look it up on the net or ask your doc. No pills - just a way of helping you to help yourself with this sort of thing. Also, you can then show your family you are taking positive steps and that you would like their help and understanding.
For what its worth - as you get older, I am sure things will naturally improve also. 13 is a tough age, if I can remember that far back!
2006-09-16 10:38:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't like carnival rides either, and I'm old. This is not the type of cowardice that has to do with not facing people, or doing something that's necessary.
I think this should be your choice and in this instance, you can exercise courage in telling other people you're not going on them.
It's important in life to listen to your conscience or intuition, which will guide you and protect you, and not give in to people's pressure.
2006-09-16 10:38:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start off small and then move up to the bigger rides, but if you get scared just keep going on it, you can get over the scary parts, I did and now i love to go on rides, my friend took me to Cedar Point and it got me out of teh scary mode. Do it, you'll love it.
2006-09-16 15:23:23 · answer #7 · answered by Beans 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im 11 and i ride rollar coasters and up side down rides and when i was 10 i didnt i started when i rode with my big cousin Ashly. but before i had noone to ride with get someone u trust to ride with u it helps to know they r right there next to u.
2006-09-16 10:39:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing. Tell them to leave you alone and you will go on whatever rides you want when you make the decision to do so.
2006-09-16 10:37:55 · answer #9 · answered by Joe S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fear is not that easy to overcome. You might need to work up to the bigger rides.
I love Disneyland and go on everything there but I can't see myself going on anything at Magic Mountain.
2006-09-16 10:37:49 · answer #10 · answered by sarah071267 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋