Driving is Stress Reduction for me now

CatScratched · 11-14-2007, 12:44 AM

How many of you find driving your Civic, no matter what the conditions, traffic, etc, to be relaxing or stress reducing?

I used to hate driving. Sure, I enjoyed scenic routes and getting "lost" on back roads. But day to day driving used to kill me. Since I bought my Si, I've been racking up miles just loving every situation.

Even in the worst traffic, with a-holes on all four sides, I'm grinning ear to ear just thinking about tapping it up to 5k and screaming away in second gear--even if I don't!

So, tell me. Am I crazy? Should I check myself in? Should my tailor begin working on the straightjacket?

Jardiniboy · 11-14-2007, 01:12 AM

Driving is a stress reliever but for some people it's not. For some people driving when they're stressed out will lead into more aggressive driving, which sometimes could lead into a crash by bad judgement.

Wolfwood · 11-14-2007, 01:19 AM

I always go for a drive whenever I'm in any kind of extreme mood.

When I'm angry or depressed, it always cheers me up to hit VTEC down a backroad, and let the car work its magic.

***07mugencivic*** · 11-14-2007, 01:27 AM

i do.....i love my car...

Vsin · 11-14-2007, 01:39 AM

Yep, I just drive for hours on end with assholes everywhere 'cause I <3 my Civic.

Chevelle · 11-14-2007, 01:40 AM

To the OP, you're not crazy, I feel the same way. Driving my Si is therapudic, regardless if it's in traffic or on a deserted stretch of highway.

Chase · 11-14-2007, 01:45 AM

Me too man, I can definetly relate.

CatScratched · 11-14-2007, 01:58 AM

It seems like a silly question. But, for real, I've never experienced this before. My blood pressure actually goes Down in rush hour traffic!

BTW, Chase, I work for a trucking company, and when I saw your sig I had a few LOLz. Talk about a truck driver crapping his/her pants. That's a great chop!

I wonder if playing chicken with a semi would relax me so much, I'd fall asleep. Hmmmm.

flushdereal87 · 11-14-2007, 02:05 AM

sleep reduces my stress..saves gas

CatScratched · 11-14-2007, 02:09 AM

^^ Sounds like a good idea.

OMG it's 2:09 AM EST!!!1! WTF! I have to work tomorrow!

(post whoring my own damn thread--yeah I do need sleep)

Bboy_Burst · 11-14-2007, 02:23 AM

VTEC Calmed Me Down When I'm Mad....

+ Twistie =

dnbsi · 11-14-2007, 06:52 AM

since this is my first stick car the first couple weeks driving it were stressful as hell! haha didn't keep me out of the drivers seat though. now i'm good with it though and i see what you're saying.

***BlaqkAudio*** · 11-14-2007, 06:56 AM

I love driving in my LX. I don't really care that it's not a Si or that it's an automatic, it's such a nice change from driving an SUV. The only thing I don't like is now I'm at eye level with the headlights of SUVs and pickups.

shutter13 · 11-14-2007, 07:35 AM

vtec = bottled happiness

***GeezerSi*** · 11-14-2007, 08:50 AM

I agree with the OP.

***drnknbndr*** · 11-14-2007, 12:39 PM

I Love Driving :d

DNieves · 11-14-2007, 12:45 PM

I love driving (except in traffic) total stress reliever but parking & leaving the car is very stressful (thieves/vandals/old people and soccer moms freak me out).

GoHuskies · 11-14-2007, 02:52 PM

I've always thought driving is fun.

Even traffic is nice because I don't care about being in the "faster" lane. With some good music its a nice way to pass the time.

**atruhondagrl** · 11-14-2007, 02:55 PM

Long a$$ rides to no where make me feel at ease. I can't stand local traffic there's too many idiots. I'm planning a drive to New Mexico next summer. I can't wait. Dammit, i wish I could just keep driving westward and plant some roots in the desert.

I know the Meanie would love the Cacti and some real mountains.

simplicated1979 · 11-14-2007, 03:02 PM

driving has always been a passion for me if I can drive to make a living I would...no trucks though...

11-14-2007, 12:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
CatScratched Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: On the dance floor! Posts: 1,012 Wes iTrader: 0 / 0%	Driving is Stress Reduction for me now How many of you find driving your Civic, no matter what the conditions, traffic, etc, to be relaxing or stress reducing? I used to hate driving. Sure, I enjoyed scenic routes and getting "lost" on back roads. But day to day driving used to kill me. Since I bought my Si, I've been racking up miles just loving every situation. Even in the worst traffic, with a-holes on all four sides, I'm grinning ear to ear just thinking about tapping it up to 5k and screaming away in second gear--even if I don't! So, tell me. Am I crazy? Should I check myself in? Should my tailor begin working on the straightjacket?

11-14-2007, 01:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
*07mugencivic* Whos The Whore NOW Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southern CA Age: 23 Posts: 60,161 Tony iTrader: 3 / 100%	i do.....i love my car... __________________

11-14-2007, 08:50 AM	#15 (permalink)
*GeezerSi* Hidy ho neighbor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Palm, PA Posts: 12,164 -> Ken iTrader: 5 / 100%	I agree with the OP. __________________

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atruhondagrl Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 21,316 iTrader: 13 / 100%	Long a$$ rides to no where make me feel at ease. I can't stand local traffic there's too many idiots. I'm planning a drive to New Mexico next summer. I can't wait. Dammit, i wish I could just keep driving westward and plant some roots in the desert. I know the Meanie would love the Cacti and some real mountains. __________________ “The things you own end up owning you.” Visit my mini-city.

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11-14-2007, 01:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jardiniboy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Waipahu, Hawaii Posts: 3,454 Jasten iTrader: 1 / 100%	Driving is a stress reliever but for some people it's not. For some people driving when they're stressed out will lead into more aggressive driving, which sometimes could lead into a crash by bad judgement.

11-14-2007, 01:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
Wolfwood Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 120 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I always go for a drive whenever I'm in any kind of extreme mood. When I'm angry or depressed, it always cheers me up to hit VTEC down a backroad, and let the car work its magic.

11-14-2007, 01:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
Vsin Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 360 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Yep, I just drive for hours on end with assholes everywhere 'cause I <3 my Civic.

11-14-2007, 01:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
Chevelle Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: FL Posts: 68 iTrader: 0 / 0%	To the OP, you're not crazy, I feel the same way. Driving my Si is therapudic, regardless if it's in traffic or on a deserted stretch of highway.

11-14-2007, 01:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
Chase Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: El Paso Texas Age: 22 Posts: 2,372 Chase iTrader: 2 / 100%	Me too man, I can definetly relate.

11-14-2007, 01:58 AM	#8 (permalink)
CatScratched Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: On the dance floor! Posts: 1,012 Wes iTrader: 0 / 0%	It seems like a silly question. But, for real, I've never experienced this before. My blood pressure actually goes Down in rush hour traffic! BTW, Chase, I work for a trucking company, and when I saw your sig I had a few LOLz. Talk about a truck driver crapping his/her pants. That's a great chop! I wonder if playing chicken with a semi would relax me so much, I'd fall asleep. Hmmmm.

11-14-2007, 02:05 AM	#9 (permalink)
flushdereal87 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: J ville Age: 20 Posts: 422 Manny iTrader: 0 / 0%	sleep reduces my stress..saves gas

11-14-2007, 02:09 AM	#10 (permalink)
CatScratched Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: On the dance floor! Posts: 1,012 Wes iTrader: 0 / 0%	^^ Sounds like a good idea. OMG it's 2:09 AM EST!!!1! WTF! I have to work tomorrow! (post whoring my own damn thread--yeah I do need sleep)

11-14-2007, 02:23 AM	#11 (permalink)
Bboy_Burst Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Union City, CA Age: 20 Posts: 324 iTrader: 1 / 100%	VTEC Calmed Me Down When I'm Mad.... + Twistie =

11-14-2007, 06:52 AM	#12 (permalink)
dnbsi Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 951 iTrader: 0 / 0%	since this is my first stick car the first couple weeks driving it were stressful as hell! haha didn't keep me out of the drivers seat though. now i'm good with it though and i see what you're saying.

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