Recently my PTSD kicked in over events in my work life as well as financial stressors.

My psychiatrist asked me when the original events to trigger the PTSD happened. About 40 years ago.

He asked me when my father (the abuser) died. About 14 years ago.

He gave me the opinion that he thinks I should be over this.

Because I've had PTSD off and on (depending on the everyday life events that might trigger the symptoms), I generally was under the impression that one has PTSD, does not get rid of it, although the symptoms can abate and maybe be gone for a long time.

Asking for opinions regarding whether one is supposed to "get over" PTSD. The triggering events were an entire childhood of abuse by my dad, who was a well-respected professional (won't say which profession). Thus, I trust no professionals.

My Psychiatrist seems to think I should be over PTSD. Have had it off and on since 1975, when there are triggers.