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EMDR therapy needs to be done with a trained clinician. There are many clinicians who will work with you. You can find them through the EMDR International Association or the EMDR Institute You can get an overview of the way it is supposed to be done and self-help techniques that you can use...

This does not sound like full EMDR therapy to me. The idea of "putting it into a box" is only a technique for closing down any distress until the next session. But you should also have been taught other techniques to deal with things between sessions. You also don't "lie to myself and feel...

There is also a new book out by the originator of EMDR therapy. It helps the reader understand where symptoms come from, lots of examples of many problems, descriptions of the therapy, and teaches techniques you can use immediately to change negative thoughts, emotions and reactions. It could...

The server didn't let me edit my first post so let me clarify: yes I think you're right that the cancer probably set off your negative reactions at this time. But as described in the book, lots of things that aren't a major trauma like cancer can set off feelings of insecurity, fear, pain...

Everything you've said seems correct except for #4. Facing cancer is definitely a trauma, but many different things could have set you off. I suggest you read the book: Getting Past Your Past: Take Control of Your Life with Self-Help Techniques from EMDR Therapy It includes explanations...

I suggest that you get the book recommended by doglover (#162): Getting Past Your Past: Take Control of Your Life with Self-Help Techniques from EMDR Therapy. It will explain the therapy and your reactions, plus give you techniques you can use to deal with the reactions. There is also an...

While you're waiting, read the book Getting Past Your Past: Take Control of Your Life with Self-Help Techniques from EMDR Therapy It's available on Amazon. The book will give you a good understanding of the therapy and techniques to use immediately that can help with your fear. Fear is natural...