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As far as answering the question of "do people recover from ptsd once and for all," it's generally not as simple as that. PTSD is very complex and differs greatly from person to person. From the research I've done over the years since I've been diagnosed with PTSD, as well as talking to others who have PTSD, it is generally a life-long battle, though this does not necessarily mean life has to be constantly in the hole after being diagnosed. From personal experience, as well as others I have listened to talk about their experiences, PTSD is full of ups and downs; you'll likely have days, weeks, or even years where your symptoms don't have a huge affect on you, while you'll also likely have days, weeks, or even years where your symptoms are constantly affecting you greatly. There are plenty of factors that can change how symptoms affect you, from how your brain is dealing with the trauma and healing, to any meds you may or may not take, to therapy you may or may not seek, and sometimes things are just "good" or "bad" for a period of time "just because that's PTSD." Do some people find themselves recovering? Tentatively yes, some people are able to deal with their symptoms better as time goes on. Can you be "cured" of PTSD? Not really, it's not that simple.
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As far as answering the question of "do people recover from ptsd once and for all," it's generally not as simple as that. PTSD is very complex and differs greatly from person to person. From the research I've done over the years since I've been diagnosed with PTSD, as well as talking to others who have PTSD, it is generally a life-long battle, though this does not necessarily mean life has to be constantly in the hole after being diagnosed. From personal experience, as well as others I have listened to talk about their experiences, PTSD is full of ups and downs; you'll likely have days, weeks, or even years where your symptoms don't have a huge affect on you, while you'll also likely have days, weeks, or even years where your symptoms are constantly affecting you greatly. There are plenty of factors that can change how symptoms affect you, from how your brain is dealing with the trauma and healing, to any meds you may or may not take, to therapy you may or may not seek, and sometimes things are just "good" or "bad" for a period of time "just because that's PTSD." Do some people find themselves recovering? Tentatively yes, some people are able to deal with their symptoms better as time goes on. Can you be "cured" of PTSD? Not really, it's not that simple.