Although there is no known cure for post-traumatic stress disorder, as with most mental illnesses, symptoms of PTSD can be effectively managed and lessened through medication and therapy to enable the affected individual to function well and mostly, if not completely, free from the negative effects of PTSD. For this reason, it is important to consistently take medication and to engage seriously with therapy on a regular basis if you suffer from PTSD, so that you can have the best chance at overcoming PTSD.