Do you ever have a day...

[Lachesis00]

you want to get in the car, keep driving and never look back?

I swear, I hate stress. I hate having stress and not just one area... it is many areas. About an hour ago I was ready to get in the car and just leave. I know it is not the mature thing or even the right thing to do, but it sure was tempting...

 

[chager]

Been there! In fact a friend and were just talking about it today! Sometimes I wish we could just pick up and start over somewhere else. Somehow I think all the issues will follow us though. Currently we were talking of somewhere warm!!

 

[mommasita]

Yes, I know what you mean...Hugs to you..Big ones

 

[monorailsilver]

Can you just go for a drive for a few hours, a drive to no where?

I used to do that about once every month or so. I had days off during the week when I worked FT so there wasn't that much traffic.

I'd drive to NYC, I'd be there in about an hour depending on traffic, drive down by the towers, try to look up as I was driving & then head home.

But that was when gas was cheaper. I don't think I'd go on those joy rides now but they were nice, I had no cares in the world.

 

[darlak]

What you want is to run away from home. The grown up version. An alternative for me (albeit a poor one), is to spend some quality time alone...no kids, no husband. Sometimes with a friend who's as stressed as I am. Just go someplace really nice to eat, maybe see a movie, do a little shopping. I always seem to come home with a new pair of shoes, even though that may not have been the plan. At the advanced old age of 48, I have learned that there are few things in life so bad, that a new pair of shoes can't make it just a little bit better. If you don't have time for an all day run away, try just running for 2 or 3 hours and getting a manicure and pedicure. The great thing about getting older and having the occasional mood swing is that now my family sometimes suggests that I need some time for myself. (and NO, I don't want to delve too deeply into why that may be!)

Darla

 

[Cool-Beans]

Oh YEAH. At least once a year I run away by myself. Usually to WDW. Remembering I'll do it gets me through.

DH and I love that Fastball song where the parents leave, lol. "Their children woke up and they couldn't find them. They left before the sun came up that day. They just drove off and left it all behind them..."

 

[Kitty 34]

Yup, a couple of times. With two sons moving back home for the summer might be just the key I need to start the car going somewhere!!!

to you.

 

[powellrj]

your post reminds me of todays zits comic!

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[cccm]

It does sound like you need a vacation by yourself. Disney is good, or a cruise. Someplace where they will wait on you.

I know the feeling well. It is stress and it feels like claustrophobia also.

 

[Mr. N. Credible]

Any minute now, my ship is coming in
I'll keep checking the horizon
I'll stand on the bow, feel the waves come crashing
Come crashing down down down, on me

And you say, be still my love
Open up your heart
Let the light shine in
But don't you understand
I already have a plan
I'm waiting for my real life to begin

When I awoke today, suddenly nothing happened
But in my dreams, I slew the dragon
And down this beaten path, and up this cobbled lane
I'm walking in my old footsteps, once again
And you say, just be here now
Forget about the past, your mask is wearing thin
Let me throw one more dice
I know that I can win
I'm waiting for my real life to begin
Any minute now, my ship is coming in

I’ll keep checking the horizon
And I'll check my machine, there's sure to be that call
It's gonna happen soon, soon, soon
It's just that times are lean
And you say, be still my love
Open up your heart, let the light shine in
Don't you understand
I already have a plan
I'm waiting for my real life to begin

 

[stinkerbelle's mom]

Yep!!! Right there with post #1 and 2!!! Like to just leave and start somewhere new sometimes!

 

[Tigger&Belle]

Oh, yes, I've had that feeling several times. No, I'm not going anywhere, but sometimes it seems like a nice alternative. Keep in mind that we can think and dream about what we want to--there's no harm in that. Doesn't mean that we'll actually do everything that we're thinking of.

 

[4nana]

About once a day!!!!

Bless your heart, we've all had those days sweetie . Actually, I suggest indulging yourself in what I call 'food to rejuvinate the soul and spirit', otherwise, a nice treat or something carefree and creative that you would not do in your normal routine.

Keep your chin up and hope you feel better soon!

 

[Cookie Tosser]

My best friend will call me periodically and ask me to pull a "Thelma and Louise" with her. I tell her I'm not driving off a cliff, but I'll help her look for Brad Pitt.

 

[ilovepcot]

When stress is managable, just getting away for a few hours, shopping and having luch with a friend can do wonders for you mentally. But...there are other kinds of stress that can actually kill.

My DH was in a situation like that a number of years ago. His job was unbelievably stressful and he traveled the entire US, some of Canada and Mexico the work week and flew home each Friday. Each Friday coming home, soon as he'd sit down on the plane, he could hear his heart pounding in his ears. Next thing, he'd see blood trickling down the front of his shirt. The bleeding didn't last long at all but he was always left with a nasty headache and horribly stressed feeling. Usually the week-end was spent doing paperwork which caused little time for relaxation or fun. His blood pressure began to steadily rise from constant stress. He finally sought the care of a cardiologist when one Friday his nose bleed was especially bad. He got a great physical and was told there was nothing *stopping his job* wouldn't cure. The doctor said there would be one Friday in the future that he wouldn't be getting off the plane without the help of a mortuary. He explained to DH that stress kills. He soon resigned from that job (without a replacement!) and hasn't heard pounding in his ears or had a nosebleed since.

So...sometimes you *must* remove stress from your life, even if it means making drastic, life altering changes. Just may save you. Hopefully your stress isn't to this degree and can be relieved by a drive or lunch out with a friend. In the case it isn't, please get some professional help in dealing with it.

 

[S. C.]

 

[I Love Pluto]

That's why they created Disney! We 'run away" each July!

 

[Kteacher]

I know exactly how you feel. I am in a situation at work right now that is so stressful it's seriosly affecting my health. There have been days when I wanted to just keep driving past the parking lot . Usually I just take a deep breath and get on with the day, but some days it is really hard. I am lucky enough to have a really good group of friends to lean on-they are my life savers1

 

[Lachesis00]

I must say today was not good either...

Anyone have a teenager and a husband who do not get along about 75% of the time?

My husband was playing around w/my son who was apparently not in a good mood (unknown to us up until this point) and shot a rubber band at the kid.. the kid freaked out (he is bi-polar) and kicked him. In the end, I was picking on him. He knows better, he was just being a total jerk. How his dad was playing and he needed to stop acting 5 years old. Kid yelled back. I told kid I was gonna crack him one if he kept it up. I flipped out and went off on him... for about 3 hours.
I told both of them I was LEAVING and not coming back any time soon if it didn't stop.

Yesterday it was extended family that made me want to run away from home. Mom and sister were battling it out. It was/is a very serious situation and is not over yet. The cops will be involved at some point.
Plus son was clingy for some reason. Would not leave me alone. He is almost 16 and normally does not act like this.

People constantly are telling me to let it go (my best friend can't see how I am always involved even if indirectly... her family lives 2000 miles away), but I can't. I am everyone's sounding board. No one ever listens... but I am the one who is in the middle of everything, even if I don't want to be. LEAVING is the only way to avoid it. There is no other option.

 

[Liberty Belle]

Yes, in fact I've felt so stressed out that I was worried I'd become one of those amnesia victims who end up three states away and have no recollection of their family.