Doing emdr for the first time in a long time tomorrow -- how do i avoid retraumatization?

[lostforgottensoul]

It's not MS, it doesn't seem, so... hopefully I can figure it out soon!

I'm sorry! :hug:s

 

[littleoc]

I'm sorry! :hug:s

No problem! It'll get figured out some day! :)

 

[Freida]

EMDR happens when it happens -- it is entirely ok to postpone it until you feel ready. You just need to communicate with your T and make sure she knows how you are feeling. Have you set a safe space yet? that's the place in your head you can go if EMDR gets too intense. If you haven't make sure you ask her about that.

You won't upset her if you tell her you don't think you are ready.....it just means you don't quite have enough faith in your coping skills so you need do some more practicing. No biggie....

Now go to the doctor!!!! Don't make me be bossy missy! :hug::hug::hug::hug::p:p

 

[littleoc]

Have you set a safe space yet? that's the place in your head you can go if EMDR gets too intense.

I think so! It's a mountain I climbed -- it had tiny purple flowers and moss everywhere, and it was cool and raining and everything felt strongly like an accomplishment. I think that counts? :D

Now go to the doctor!!!! Don't make me be bossy missy! :hug::hug::hug::hug::p:p

Lol, I'll try! I'll at least call them again -- I might not be able to go for a while though but I'll do my best

 

[Freida]

LOL - all righty then! And yep - that sounds like a great space! You might work with her a bit at the beginning of the session to make sure it is available and up front. That way you won't have to go looking for it if you get stressed

 

[hithere]

hello,

I'm worried about getting retraumatized during EMDR. Has this happened to people?

My therap...

I have this worry, too. I was going to do it, then doing IFS, a big huge response from myself to not do emdr again. at least not right now. I just want to say I absolutely LOVE the idea of camping out in a tent in the backyard. That would be so comforting. I love how you are planning ahead to take care of yourself. that is awesome!

 

[littleoc]

Thank you! @hithere :)

 

[Freida]

Hey - did you start yet? Did I miss it?

 

[littleoc]

Hey - did you start yet? Did I miss it?

Nope! The plan was to do it before I went back to the university for my job, but I am too unwell physically, for now, for it to work well. I'd be too distracted. But, soon! :)

 

[Freida]

Gotcha! Keep us posted!