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Thanks Ashley. These questions help.
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Hi MeganIsBack,
 
I am sorry to hear you are regressing. 

That is a very tough question to answer. There could be multiple reasons why you are regressing. Have you been tracking your thoughts? What is coming up when you record your thoughts? What is contributing to the anxiety? How have you been challenging your anxious thoughts? What relaxation techniques are you using? Could there be any other issues that may be impacting your progress? If I recall correctly you are also working with a therapist? If so, this is definately something you would want to bring up with her. She will likely be most suited to answer your questions as she will have more access to your information, behaviours, assessments, etc.
 
 
 

Ashley, Health Educator
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Alright. As some of you know I was on here Spring 2014. I did the steps. I was able to go up to 3 miles comfortably alone, stay in a place alone comfortably, and come back comfortably. I was also able to fly alone even though I didn't enjoy the airports, but I did it. 
Fast forward to October 2014. I was then able to only drive up to 2 miles comfortably. (Mind you driving in nice areas)
Now present time October 2015 I'm lucky if I get to a mile comfortably on my own. 

However, I have done the methods provided in this and baby step exposure therapy like professionals and those who have overcome a driving phobia have recommended along with CBT.
What is going on? Why am I getting worse if I have done the methods provided here, baby step exposure therapy, eliminating bad things from my life, taking vitamins, taking a medicine, etc? 
Why am I regressing? 

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