Can You Heal From Ptsd Without Crying?

[Jonny]

I mean if you do EMDR or something do you need to cry after it?

Also is it possible for you to heal without crying?
thanks.

 

[cat]

Hi Jonny
There is no 'need to' during therapy. I've had 2yrs therapy inc EMDR & during that time haven't cried at all. As a child i learnt not to cry but to get anxious & be afraid of my feelings, following my recent trauma i find i am unable to cry but my psych & i feel I am recovering.

Try not to worry about how you react during & after therapy, just go with what happens.Hope you're soon on the road to recovery.
Take care & stay strong.