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    What Is The Max Recommended Number Of Emdr Sessions Per Week?

    I have done 2 sessions so far. I'm starting once weekly this coming Monday. I would not suggest doing it the times a week. After my second session it was almost debilitating. It's now been over a month since my last one cause my therapist didn't have any appointments and it's been hard. I would...
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    Emdr And After Session Care/other Stuff.

    Yes this is completely normal after EMDR. I've had 2 sessions and my second one was so bad. Fell into deep depression and isolation. This was probably 3 weeks ago and still feeling cruddy. Can't wait to get back in there to do now processing. I would suggest to have a close safe person you're...
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    Terrible Effects After Second Emdr Session

    I'm sorry to hear you didn't have the best outcome with the emdr. It really does stir up so much crap. It's hard to deal with Thank you for your prayers! I'm praying for you too and I hope the emdr helps! Keep us updated!
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    Terrible Effects After Second Emdr Session

    Thank you for your response! Wow it sounds like you are experiencing some pretty intense stuff from emdr. It's good to know we aren't alone. I'm definitely wanting to isolate. I can't stand being around anyone at work anymore. I hope it gets better for you as well! Thank you for your prayers!
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    Sufferer I'm New To This

    Thank you so much! I accept your hugs!
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    Sufferer I'm New To This

    Thank you for your kind words! I'm so ready to feel better. No we didn't do a grounding exercise when I left because I felt pretty good but she did give me suggestions to use while I was home.
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    Sufferer I'm New To This

    Thank you so much! It feels so good to have support. I'm on 75mg of Zoloft. Just started a few months ago. It's definitely the emdr that was throwing me off. I feel better now after getting good sleep. I am also experiencing headaches.
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    Sufferer I'm New To This

    That's good to know. Thank you so much!
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    Terrible Effects After Second Emdr Session

    Thank you so much for your response. It makes me feel better knowing that it's not just me. After I got a good night of sleep Friday night I felt better for sure Wow...that's pretty intense! Do Coping skills to help you through? I'm sorry you're experiencing those terrible side effects...
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    Sufferer I'm New To This

    Hi there! I'm Sheena and I was recently diagnosed with PTSD. I've been going to my therapist for over 2 years after I divorced my narcissistic husband. I also grew up in a home with an alcoholic father. My emotional needs were not met which have cause serious issues in my life. I'm a mother to 2...
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    Terrible Effects After Second Emdr Session

    Hi there! I was recently diagnosed with ptsd after almost 3 years of therapy and really no progress. I grew up in an alcoholic home that was highly dysfunctional. Just went through a divorce 2 years ago and still dealing with that. I've always have had serious abandonment issues but after my 2nd...
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