Have you ever felt like just driving away from it all for awhile?

[cparian]

I'm usually a "glass is half full kinda person" & always facing things head on. The stress at work & in my personal life have been so much to deal with this past month, today I felt like it is taking it's toll.

I got into my car today to go to a work appointment & I had this incredible urge to just drive away somewhere by myself, where no one needs or expects anything from me.

I love my job, family & my animals, but I just feel like for a week I would love to be alone with no one else to take care of but me. For once not to have to feed someone or something, not have to be anywhere, or have to get anything for anybody else.

I have never felt this before and wondered if anyone else ever got to this point.

I guess I'm just venting.

 

[Jess N Jeff]

Been there!!!!

 

[3chimama]

Oh yes I have!! One day I did leave....for about an hour and came back home ;D Hang in there, this too shall pass.

 

[theoldchick]

Sure! That's when I go on a retreat-sabbatical or whatever they call taking off and being alone for a few days.

 

[pookiegoldman]

I think it's completely normal to feel that way sometimes. Myself, from the moment I wake up until I go to sleep, I'm always fulfilling SOMEONE's demands. Whether it is my daughter, my husband, family or my animals. I'm overwhelmed. Simply put. I often think that it would be a good idea to just get in the car and go. Somewhere. Anywhere, but then I feel grounded because I know my family needs me. They probably couldn't function without me! Take a day trip if you can. See how that goes. Sometimes that'll be enough for that "leave it all behind" feeling to pass. It helps me. Keep your chin up!!

 

[Three Cedars Silkies]

Sure...and you will experience this many other times over the years!

It is a really good idea to take just one or two days and go off by yourself if you can swing it. Sometimes we just need to regroup and get ready to keep moving forward!

 

[Godsgrl]

I really understand where you are coming from on this. Things have been building, and really wearing me down. Today, dh said "gas up the truck, and leave." He knew I needed a day away. I went to the zoo, and did some things that we haven't had time to do lately. I feel a lot better, my stress level is way down. Can you just get a few hours to yourself? Go eat lunch, sit in an empty church, window shop, or just drive a country road? I hope you feel better soon.

 

[cparian]

The replies from everyone are helping me sort through this feeling. Unfortunately an immediate get away is not possible at this time. I guess that why this feeling got so strong today.

Thanks so much for the kind & encouraging words. It's exactly what I needed someone to tell me it's all gonna be okay.

 

[frankenchick]

Sounds like you need to go to "time out"!

Ditto what PP said; maybe even go to a movie in the middle of the day (feels so decadent!).

 

[CrazyAnimalGirl]

You should take a little bitty bit of time each day to replenish yourself. It's mandatory! It could be 10 minutes of laying in the grass just watching the sky or soaking in the tub! You HAVE to make the time and the people around you need to allow that. If you don't give a little back to yourself and keep giving to everyone else, soon you will have a break down and it will be harder to overcome. Stick in there!!