Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) usually lasts for a long time, and in some may last all their life (Olszewski and Varrasse, 2005). In addition, one-third of those with PTSD fail to recover, and PTSD often co-occurs with other psychiatric disorders (Kessler et al., 1995).
The good news is that you don't have to wait around for PTSD to just go away. You can actively get help for PTSD, and you can reduce your symptoms by learning more on the development of PTSD, and how to break the negative, vicious cycle of PTSD. Please visit the rest of AnxietyBoss.com for more information and help on PTSD and other anxiety disorders.
References:
The neurobiology of PTSD: implications for nurses. Olszewski TM, Varrasse JF. J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv. 2005 Jun;43(6):40-7.
Posttraumatic stress disorder in the National Comorbidity Survey. Kessler RC, Sonnega A, Bromet E, Hughes M, Nelson CB. Arch Gen Psychiatry. 1995 Dec;52(12):1048-60.
