In my personal experience & opinion I don't think it 'ends' We as people with this issue just learn to deal with it more. We learn to stay away from the triggers & calm ourselves when it's at its worst. I hope you are feeling OK, I am glad you have a GF that is understanding. That is a big help. I have a wonderful loving husband who lets me work through my emotions without guilt or pressure and he is a godsend...my LK or AKA TheLionKingLives