Definitely. I have been working on my recovery for over 20 years. There can be years when PTSD doesn't seriously impact me but then, BAMN, out of the blue it hits me fresh and i fall apart. Right now I am in hospital for a PTSD triggered mania. (I have bipolar too) The child abuse just won't let me go. Makes me feel helpless and hopeless at times as I have had great treatment over the last 6.5 years (before that i saw many, un or under-qualified counsellors who made me worse. Still, I think each time it comes to hit me I process more and make progress.

Actual recovery to the point where life is as if it never happened seems beyond my grasp and may not be a realistic goal anyway. Yes, it is a mythical place but I do believe peace of mind can be found and a life worth living.