Overcoming Anxiety of Roller Coasters?

Next weekend I am going to go to Six Flags Great Adventure that now has the world's largest and tallest roller coaster Kingda Ka. I have always been terrified of roller coasters although I have been able to get on a few. However, I just watched a video about what the roller coaster will be like and am already freaking out. Does anyone have any non-medicinal methods that help them overcome there fears or anxieties? Like I said I am already freaking out. My heart beats really fast and I start to get sick to my stomach at the thought of going on the ride. But I want to be able to overcome my fear. Perhaps I won't get on it this time but if I can get some tips on how to start preparing myself for it perhaps I will be able to go on it some day.

Answer:
I have the exact same problem as you. And I think you should stick to the merry go round and the bumper cars! :P Lol, what I mean is stick to the safer rides, whatever they may be. I think you're wise not to go on the rollercoasters.
I've heard from a couple of my friends that once, a roller coaster stopped when they were upside down for like 5 minutes, which would probably make me sick. And besides ever since I heard about that girl with the severed legs in Kentuchy from that ride, I'm really scared.
I think it's better to be safe than sorry. If you're afraid I think it's logical. Why put yourself through a couple of minutes of nausea and chills for a couple of thrills. It's sooo not worth it.
Stick to the other safer rides. That's my opinion! :P
I refuse to go on roller coasters (except an "easy" one that doesn't go upside-down). I call it a healthy survival instinct =D
just force yourself to go on it. maybe you'll feel better maybe you wont. i have a friend with the same problem, we made him go on the Comet at the Great Escape and it didn't fix his problem, but it works for some people. look on the bight side if it doesn't fix your problem the camera that takes a picture of every one on the roller coaster, you'll have the best one. (the picture of my friend was hilarious)
after that we tried to get him on the pirate ship and he was still afraid, so maybe it will work for you, i know it does for some.

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