Travel sickness
Travel sickness (kinetosis) is a malaise with nausea that arises through motion stimuli while driving, flying or at sea – when eyes and the sense of balance report contradictory signals. At the Kyborg Institute we consider the theme additionally on a soul-related level, expressly as a personal, worldview-based view.
Our reading
In our reading, travel sickness has to do with loss of control: whoever sits at the wheel themselves mostly does not feel sick – whoever is “at the mercy” of another driver, rather does. Behind it we see a theme of basic trust: to feel secure even when one does not steer the situation oneself right now. For some it also helps that they feel rigidly “bound to their place” and can only open themselves to the new with difficulty. These are pictorial suggestions, no claims about causes.
What does that mean in practice?
- With severe or frequent travel nausea, seek advice from a doctor / pharmacy.
- Direct the gaze into the distance, fresh air, breathe calmly.
- Practise composure – trust that it will go well even without one’s own control.
Note: This article renders a personal, worldview-based view and is not medical advice. It replaces no medical diagnosis or treatment. For health questions please turn to a doctor or pharmacy; do not discontinue prescribed medication on your own initiative.
Frequently asked questions
What is travel sickness?
Travel sickness (kinetosis) is a malaise with nausea that arises through motion stimuli while driving, flying or at sea – when eyes and the sense of balance report contradictory signals.
How does the Kyborg Institute read travel sickness?
In our reading, loss of control plays a role: whoever sits at the wheel themselves less often feels sick. Behind it we see a theme of basic trust – feeling secure even when one does not steer the situation. That is a personal reading.
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- — First English version.
Sources
- D. Harald Alke: Gesundheitslexikon (Health Encyclopedia). A detailed account of health-relevant topics and therapeutic methods; bundled, overlapping experiences from around 30 years of life counselling with clients. Kyborg Institute.
Autor: D. Harald Alke