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Jun 26, 2009, 04:44 PM
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Member Since: Mar 2009
Location: So Cal
Posts: 3,342
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Good for you for making progress towards getting beyond your anxiety!! That takes hard work!!! 
I know that you have the understanding that with anxiety and other mental health issues that it can be two steps forward and one step back. Also known as a relapse. Relapses can be minor to severe.
Maybe try explaining to your Brother and anyone else that throws the "I thought your were getting better" barb your way that you appreciate their support, but as with any disorder, one has better days and not so better days and that there can be relapses. Let him know that this does NOT mean that you are not getting better, but that you are human and that these disorders require daily management.
Most importantly...don't let anyone steal your thunder and poo poo on your progress. Everybody takes a step back, some further than others, and this doesn't mean you are not healing and recovering.
One day at a time!!! 
Take care, 
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