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16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11226

Before you drive it might be a good idea. it will probably comfort you before you go and help you with the decision.

According to the program 30-40 fear is a good level for exposure work.

Never apologize for posting here Lance! We are always here for your support! I realize this is a tough choice for you also; but the answer has to come from you. I think you know what you want to do.

Ashley, Health Educator

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16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 183

I have MY car, MY insurance, MY license and I hand someone else my keys to drive. I am even a better driver than most, but there is the fear. I dont know why. I just know its helped ruin my life. Had panic attack never happened, meds and self medicating wouldnt have followed. I cant wait to get past this. I have put myself through 43 days of not smoking hoping it would help. Im trying to make changes, I guess I need to do more of the work.

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 183

I have read a lot of the program and I understand a lot of the material. Should I just focus on the exposure portion?

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 183

no its not that high, maybe 30-40. Its only bad if I get myself worked up. So, do I try today or work on it. Sorry Im on all the posts right now.

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11226

Lance,

I highly recommend working through that section. The program actually explains a whole process of exposing yourself to the fear. There is a method to it. It says if your fear is around 90 or 100 then you should start with a smaller step first. Do you feel your fear is that high?

Ashley, Health Educator

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16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 183

Its hard to say where its at. Its just the fear of the fear. It looks like the program basically says, I just need to do it to get through it.

Its been so hard to stay focused on any one program. I read bits and pieces of a bunch.

So, to do it or not. I can just have a friend drive like usual and not even deal with it today. Im still a little off yet anyway.

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11226

Hi Lance,

If you could rate how scared you are to drive between 0 - 100, 0 being not at all scared and 100 being the most scared you have ever been how high would you rate your fear?

Did you take a look at the Exposure Work Session? You will find it to be very helpful.

Ashley, Health Educator

Here to help :)

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 183

Thats just it. I am telling my self I am going to drive a distance today and Im scared. I can change my mind and not do it, but I want to do it. I just want to be normal again. I just dont know what to do.

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