Avital Horowitz - Week 5 - Driving

I got my drivers license in June and ever since then I have felt this type of freedom that I never felt before I could drive. Now you are probably thinking to yourself, "Yeah obviously! Now you can go wherever you want without constantly needing to ask you parents for transportation." And yes you do have a point, but that is not what I'm talking about. Well obviously that is a big part of it, but that's not what I'm referring to. Ever since I started driving I have felt as though I had all of these new levels of my life unlocked. Almost like I was in a video game. Not only did I suddenly attain the ability to get around town without needing to ask my parents first, but I also unlocked a new way to just simply have some me time.

I find driving extremely therapeutic. I don't know if it's just me, but nothing beats driving with all of your windows down blasting music at night. I don't know what it is, but it has just become such a therapeutic thing for me to do. Like for example, I could literally be having the worst day ever and suddenly I start driving and jamming out to music, and all of my anxiety and intrusive thoughts dissipate. There is something about blasting music in your car at night that makes it even better though. It might have to do with the fact that the world seems so much more calm at night. Drive with not to many cars around you, with the wind blowing into your hairs, blasting your favorite songs while singing your soul out is honestly my favorite way to get all of my stress and anxiety off of my mind. 

How do you escape from your anxiety and stress? Do you find comfort in driving and listening to music as well?


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