I totally understand your fear of driving. I actually drove fine up until about 21. I had a panic attack while driving and cut off driving for 2 months. I then had obligations (like school and picking up my husband from work.) I started by driving down the road and then back. When I felt comfortable with that I would go a little farther in places I deemed "safe". After a while I was back to driving all alone!! I have had a relapse due to added stress and a close family member being ill but I know I can do it so it makes the situation easier.
Never compare yourself to others...it only makes you feel worse about yourself. I use to do it all the time. I have a friend who drives 4 hours by herself to see her mother. I ALWAYS would compare myself to her and it just made me feel horrible!
Good luck on your driving! It might seem hard but trust me with work it gets a lot easier!!
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