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So, my best friends party is just going to be me, her, & two more of our friends & it's going to be at Six Flags Saturday. One problem - I've never been on a roller coaster in my entire life. In fact, I'm actually scared of heights a little bit. I really want to go, but I'm kind of nervous, & I don't want to go on some ride that I'll start panicking on & yelling for them to stop the ride. Anyone who's been to Six Flags, what are some of the rides that I'd be able to ride...without freaking out on?

I was the same as you once... even the idea of a roller coaster terrified me. Then my dad forced me to go on one (a BIG one!). I literally thought I was gonna have a heart attack while we waited in line... I was sooooo scared! But once the ride was over - WOW! - it was so awesome I raced back to do it again! Now I love roller coasters, and I've dragged lots of my chicken friends on them and converted them, too.

You can do it! Start out with some of the smaller ones. You didn't say which Six Flags you're going to (they have 'em all over), but there's usually some smaller "mine train" types that are pretty tame, although they can be a little bumpy. Then there's the big wooden red, white & blue one (Judge Roy Scream, Scream Machine, American Eagle, depending on which park you're at). That's a great one for beginners... even though it's tall, it's pretty smooth and doesn't go upside down. Once you've done those, you're ready for the ones that go upside down.

Don't worry. While you're waiting in line, you might be nervous, but that's part of the fun. Once you're on the ride, though, you probably won't freak out. You might be screaming, but so will everyone else!

If you really can't do it, though, you can still wait in line with your friends; once you get up there, you can cross over and wait on the other side while your friends ride the ride. But try to give it a shot... you'll probably end up loving it!

Good luck!

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