It's not uncommon for people to make great progress on handling stress and anxiety to then really struggling. Sometimes the struggle is small and sometimes is a major setback. Here are some tips to help you get through tough times like these:

Remember that your progress can never be unlearned. Even if you have a setback, it likely won't be as difficult as it was back before you got the help you needed. You will bounce back much sooner because of the previous knowledge and changes.
Evaluate changes in your life. Was there something that contributed to this setback? Life changes and stressors can often cause setbacks. If you can identify a contributing factor, it can help you to assess what you need to help you get back on track.
Have you been taking care of yourself? If we are not meeting our most basic human needs that can be enough to impact mental wellbeing. You can remember the acronym HALT (Hungry? Angry? Lonely? Tired?) to help you check-in with yourself.
Go back to therapy. Even if you haven't seen your therapist in awhile, it can help to go back and work through the setback. Reviewing your skills and getting support can go along way. Even just one session could be enough to get you back on the right track.
Remember that you are human. Setback are not a sign of failure. They are common. Life is stressful so setbacks are bound to happen from time to time. We can't stop it but we can learn from it. And you will get stronger each time.

Written by Jenny Matthews, LMFT, LADC

Jenny is a therapist that specializes in helping over-thinkers and worriers get relief from anxiety so they can be present with their loved ones.