{{{Roadtrip}}} I certainly understand your situation, I am going through something similar after a series of traumatic events associated with the bike - I've not been on the bike at all in 6 months but am getting much closer to trying it again. At least that is what I keep telling myself, though there are also some physical reasons as well.

I like Colorisnt's advice about a few confidence building rides in the safest of possible environments. Can't get away from insects, but would it help to spray yourself with something before riding? Pick a very low traffic area, or a non-traffic area that allows bikes so you can just focus on enjoying the pedals going in circles again? My advice is a bit ironic as this is what "I" need to do as well - so we can encourage each other