Yesterday, my therapist and I did our first EMDR session. It went well, though I was exhausted after. She plans for that by insisting some one drive me to and from therapy on EMDR days, at least for awhile. She also told me to take it very easy for the rest of the day. My food anxiety was high after, but it was 3:00 and I hadn't eaten all day, so mom and I stopped for food--I only ate a little, and felt fine after that, better even. Then I went to her house and helped her load and unload a car full of kitchen stuff--she is moving this weekend--but felt I couldn't do any more after that. I came home and just relaxed the rest of the night.
BUT...I had a hot flash late last night. One of my biggest triggers. I managed to hold off an anxiety attack. But today my anxiety is high and I cry easily. Is this normal? Being hyper-sensitive afterwards? Is it temporary--more specifically--short term? Did I overdo it yesterday, helping my mom? I won't see my therapist again for three weeks--she will be out-of-town--but I can call her anytime I need to. She said next time we will do some processing and IF we do any EMDR it will only be in my safe place. She wants to take this very slow.
I had been doing really well--and just need some reassurance, I think, that this is normal and will pass.
BUT...I had a hot flash late last night. One of my biggest triggers. I managed to hold off an anxiety attack. But today my anxiety is high and I cry easily. Is this normal? Being hyper-sensitive afterwards? Is it temporary--more specifically--short term? Did I overdo it yesterday, helping my mom? I won't see my therapist again for three weeks--she will be out-of-town--but I can call her anytime I need to. She said next time we will do some processing and IF we do any EMDR it will only be in my safe place. She wants to take this very slow.
I had been doing really well--and just need some reassurance, I think, that this is normal and will pass.