Any Quote by Jonathan Ames
“I don't like rides. I take everything in life quite literally, and so I genuinely feel terrified on rides and liable to vomit at any moment, and I hate to vomit even more than I fear rides.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, 2015
The speaker feels extreme anxiety about rides, fearing loss of control and physical sickness, which outweighs the fear of the ride itself.
In simple terms: Rides cause intense fear and nausea.
Key Takeaway
Avoid rides or seek coping strategies.
Themes
anxiety
fear
control
physical discomfort
Mood
nervous
apprehensive
Type
personal
confessional
When to use this quote
- theme parks
- air travel
- amusement rides
- medical appointments
- social events
Key Concepts
psychology
phobia
sensory overload
Questions to Reflect On
- What underlying anxieties trigger this fear?
- How can exposure therapy help?
A Different Perspective
Fear may be linked to deeper control issues, not just rides.
