<P> Coasterphobia, like most recognized and unrecognized phobias, is an anxiety condition . Therefore its main symptom is a panic attack, which can include shortness of breath, rapid breathing, irregular heartbeat, sweating, nausea, heart palpitations, and dizziness, and a sense of dread . </P> <P> Fear of these rides is similar to a fear of flying in an airplane, in that while statistically it is rare for someone to be injured or die from riding on a rollercoaster, it is an activity which carries some risk . Therefore they fall under phobias that are extreme over-reactions to normal self - preservation instincts . </P> <P> In 1999, Dr. Michael Otto, Ph. D. - director of the Translational Research Program at the Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders and Professor of Psychology at Boston University--was hired by Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida to come up with a solution to rollercoaster aversion caused by fear . Michael Otto worked with fellow psychologist Brian Newmark to develop the "Coasterphobia Stress Management Program ." The intent was to teach "coasterphobics" techniques that they could use before and during the ride to reduce their anxiety . The program included muscle tension and breathing techniques in line with other forms of anxiety management, and simulating specific sensations associated with riding rollercoasters, while in a controlled and safe environment . The program was successful with the initial test group . </P> <P> Similar self - help techniques can be found online, for reducing the phobic reaction to rollercoasters and similar rides . </P>

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