2nd Emdr Session

[Angelwings]

I did it! I made it through a second EMDR session and I didn't die or anything. Pretty amazing stuff. I had no idea what it was going to be like, and while it's not fun, it is helping me. I dissociate, so I need it to be done a little differently, but my therapist is amazing. I don't know why I waited so long to let her do this. I can do this!

 

[anthony]

Congrats @Secret and well done for doing it. Trauma therapy really can, and does, help you towards your end goal of a better daily life.

 

[City Slicker]

That's great to hear. Your experience sounds so wonderful. Good for you, yes, not only can you do this, you are doing it!!

 

[Eagle3]

Congrats!! Yes, you can do this, even if it is difficult. Here's to continued success!!

I started EMDR recently too, and tend to dissociate something fierce, but my T is amazing and altered the process beautifully for me. It really has been the only thing that's worked so far.

 

[WildMermaid]

Good job! You can do it, and odds are EMDR will help deal with your trauma (at least that is my hope for you). Some of the key elements may stay with you a lifetime and they can make the hyper stressful moments far more manageable. I had 4.5 years of EMDR- and while I probably need at least that amount now- I use many of the exercises on a fairly regular basis. Bravo to you, believe you can do it, because you can.

 

[Rumors]

@Glitterkitty 4.5 years? That seems like a long time! I am not sure I could hang with it that long.

 

[WildMermaid]

It is a rather long time for therapy, but I'm grateful for every bit of it.