Yeah, Ive seen people recover from an anxiety disorder. From my observations, this usually happens with disorders that started later in life, so it's more of an 'event' so to speak, although of course it's still serious and can last years

For anxiety thats more of a chronic condition, the success stories I see most commonly arent a 'recovery' but a 'remission'. What I mean is is that its common to relapse and have the anxiety come back, but usually, not that soon, not as much, and not for as long, plus you have experience battling it.

I think they call it 'remission' when you go off medication and you're still okay, if youre on medication and ok then its a 'successful treatment' or something. I think remission is a very positive goal to strive for, basically yes you can improve so much you dont have a problem, without "curing" the underlying condition so theres a chance of it coming back, but that's ok. No one can be perfect, but we can be better, if we find the way that works best for us

I prefer thinking this way because it isn't possible to determine if you're recovered or in remission without knowing the future. i assume it's remission, so if relapse happens it wont come as much of a shock. shooting for optimism with just enough pessimism to cushion me if things do go wrong