While i'm driving i feel fine, but.. Why is it that while being driven by someone else in any car, whether it be front or back seats, I tend to get a little car-sick, even while I try to pay attention to the road as if I were driving? Whats the big difference of being behind the wheel and being driven? I cant really imagine a difference? Maybe theres a psychological problem— Am I just a control freak who gets anxious when not in control I feel stressed??
2007-03-03 16:31:54 · 7 answers · asked by carl 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I'm the exact same way...I think that when you're driving, you're controlling the motion of the car and mentally, your body follows the movement. When you're a passenger, you're not controlling the movement, so your body feels it more.
Does that make sense?
2007-03-03 16:35:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anne 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There you go...I think that your last question might be the answer to your original question. I, too, get stressed if I am in the passenger seat--I much prefer to be driving. Driving calms me down, but being a passenger makes me a nervous wreck.
I have not gotten car sick in recent years, but that might just be a symptom of your anxiety about not being the driver. I get very shaky, and sometimes have a problem swallowing as a passenger.
2007-03-04 00:45:32 · answer #2 · answered by Holiday Magic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, same happens to me- especially when I'm in the back seat. My brothers always thought I was lying so I could have front seat but I really do get motion sickness if I'm a passenger. If I'm in the back seat I will literally get so sick to my stomach that I'll thow up and get a migraine.
2007-03-04 00:36:31 · answer #3 · answered by Shayna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, that's utterly common, lots of people have the same problem. Probably because when you're driving you know what you are about to do, and your body can anticipate the accelerations before they happen. But if you're a passenger, you lose a split second in anticipating things, and that's just enough to cause some subtle disorientation.
2007-03-04 00:36:56 · answer #4 · answered by KevinStud99 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's because you aren't controlling the car and even though you are aware of where you are going, something about being in control keeps you at ease. I always get car-sick when I don't drive. It's just how it works.
2007-03-04 00:45:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is probably an anxiety and trust issue. I do the same thing when riding with certain people. And I know it is trust in their driving. For example, my mother's driving freaks me out to the point I do not ride with her and do not let my children ride with her. Hope this helps.
2007-03-04 00:36:38 · answer #6 · answered by mom of 2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem. My Dr. told me to get these wrist bands that help my circulation flow better. I've had this problem since I was 4 so I understand your frustration.
2007-03-04 00:45:23 · answer #7 · answered by aznhoneydew 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋