I've had Long Covid for almost 3 years now and it was absolutely terrifying to drive for the longest time. Fortunately, it has gotten better. There was a time that I got in my car and I literally couldn't remember how to start it. Also, I stared at my whole dashboard for about 10 minutes trying to figure out how to turn on the windshield wipers.

My first anxiety attack was when I was trying to get some place and I literally didn't know where I was. I pulled over on the side of the highway absolutely panicked. There were so many times that I went to places that I've been going to for years and I couldn't remember how to get home, thank goodness for GPS! When I would pull into my driveway, the GPS lady would say "Welcome home!" I cried the first time I heard it because I was so relieved to be home safely!

I almost got into so many accidents because of the stupid things I was doing. It was so difficult driving let alone watching out for other people.

I'm so thankful that I'm retired and I really don't have to drive too many places.

Hang in there everyone, it will get better!

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