I start to stomp my feet in the passenger side or at traffic lites [when driving] just to keep my feet alert in knowing there is something under them? I Never drive more than 30 minutes from my house, and plan routes so I can stop and pull over safely and stomp feet.
There have been times when sitting in a car for longer than 1/2 hour? Well, I almost couldn't get out and stand! So, be a chicken? It's OK to Be prudent, time and space yourself to go and do things?
My only hint is to arrange med appts when it's NOT going to be rush hour either going to or from! I make that aspect clear from the get-go!
Then? The whole stress thing of the going and getting back? Well, plan on some solid extra napping? It can and DOES take a heap outta you? BUT, it needs to be done!
I know few here know how bad I was when 'let out' of the hospital, and how poorly I was treated by my first neuro.... Sounds Like you have a GOOD ONE? Keep HIM/HER! Pay the price for the effort? It'll be worth it in the long run!
Keep faith in yourself as well? YOU KNOW THAT RED ALERTS are going off in your body big time...you've got to get somewhere to turn that down to at least a yellow alert. I think you know what I mean. More 's - j