Brad SchipkeFounder of Broken To Unbreakable

Does PTSD go away on its own?

2 Nov 2025 · 1 min

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In this concise YouTube monologue, Brad Schipke asserts that PTSD does not heal merely with the passage of time. He explains that unprocessed trauma remains lodged in long-term memory, causing symptoms that can persist for decades. Schipke emphasizes that regardless of a person’s age—whether 10 or 99—recovery is possible when the trauma is properly processed using appropriate tools. He warns against the common misconception that time alone resolves wounds and encourages viewers to subscribe and watch his longer videos for detailed guidance on healing.

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Does PTSD go away on its own? The answer is no, absolutely not. Time alone does not heal PTSD, even though so many people have fallen into the lie that time heals all wounds. I know people who have struggled with PTSD for literally decades, who got it when they were a kid and they didn't start addressing it until they were in their 70s. So you can't just move on from something that your body is still holding onto. Without the processing, trauma just stays stuck in your long-term memory. And that's why symptoms can last for decades, because when you just wait for things to get better, you're just suppressing or repressing the pain instead of fully processing it. But the good news is, is that no matter how long it's been, it can still be healed. So whether you're 10 years old or 99 years old, people fully heal at any age. So no, PTSD does not fade away on its own, but with the right tools and processing, it absolutely can. And if you want to learn how, make sure to subscribe and watch some of my longer videos.