For my experience with it, I struggled with symptoms for over twenty years, had nine years of therapy and still have the occasional nightmare, and anxiety. But overall I have learned how to manage my symptoms. It is so much better than it was. I have distanced myself from drama people and surround myself with healthier friends now.
I would never ever want to go back to where I used to be.
There is hope and there is healing. I worked very hard on my recovery. I lost my husband of thirty six years, with the past three years being a full time caregiver for him. He had Parkinsons and dementia. He died from the dementia.
It has been a very rough time healing from all of this. Now each day is getting better. I hope this encourages you. What helped me the most was having EMDR with a trained therapist I am no longer haunted from all of the bad memories which used to torment me. It really made a huge difference in my life.
Now my life is about a day at a time and taking it easy. I like myself and I am free of the PTSD symptoms which made me feel like a haunted house. I wish you the very best in your recovery. Hang in there and keep on searching for the truth that will set you free.
