As explained in Chap. 3, PTSD is not only a psychological phenomenon but a biochemical one. Long-term memory tracts, in which memories of the traumatic event and secondary wounding experiences are stored, tend to be activated, and the survivor then experiences feelings associated with the past event. These present-day events are often called triggers, because they trigger the emotions associated with the trauma. A sign-post to healing is knowing its OK to ask for help or support again.
Slow recovery is good recovery.
The Language Of Letting Go , by Melody Beattie, Copyright 1990 Hazeldon Press. This book is the authors personal reflections about recovery. It is a daily meditation book that lets us explore our own power of healing and accepting powerlessness with the symptoms we experience. Some people find this book helpful, and I would personally recommend it as comforting reading to anyone. This book is like a dictionary of terms and their meanings.