Ouch! Feel better soon Glee, I don't think we have poison ivy here, but I hear about it often across the pond.
Di22y, I trained as a driving instructor and specialised in helping pupils overcome nerves. I found that anxiety was a vicious circle, the more anxious a driver was, the more they avoided certain scenarios ( heavy traffic, slip roads, turning right -or left in the U.S. Etc) and the more they avoided the worse their anxiety until driving became a perpetual nightmare. I would specifically take them into their worst situations but at quieter times, over and over until it became easier and more natural. Well done on getting out there and pushing your driving boundaries.
BeFree, do what you need to to get out of this current binge cycle, it is eating away at your self belief and confidence. You have almost a year under your belt, you can and will get there and beyond. There is some good advice from others here and plenty of support. X
3Bs, hope you got the bike ride in yesterday, today you would need a canoe!
Hope you all have strong sober plans for the weekend Undies.