Great opportunity but I'm feeling awful...why?:(

[shyindian]

So I really don't know what's wrong with me...why can't I enjoy life anymore...the feeling of emptiness and loneliness is getting the better of me and my shyness and anxiety is making it worse I guess?

I'm a Guy that likes driving a lot and the way I drive can make the people go crazy...my friends and colleagues always tell me I need to limit my speed and they think I'm crazy but I just don't care as it is the only thing that could thrill me these days.

So there is a competition organized by an automotive company and those who participate would get free passes to an auto show and get to feel sports bikes and cars and even drive them..so for someone like me who is so passionate about cars and bikes it is nothing less than a dream come true but I really don't feel like participating really but my colleagues knowing my passion for cars and bikes have forwarded my name...I really don't know why would they do that...I'm messed up

 

[dottie]

I'm a Guy that likes driving a lot and the way I drive can make the people go crazy...my friends and colleagues always tell me I need to limit my speed and they think I'm crazy but I just don't care as it is the only thing that could thrill me these days.

You think you are cool but you are egomaniachal and thoughtless. Stop endangering other peoples' lives.

 

[shyindian]

You think you are cool but you are egomaniachal and thoughtless. Stop endangering other peoples' lives.

Hey I didn't mean that I drive rashly...I just meant that I am crazy about driving and yeah I do clock good speeds but I'm responsible enough to know when to accelerate and all...so my driving skills are pretty intact...I drive responsibly.

 

[dottie]

Hey I didn't mean that I drive rashly...I just meant that I am crazy about driving and yeah I do clock good speeds but I'm responsible enough to know when to accelerate and all...so my driving skills are pretty intact...I drive responsibly.

K thanks for the clarification. If your friends are expressing concern, though... please take heed.

 

[Luckylife]

People with Aspergers Syndrome often disregard Traffic Laws. I have driven fast cars and it is only thru luck that I never had a monster accident. Either a crash or a partner you care for will slow you down. As for the competition, 'free' entry stuff almost always sucks - grin and bear it.

 

[Livemylife]

It sounds as though you are depressed. This is probably why you are unenthusiastic about something that would otherwise appeal to you. I think you should force yourself to go because you might end up liking it. There was a period of time where I hadn't had fun for a while, then I went to see a concert of my favorite band and it was great. It was only a temporary moment, but it showed me that it was at least possible for me to still have fun. I was still socially anxious at the concert but it wasn't enough to ruin my good time.

 

[shyindian]

K thanks for the clarification. If your friends are expressing concern, though... please take heed.

Thank...well the thing is I drive safe when someone is sitting with me and I also limit my speed as I care for others' safety, when I'm riding alone that's when I try to push my limits as i feel the rush...it is something that thrills me.

 

[shyindian]

People with Aspergers Syndrome often disregard Traffic Laws. I have driven fast cars and it is only thru luck that I never had a monster accident. Either a crash or a partner you care for will slow you down. As for the competition, 'free' entry stuff almost always sucks - grin and bear it.

Well in my case driving fast is not associated with any syndrome....it is my passion and one of the few things that I enjoy despite my shyness and anxiety.
You are right, the feeling that nobody really cares does play a part...it can make you fearless and carefree and it can affect your driving as well.

 

[shyindian]

It sounds as though you are depressed. This is probably why you are unenthusiastic about something that would otherwise appeal to you. I think you should force yourself to go because you might end up liking it. There was a period of time where I hadn't had fun for a while, then I went to see a concert of my favorite band and it was great. It was only a temporary moment, but it showed me that it was at least possible for me to still have fun. I was still socially anxious at the concert but it wasn't enough to ruin my good time.

Exactly I'm also going through such a phase where nothing really appeals to me but like you said that sometimes we have to push ourselves and it might help. ...

Well I can't back out now as my colleagues have already forwarded my name for it...I just hope that I feel comfortable enough to just try it out.

 

[ImNotMyIllness]

Participate, you'll have a blast!......I use to drive like you. I prided myself on how fast I could get from point A to point B. Navigating through traffic at high speeds, planning several lane changes in advance... Amazingly, I never crashed into anyone while doing this.

But, I could have killed myself and someone else! Thank god, I finally realized that I was putting other people's lives at stake. Now, I am a lot more careful and drive at the speed limit. If you're going fast, no matter how great of a driver you are, other people are not. Someone ahead of you could over react and slam on their brakes. You'll either slam into them or turn into someone on your side......You could get a lucky break, as I have many times, but eventually your luck will run out and you will hurt someone else.

Accidents in traffic will happen even if you do everything right and you are going the right speed. So, if it does happen to you, you can mitigate the damages by driving at the speed limit. You can't predict when some idiot will slam their breaks or pull into your lane without looking.

That's what goes through my mind when I drive. I think if traffic unexpectedly comes to a halt through some accident ahead, if I crash, the slower I'm going, the better. I also try to make sure there is a lot of space behind me as most drivers aren't paying attention.

Drive slower!

....from an ex-speed demon.

 

[shyindian]

Participate, you'll have a blast!......I use to drive like you. I prided myself on how fast I could get from point A to point B. Navigating through traffic at high speeds, planning several lane changes in advance... Amazingly, I never crashed into anyone while doing this.

But, I could have killed myself and someone else! Thank god, I finally realized that I was putting other people's lives at stake. Now, I am a lot more careful and drive at the speed limit. If you're going fast, no matter how great of a driver you are, other people are not. Someone ahead of you could over react and slam on their brakes. You'll either slam into them or turn into someone on your side......You could get a lucky break, as I have many times, but eventually your luck will run out and you will hurt someone else.

Accidents in traffic will happen even if you do everything right and you are going the right speed. So, if it does happen to you, you can mitigate the damages by driving at the speed limit. You can't predict when some idiot will slam their breaks or pull into your lane without looking.

That's what goes through my mind when I drive. I think if traffic unexpectedly comes to a halt through some accident ahead, if I crash, the slower I'm going, the better. I also try to make sure there is a lot of space behind me as most drivers aren't paying attention.

Drive slower!

....from an ex-speed demon.

Hey thanks!..you explained it perfectly and I can't agree with you more....but I just can't stop myself from driving the way I do...I try my best not to over speed in heavy traffic. ..and here there are no specific lanes or should I say people just don't follow them..and changing lanes could be risky but people still do it..but the kind of feeling that I get while driving fast is something that is beyond explanation...I know it sounds stupid but I know I risk my life everyday and I wish I could just slow down...may the feeling that no one really cares make me do such crazy things!

 

[Kiwong]

I think you should push through you initial fears about this and got the car show, once you are there you passion for cars will take over. You'll be kicking yourself if you give up on that opportunity.

 

[ImNotMyIllness]

Hey thanks!..you explained it perfectly and I can't agree with you more....but I just can't stop myself from driving the way I do...I try my best not to over speed in heavy traffic. ..and here there are no specific lanes or should I say people just don't follow them..and changing lanes could be risky but people still do it..but the kind of feeling that I get while driving fast is something that is beyond explanation...I know it sounds stupid but I know I risk my life everyday and I wish I could just slow down...may the feeling that no one really cares make me do such crazy things!

You're welcome. I know the feeling of that rush and also not being cared for. It's a really dangerous combination! Keep reminding yourself and hopefully over time, you will driver safer.