Emdr trance-like state

[Overcoming]

Anyone ever enter a trance-like state while doing EMDR? It can be pleasant when I experience it. I was wondering if people can relate or know what it is.

 

[Mach123]

A little, I would say 'dream like,' which could be dissassociative I suppose. I like it though, because it makes me think it might be doing something.

 

[Abstract]

It does sound like some level of dissociation. Have you looked into dissociation more? It can block some of the processing of feelings and trauma if you are dissociating too much.

 

[Overcoming]

@Abstract during EMDR it feels like I'm floating in water when that happens and I lose train of thought

 

[Abstract]

Hi @Overcoming Have a look at Dissociation Explained

 

[Overcoming]

@Abstract I think that you're correct. What threw me off is that I am accustomed to dissociation that is derealization, but it normally bothers me. However, this was pleasant and my anxiety seemed to dissipate.