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Got license back, nervous driver

Wed, 10/26/2016 - 10:14
I just got my license back after six months of not driving. Doctor signed off on it and everything and just like that I can be back behind the wheel again. Just looking for advice I got behind the wheel and as excited as I am I am also scared. I drove to work for the first time (Like ten miles away) and I was second guessing everything I did. Was I inside the lines? Was I driving to fast? I was right to turn, right? Stupid stuff I mean I know I was, its like I was sixteen and my first time driving ever. And of course naturally i was worried about having a seizure while driving even though all of the ones I've had are nocturnal and the doctor gave the thumbs up to drive and everything. I was a great driver before I had my license on hold due to seizures. I did some short trips the day before to kind of get back into the whole driving thing. My state does not require me to retake my drivers test or anything they just reinstate. I've had to live with my parents since I started having seizures six months ago and they drove me to and from work (they are awesome) and naturally they are over the moon about me getting my license back and I'm worried about telling them about the nervousness I have about driving. I'm sure the anxiety of driving again will go away the more confident I get behind the wheel and I'll just stick to my back and forth trips to work for awhile until that happens. Just wondering if anyone that's gotten their license back and is starting to drive again has felt this way? Any advice would be appreciated.

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