Is Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Is it normal for a person to drive just to sort out feelings? Sometimes when I get depressed or just emotionally unsettled, I would drive on a freeway in any direction ( I just randomly pick a direction) at late nights in till I sorted out my emotions. Sometimes I would drive 50+ miles forward in a freeway then when I feel better I drive back home. Do you guys do this too? Is it normal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jengh Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 I do this... More often than not, though, without realizing I end up at a beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Is Posted June 27, 2010 Author Share Posted June 27, 2010 I do this... More often than not, though, without realizing I end up at a beach. How far is the beach from your house? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jengh Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 How far is the beach from your house? Well, it all depends on where I'm living... it can be anywhere from 5 minutes to an hour and a half... I just always end up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Dark Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Yes I do. I go places and take photos. I love nature and old architecture there is plenty of that here. Usually at night I arrive at the beach as the tide is high and you can hear the waves crashing on the shore. Whatever is therapeutic for you.....do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonasWaingaro Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Yep I do this. Just drive, no particular direction. I usually drive on back roads though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeiMei Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Unfortunately, I can't drive yet, but even if I can, I doubt I would waste gas money not to mention it's not really safe to drive when you're thinking so much. However, I do like walking when I'm feeling depressed. I would walk to place to shop (or window shopping for that matter) to feel more energetic not to mention it's a great way for me to shed some pounds off me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teaday Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Yes, absolutely! If I ever need to get away for a bit, I hop in my car, roll down windows, turn on some tunes, and take backroads to nowhere. I always feel so much more relaxed after! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renaissancewoman101 Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 I usually drive up north or just drive up the coastal areas with my stereo cranked up. One time I was upset about life and took a drive up north and ended up almost in San Francisco. I ended up spending the night somewhere and taking a few days off and exploring San Francisco by myself. I LOVE driving, hence why I have over 250K miles on my car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidehop Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 As long as I'm not upset or irritated, it's nice to get out for a drive. I often do this during summer late at night. It's a nice escape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomadic Intent Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Its a time of day thing for me. My mind goes a thousand miles an hour, and constantly think. In those times i spend days walking amongst the trees or sitting at the beach, and i always find it therapeutic to walk knee deep along the water on sunny days. At night is when i do the driving. And i'm a music guy, but sometimes the only song playing is the sound of the engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesgirl Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 I too like to go for a drive just to clear my head! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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