When things get tough for me, when I have arguments with family members or other issues I'm dealing with, I often feel like running away. I don't mean running away in the cosmic sense of denying what I'm feeling. I mean I physically want to leave my house, get in my car and keep driving, or walk away if I don't have my car, and just keep walking forever. It's a very strong feeling, I really struggle to not give in to it. I have taken off a few times, usually just for a few hours. It seems to calm me, though I inevitably end up hurting myself (I get ill, or put myself in some danger without meaning to) and making my family worry. I am trying very hard not to do it anymore.

Anyhow, I'm just wondering if anyone else has this urge to run off when upset. Thanks.