I am no professional but I am really taken back by that - no wonder you fell apart ! I spent well over 6 months building up trust and some stability with my T before we went into EDMR the first time - and I still got flooded and overwhelmed . I don't get why he would rush you into it - to me ,unless I am missing something - it seems very irresponsible ?
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Do I Start Emdr Again Or Not?
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Uhm, EMDR during the second session is a HUGE HUGE HUGE red flag. I hate to say it, but this is one of those times where you need to jump ship and find a new therapist. NO therapist can accurately assess a client after just one session and determine if he or she is ready for EMDR. Please check out the When EMDR Goes Wrong thread (or something like that).
Stability isn't just about putting on a good show and looking great to the outside world. Stability is about being able to effectively manage your emotions so that when you get into the depths of processing, you can cope with whatever may arise. Have you learned a lot of coping skills at this point? Are you able to effectively use them?
Stability isn't just about putting on a good show and looking great to the outside world. Stability is about being able to effectively manage your emotions so that when you get into the depths of processing, you can cope with whatever may arise. Have you learned a lot of coping skills at this point? Are you able to effectively use them?
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EMDR isn't always moving traumatic material material, especially in the beginning. I have to disagree with many of those on here saying not to. When I'm needing stabilization, which I rarely seem to anymore, we use EMDR to strengthen my feelings of trust in myself, awareness of my rights and boundaries, and associations to the present proving I am here and safe.
It also helps me settle down the flooding. My therapist taught me that building resources still improvement. If I don't feel up to moving traumatic material, I ask for resource building only.
EMDR during a second session can be very helpful. I went after a core negative Belief that I held which has made the impact of my traumas worse. I kept telling myself that nobody cares about me. We did some bilateral work and I was able to release a load of anguish and grief as I traveled through my life to all the times I really didn't seem to have anyone who cared. My adult brain was able to recognize that this was playing out in my current life by re-living and re-experiencing that even for things which are relatively no big deal.
It brought me a profound peace.
We get to decide what we want to work on. Go with your gut.
It also helps me settle down the flooding. My therapist taught me that building resources still improvement. If I don't feel up to moving traumatic material, I ask for resource building only.
EMDR during a second session can be very helpful. I went after a core negative Belief that I held which has made the impact of my traumas worse. I kept telling myself that nobody cares about me. We did some bilateral work and I was able to release a load of anguish and grief as I traveled through my life to all the times I really didn't seem to have anyone who cared. My adult brain was able to recognize that this was playing out in my current life by re-living and re-experiencing that even for things which are relatively no big deal.
It brought me a profound peace.
We get to decide what we want to work on. Go with your gut.
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desiderata310
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I got back a little while ago. Did EMDR. worked on trust and it wandered to other things. Supposed to check in with my therapist in a couple of hours. I'm not really in a good head space at the moment. I feel very empty.
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I am .....
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I always feel that way after an EMDR session, because your mind is still processing. Try doing something you normally enjoy to relax or distract you. I find if I take a nice warm bath with my favourite music playing or watch a favourite comedy (even if I'm not really watching it) when I'm finished I don't feel as overwhelmed by my thoughts. Good luck! personally I'm glad you followed through with the EMDR.
I can't think that any kind of exposure therapy on a second session could be a good idea. You and the therapist have only just met. It's also way outside EMDR protocols. The fact that @Desiderata had such a bad experience is an example of why.
Maybe having now got to a point of more time together and more understanding it would go better, especially with a different sort of focus.
Personally, I wouldn't be able to get past a therapist feeling the second session was an appropriate time to begin EMDR.
marylouise
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How are you doing today, @desiderata310? Hope you're ok.
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desiderata310
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Pretty rough night. Feeling kinda shaky and low today.
Therapist checked up on me at about 9 last night and first this this morning. Checked in on my sleep which was almost non existent and the nightmares. He wants to meet again today at 3:30.
Therapist checked up on me at about 9 last night and first this this morning. Checked in on my sleep which was almost non existent and the nightmares. He wants to meet again today at 3:30.
marylouise
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So sorry, @desiderata310. Sounds bad. Hope you can find some solace.
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desiderata310
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did a long ride this morning on the bike. It helped. Hoping that today's appt will help too.
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