Sufferer I'm New To This

[SheenaL]

Hi there! I'm Sheena and I was recently diagnosed with PTSD. I've been going to my therapist for over 2 years after I divorced my narcissistic husband. I also grew up in a home with an alcoholic father. My emotional needs were not met which have cause serious issues in my life. I'm a mother to 2 beautiful children and I want to heal so that they have a healthy mommy and the best shot at life. I had my 2nd EMDR session 3 days ago and I'm experiencing terrible side effects and not sure how to cope. I'm trying to do lots of self care but hoping this passes. I'm so glad to have found this group!

 

[Snowflakes]

Hi Sheena......Welcome, we are glad you are here. It is great you are receiving therapy.
Are the side effects from meds or emotional side effects from the EMDR? Either way....generally speaking, the side effects will diminish over time as your body adjusts to the meds. If not, talk to your doctor about adjusting the dosage or changing the med. it sometimes takes a little experimenting to get it right. If it's the emotional side effects of the EMDR, very often it must get worse before it gets better as the memories are relived.

You are not alone, we are all here for you and each other. Take care.

 

[ladee]

Welcome! So happy you found us !
There are many threads here about EMDR and the process. Does your T do any grounding with you after a session. Am really hoping you do not walk out of there raw!.
Feel free to start your own thread about others experiences . I personally have not done this so can't offer first hand experience.
People here are very willing to share and support you thru this.
You are not alone on this healing journey.
It is awesome you are so commited to getting better. And two little sweethearts are good motivators.
Sending gentle hugs if you accept. Very happy you are here.

 

[Deadman]

I'm experiencing terrible side effects and not sure how to cope

Around here we call that a 'therapy hangover'. I consider it a good thing. It shows effort to deal with the situation rather than minimizing and ignoring. Its not unusual for the hangover to last a few days.

 

[SheenaL]

Around here we call that a 'therapy hangover'. I consider it a good thing. It shows effort to deal with...

That's good to know. Thank you so much!

 

[SheenaL]

Hi Sheena......Welcome, we are glad you are here. It is great you are receiving therapy.
Are the si...

Thank you so much! It feels so good to have support. I'm on 75mg of Zoloft. Just started a few months ago. It's definitely the emdr that was throwing me off. I feel better now after getting good sleep. I am also experiencing headaches.

 

[SheenaL]

Welcome! So happy you found us !
There are many threads here about EMDR and the process. Does your T do a...

Thank you for your kind words! I'm so ready to feel better. No we didn't do a grounding exercise when I left because I felt pretty good but she did give me suggestions to use while I was home.

 

[ladee]

Great! Keep us updated if you feel like it.
Hearing you and supporting you.
Gentle hugs if you accept.

 

[SheenaL]

Gentle hugs if you accept.

Thank you so much! I accept your hugs!

 

[ladee]

Good to hear! I have lots to share so will keep you in mind!