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Today was the first day I have driven

since I was rear-ended 3 days ago, and it wasn't good. I am having a lot of cognitive issues, like forgetting how to spell words, typing sentences without using the grammar check, and getting my thoughts all in a row. I am not sure I should drive anymore until the inflammation in my brain is better. 😥

Three of my young adult children have gotten their learner's permits, but one is at elk camp, the other one drives herself to work, and I have to drive home. I also have to drive to pick her up. My other daughter hasn't practiced much yet, and I don't think she would do better than I am with my issues yet.😔

When I was driving home this morning, it seemed like I couldn't really tell how far away a vehicle was when I passed it, and turning the car wasn't like on autopilot like it had been for years. I was shaky. I am not sure if this is because I am just nervous since my accident, but it seems like it is more. 😥

I am going to see if my grown daughter will pick up our younger daughter. I think I can manage at 4 am because no one is out driving, but I don't trust myself at 1 pm. 😥

My Husband will be home on the 31st, so he can take over then. I am very sad and very worried that there is maybe something really wrong with me, but without health insurance, there isn't much I can do about it.😥

I take aspirin to keep my blood thin because I have issues with heart health, and I wonder if that may have caused my brain to bleed more from the concussion.🤔

My brain is even worse than I thought. I always text my daughter when I get home, and after forgetting to do this for 10 minutes, I remembered, but texted the wrong daughter. I didn't even know I did this until my younger daughter called me frantic.😭


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MyNameIsHurl · 41-45, F
You will be ok and able to drive again, don't let the fear overtake you
Journaling4Me · 56-60, F
@MyNameIsHurl I think you are right, and I will try not to let fear get the best of me. Thank you for your kind comment and for caring.❤
MyNameIsHurl · 41-45, F
@Journaling4Me of course, enjoy being chauffeured for now, it's nice to look out the window and see things you normally don't pay attention to while driving