Seasickness
Seasickness is a form of travel sickness on the water: the rocking movements lead to nausea when the sense of balance and the eyes give 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 it is about letting go and trust: on the swaying ship nothing can be “controlled by the intellect” – one is entrusted to nature and one’s fellow people. The much water we connect symbolically with feelings and the unconscious, which is why sometimes old, unconscious fears resound. Helpful, in our experience, is to direct the attention to a meaningful task. These are pictorial suggestions, no claims about causes.
What does that mean in practice?
- With severe seasickness, seek advice from a doctor / pharmacy.
- Fix the horizon, fresh air, breathe calmly.
- Give oneself a calm task – it distracts from the tension.
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 seasickness?
Seasickness is a form of travel sickness (kinetosis) on the water: the rocking movements lead to nausea and malaise when the sense of balance and the eyes give contradictory signals.
How does the Kyborg Institute read seasickness?
Similar to travel sickness, we see a theme of letting go and trust: on the swaying ship one has to give up control. Water we connect with feeling and the unconscious. 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