I hear you on not being able to operate a car. We live in the middle of nowhere, so I found myself very isolated.

I am glad to report that I am driving again. As my processing is slow, I am not allowed to drive in heavy urban traffic or unfamiliar areas. I also don't get behind the wheel if I'm feeling really tired or the weather in bad. I only drive for twenty minutes at a stretch. If the journey is longer, I stop and rest.

Driving is a privilege, so I don't mind the restrictions. I sustained my TBI because of a bad driver, so I take VERY seriously my responsibility to be a safe motorist.

I am finding always using a GPS helpful. Before the GPS, even when I'm going somewhere I've been a million times, I couldn't shake the feeling that I was going the wrong way. This led to anxiety, etc... With the GPS confirming my decisions, I feel much more confident and relaxed.

Anyway, if I can get back to being a safe, if limited, driver, there's hope for just about everybody.