Interview problem

Hello, everyone. I'd like to speak frankly about a problem I'm having concerning an upcoming interview. Anyone that is involved with management, or the interviewing process is welcomed to please give me some ideas--as well as anyone else that may be of help. I had a bad fall in July of 2005, and spent the next 1.5 years going through physical therapy, many etc. I seriously got depressed, I was in a wheelchair for awhile? I had always been a very outgoing, secure person but I think having to be so dependent on everyone I know-I think that I really lost myself for awhile? Several months ago, I went on an interview for a job that I only barely wanted. The lady was extremely nice, and frankly, she seemed like somebody I could even be pals with. However, my nerves got so bad that I kept forgetting what I was saying and I probably sounded like a bad liar or something. I felt absolutely fake and didn't sell myself at all. Continued below:

Be honest with them, tell them you've had some really interesting experiences over the last couple years but part of that, and the fact that you haven't been on the job-market for quite some time, is making you feel just a little nervous at the moment.

If you're comfortable talking about it, give the interviewer some basic details like you've done with us above, but make sure you wrap up that story with some like..."but we live, learn and grow and this is the here and now..." Anything that says lets them know you acknowledge it's significance but you're also moving on from that.