Anyone Tried "emdr"

[KAT]

I just had another session of EMDR. This is my four session. We worked on the social anxiety I experience. When I seven I use to shake frequently. It was embarrassing to me. I was to say the least very shy. After my session I realized how deeply the constant shaking had disturb me when I was a child. Anything that makes a child different from other children can make an negative impact. It's only one cause of the PTSD I experience. I felt very sorry for my poor little girl self but I love her.

 

[Iam]

Y However the good thing is that you don't need a separate session for each and every episode of abuse, but they can be 'lumped together'. EMDR is far quicker to deliver results than CBT.

I agree Brucie. I have found EMDR to be more effective than CBT (at least in regards to connecting with the emotions and thoughts attached to various traumas). I also do CBT which is very helpful in restructuring dysfunctional thought patters. CBT is something I can use outside of sessions to nail down what I am thinking, where it comes from and thereby separate fact from fiction.

It is very intense so it's extremely important to set up your safe place and learn grounding techniques before tackling the traumas. Self care afterwards is also important. I usually plan on doing something I enjoy after a session to help distract and calm myself down.

 

[KAT]

I had another session of EMDR. I worked on the most intense fear I had of my father. ( the beatings and rape) My seven year old self screamed ah, no no no,and I'm scared for most of the session. My counselor told me that she was having a great release. Towards the end of the session my counselor asked me to comfort my little child self and assure her that she was safe. Which I did.I began to feel calm and heard the words thank you and seven. After the session I felt so calm and happy. She said that children were very open and accepting when told something. My counselor gives me homework,this week it's projecting the ah sound and coloring Easter eggs. Also I read my little girl self 2 Easter books. I know this might seem odd, but I'm rebuilding a safe childhood for myself. I'm in awe of my child self. I'm kind of amazed, she was very brave to survive. Does anyone else find the mind fascinating ?

 

[Nyx]

I'm in awe of my child self. I'm kind of amazed, she was very brave to survive. Does anyone else find the mind fascinating ?

Fascinating indeed. And you are right, that child was brave and amazing and she did whatever she could to survive. Now the only fair thing to do is to repay her by giving her the childhood she missed. And needed.

Well done on your therapy evolution! Keep at it!