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Riding in a car as a passenger exposure


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Great work Craig..Thanks for sharing..I guess there is hope for me too...

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Wow Craig.... good work! Thanks for sharing your success. 
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I used to feel intense anxiety being a passenger in a car. After I was in a car accident a few years ago, I had post-traumatic stress and had to see a psychologist in order to help me. It was so bad that I couldn't ride in a car without crying or panicking. But after time and working through this problem with my psychologist, I felt a lot better and now I am able to drive and be a passenger in a car with minimal anxiety.
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Members,

Do you struggle with anxiety? Today we will be looking at sample exposure plans to help you overcome your fears.

If you fear riding in the car as a passenger…

•    Sit in the car, with a safe person & the engine off for 1 hour
•    Sit in the car, with a safe person & the engine on for 1 hour
•    Ride with a safe person driving on quiet streets at a quiet time of day for a half-hour
•    Ride with a safe person driving on quiet streets at a quiet time of day for an hour
•    Ride with a safe person driving on a busier street and busier time of day for ½ hour
•    Ride with a safe person driving on a busier street and busier time of day for 1 hour
•    Ride with a safe person on the freeway at a quiet time of day for 1 hour
•    Ride with a safe person driving at a quiet time of the day to a specific place you want to go
•    Repeat the previous step but during a busier time of day

Is riding in a car as a passenger a fear of yours?
 
Ashley, Health Educator

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