Posted by linkadge on March 30, 2013, at 19:22:02
In reply to can you close your eyes while driving..., posted by poser938 on March 30, 2013, at 18:36:57
Driving with eyes closed......hmmm.
To me, its not whether you get scared, its whether you realize (logically) the inherent danger in such an act. I would say, that you either don't realize the danger, are suicidal, or are looking to evoke an protective emotional response - in other words putting yourself in a perceived place of danger to see if (on some deeper level) your brain values its survival more than you feel on a day to day basis. This would be a similar behavior to cutting or self injury.
However, if the former is more true, have you ever considered 3x espresso for a rush?
Oh sure, excessive consumption of caffeine might lead to hypertension and an ensuing shortening of lifespan, but arguably safer than driving with ones eyes closed.
So to answer your question, I don't know whether I can drive with my eyes closed and not get scared. However, I don't care cause (at the moment) I value my life enough not to consider such ventures.
I recommend a dopamine enhancing medication.
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