I think that this is the first time that I have commented on a thread and I know that this is an old thread but I am going through all previous times here on this awesome site and came across this. Here's my personal advice for all future inquiries....Don't shut your eyes it makes things worse because if you do and then you open them you will be extremely disoriented. I love rides and roller coasters and being an hour away from Canada's Wonderland allows me to enjoy amusement rides however I am living with a severe anxiety disorder. My best way for dealing with rides is to take a deep breath in through your nose and throughout your mouth it will distract you and help through the lift hill which I find is the worst part. Also chewing gum is another way to relax your nerves because your mind is subconsciously focusing on chewing the gum. I hope that you guys don't mind me commenting on an old post or a post in general. I don't know how tightly knit you guys are and how you relieve outsiders (I am a paranoid person yes) you never know when entering into an new thing right? Hope I helped someone anyways!