UNREASONABLE EMOTIONS
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by Gunther Doerfert, Auto Safety Columnist
UNREASONABLE EMOTIONS
BROOKLYN, NY.: "My driving becomes unsafe when I am upset or angry. I want to fix this before I hurt someone", writes Sidney S. Good for you that you recognize a serious problem and seek correction.
Overwhelming emotions, even pleasant ones, can lead to driver inattention. Angry persons may make bad decisions, such as retaliation for a slight from another motorist. Other times the nearest innocent driver could be the only outlet target for our upset that we can find at the moment.
Generally getting older gives us better control of our emotions and the ability to let many offenses go by. But at the same time we could be carrying a lot of hostile baggage saved up over many years. Letting it all hang out while driving is a dangerous idea. It may be our last angry action. If you have severe problems this way you owe it to yourself and loved ones to get professional counseling. There is nothing to be ashamed of here - a lot of prominent persons brag about seeing their "shrink".
Another source of irrational anger for some uptight motorists is being stuck in traffic jams with no escape route. Too often they take it out on other drivers who are also looking for a way out and mean nothing personal in attempting to move along. Let them go - venting anger at them may get more anger flung back at you than you can handle. If this is a picture of you, carry a pleasing cassette tape or CD and play it while you wait. Soft music or a comedian that makes you laugh may save you a lot of grief. Once you are on the move again toss all that anger out the window and give full attention to your safety. Continual anger can make you chronically ill. When angry away from driving use vigorous physical exercise as a relief valve. It works. Try it.
GHD97 all rights reserved
by Gunther Doerfert, Auto Safety Columnist
UNREASONABLE EMOTIONS
BROOKLYN, NY.: "My driving becomes unsafe when I am upset or angry. I want to fix this before I hurt someone", writes Sidney S. Good for you that you recognize a serious problem and seek correction.
Overwhelming emotions, even pleasant ones, can lead to driver inattention. Angry persons may make bad decisions, such as retaliation for a slight from another motorist. Other times the nearest innocent driver could be the only outlet target for our upset that we can find at the moment.
Generally getting older gives us better control of our emotions and the ability to let many offenses go by. But at the same time we could be carrying a lot of hostile baggage saved up over many years. Letting it all hang out while driving is a dangerous idea. It may be our last angry action. If you have severe problems this way you owe it to yourself and loved ones to get professional counseling. There is nothing to be ashamed of here - a lot of prominent persons brag about seeing their "shrink".
Another source of irrational anger for some uptight motorists is being stuck in traffic jams with no escape route. Too often they take it out on other drivers who are also looking for a way out and mean nothing personal in attempting to move along. Let them go - venting anger at them may get more anger flung back at you than you can handle. If this is a picture of you, carry a pleasing cassette tape or CD and play it while you wait. Soft music or a comedian that makes you laugh may save you a lot of grief. Once you are on the move again toss all that anger out the window and give full attention to your safety. Continual anger can make you chronically ill. When angry away from driving use vigorous physical exercise as a relief valve. It works. Try it.
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posted by WRECK-LESS at Saturday, December 17, 2005
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