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PTSD And EMDR

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Kay Dee

Hi Anthony

Sorry to hear about your "spat"? So you are moving? It sounds like that may be a positive move on your part.

Haven't been around this last week (especially mentally). Have been at meetings, appointments for clients, working extra hours. And when home, I am exhausted. Today is the first time I've actually been feeling somewhat relaxed. And I have some time today for myself.

Still have not found a therapist to do the EMDR. This last therapist called and told me there is also a conflict with her office. I guess the therapist I saw for five years was well known. Well, now she is well known for not being around. I am beginning to think that no one wants to work with me because of the lawsuit. Now I pay for it. I would think that therapists would not want someone who practices that way (crazy) around in the community. So have not been feeling so great in the hopes of getting the EMDR therapy lately.

Nancy, the therapist I have now, is helping to try to find someone who does EMDR, and who would not have a conflict working with me. Nancy is even surprised that these therapists are turning me away. So I'm hoping by this next week she will have heard something.

Anyhow, I have been working out quite a bit. I feel good after a workout. Feel energetic and "strong."

Have some memory loss again. Much of this last week is "gone." I am not sure how to stop this. Scary when you can't remember much of your week. Haven't been sleeping that great either. So, I am hoping that soon I can get into some EMDR therapy.

Will be having visitors today, my aunt and uncle are coming for the weekend. Haven't seen them in about two years. So it will be nice to "catch up."

You take care, Anthony. I am glad for you that you are moving out of that military atmosphere. I think it will help you a lot.

Will talk to you soon.

Kay
 
Hey Kay-Dee... how's things? Yer, I am getting a little excited about moving now. I really can't wait to get out of having so much military around me. It will be quite refreshing to really relax more, within a less volitile community, as I see it. I can't escape it whilst here, as it doesn't matter where you live in Townsville, you will come across military people living next to you, or close too you. I sit here and listen to some of the typical "sterotype" soldiers, sitting around, drinking booze, getting drunk and talking army loud enough so the entire neighbourhood can hear them, right next door. They then have their mates coming around, getting drunk, being loud, etc etc, and talking army. It shits me to tears at times, as I just can't escape it here. Melbourne is a capital, so I won't have any problems escaping that type of atmosphere their.

That sucks with the whole conflict of interest stuff. You did the right thing by putting that therapist in court, and exactly as you stated, you would think the peers would be happy with that? Obviously they are just scared now... maybe they're not very good either though? Hence why they are scared, as they're not confident enough within their own abilities to treat you correctly?

You will find one, no doubt about that. Getting fit ha!!! Nice. I am going to get one of those buggies that go behind my pushbike, so I can put bub into it and go riding again. I love riding my pushbike... much better than walking for exercise.

Visitors... that sounds great. I don't get many family here, as its too far for them to travel, hence I generally travel to them, as they are all in the one location, or close enough. Mum and Dad visited recently, and that has been it really. We went out to lunch with some friends of ours today, which was nice, as they are leaving here in two weeks for Brisbane, where they are posted to with the army.

Anyway, I must keep moving and do some stuff around here. You take care Kay, and say hello to everyone for me... a big HI, and I'll chat later.
 
Kay Dee

Hi Anthony

I read your post about what sounds like a trying day. It sounds like you made good decisions and got through it. Way to go. I don't like to move around either. Have moved quite a bit in my life.

I think I may have found a therapist to do the EMDR; however, it may be a couple of months as she is working on her Level II certification. I may also see her for pain management. Having so much pain in my right leg and hip. Getting foot orthotics in a few weeks. I talked with this therapist and believe it or not she does not know that other therapist I saw. She knows who she is, but never worked with her or spoke with her. So, maybe this will work out!!! I'll be calling her today to discuss some options with her.

Been working out quite a bit. It seems to help with anger and frustration. Still haven't conquered the sleep problem.

I have a 3-day weekend - - - Yay! Need those little breaks from work. Going to work on crafts this weekend.

Well, I need to get my butt going. You take care, Anthony. I hope everything goes smoothly for your move. It can be a pain. Talk to you soon.

Kay Dee
 
Hey Kay... your doing very well by the sounds of it. That's great that you have a therapist with no conflictions in regard to the one who caused you the problems. I think this therapist is going to get quite a shock from what you release in regards to what you have mentioned here... more to the point, the nitty gritty detail of what the last did to you. You go girl... good stuff. My wife often says she is going to get me a punching bag, so I can go and take out my frustrations on that, and gives her somewhere to send me when being bad... "go to the boxing bag, now", he he he he he.

Three day weekend! Sweet... nothing like more days off. Yer, this move has been a little frustrating already... ok, heaps frustrating, but dealing with it. I just want to stop, and so does Kerrie, but atleast another couple yet to get everything done that she wants. I am just following her around nowadays...

Geez, with all this working out your doing, you'll be taking on the boys soon enough in arm wrestlings or something. Lean, mean, fighting machine... I do need to get more motivated into my exercise again... I am just lacking it at present. I will get off my arse though and get back into it once this move is out of the way.

Anyway, you take care and catch ya later...
 
Kay Dee

Hi Anthony

Frustration - - - it's the pits isn't it? Once you're moved everything will fall into place. How many miles are you moving?

Ya, exercise is my therapy right now. It keeps me from sinking into depression. Now I'm restless and on the go . . .but getting lots done. Keeping myself "pre-occupied" I guess. It looks like it could be two months before I get an assessment. But that's cool, I'll wait.

You sure sound like you're doing well in spite of everything. You sound upbeat. Makes me smile!!

Worked a lot on crafts this weekend. Got some Christmas presents done. But I also went to the casino and blew some money. That's a no-no for me. Need to watch it! Can be addictive just like drugs/alcohol. I'm on the hyper side lately.

Take it easy there guy, and I'll talk to you very soon.

Kay Dee
 
We're moving from Townsville to Melbourne... so that is about??? 3000 kms! Not sure what that is in miles!!!!

Yer, I'm having my ups and downs currently, and still trying to put everything from the course into practise. That is the hard bit at times... remembering things. We have the notes anyway, so if I get stuck, time to read. Though reading tends to bore me a bit nowadays... as I haven't the concentration anymore. Damn problems.

Crafts? Cool... what sort? Making some Christmas presents???
 
Kay Dee

Anthony

This is the 2nd time I've attempted to post. I hope this one goes through. When I clicked "submit" I got a screen that I wasn't logged in. So here I go again.

Not remembering and unable to concentrate sound like PTSD symptoms. I can relate to those. Par for the course!

I've heard of Melbourne, and I'm not sure either how many miles that is. At least you'll be away from the military environment, right?

I'm making lots of crafts like picture frames, key rings, beading necklaces and bracelets. Less expensive Christmas gifts. Besides, sometimes handmade gifts are better gifts!

Have you heard from Evelyn? I was just curious as to whether she was going to respond to our answers on emotional shock.

How is Kerri-Ann? Everything okay there? Tell her I said Hi.

I am going to try to get some sleep tonight (something I'm lacking lately) Have been very busy working. Have one day off this week, then go back to work on Sunday.

Well, you take care of yourself and loved ones; and will talk to you soon.

Kay
 
Don't ya just hate it when technology goes to poo? Damn forum... :)

Yer, I will be away from the military environment... thank christ. Its very hard for me to relax when I have military all around me. Kerrie-Ann doesn't understand that, but I think she will see a difference when we are out of this place, and in a more civilian populated city. I try and explain these things, but honestly, people who don't have PTSD, don't generally understand. Its like if you have PTSD from abuse, then you live in a house with couples on either side of you living the same thing. You would have to move, simply from hearing the shouting and screams and so forth. You'd never relax. Same same for me with the military.

I haven't heard from Evelyn for a few weeks now... I think she would be pretty busy with the PTSD course, as this is her last one to finish her social work degree. I'm going to go out their for a coffee next week, so I will catch up with her and ask her to get on here and answer us... or we'll have to slap her or something... LOL :) (Aussie humour, sorry).

Kerrie-Ann is here, and fine, along with bub. I think she may even be posting now!

Must take the little fella swimming now... his lessons. Talk later... take care.
 
Hi Kay,

Yes I am posting now. Been a while. I have been busy with work 3 days per week, then finishing a uni assignment and now getting organised for the move. Always something to keep me on the go. We are all well here, looking forward to the move from Townsville plus the climate in Melbourne is a lot cooler than here. It is really getting into the warmer weather now, very hot and very humid.

You sound like you are having difficulties finding a therapist for the EMDR. Unbelievable. Hopefully it will all get sorted soon so you can start the healing process.

Loved your photo, Kisha is a cutie, as you would expect. Well best go and get organised while the boys are at swimming, take care of you, chat soon.
 
I posted a long post and it was not accepted again. Don't know why. Message says I'm not logged in, when actually I have logged in. Anthony, any idea why this is happening?

Kay
 
Clear you cache on your system. It is definately a system problem, not a board problem. You will find your systems cache is defining your cookie session for you, instead off the cookie itself. If you go into your browser, click Tools > Options > General Tab > then click on the "delete cookies" and "delete files", and maybe even run your system cleanup utility from Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Cleanup.

That should help the problem. The problem can also be caused by such software as Nortons Internet Security, if you happen to run that, or a similar software firewall. If you do, you will find the same problem with lots of forums.
 
Kay Dee

Anthony:

Thank you for your info. I'll try that process. Will have my brother help me out a little.

Been very busy; not sleeping; then sleeping all day. I've got four days off coming up. Talk to you then.

Thanks again,


Kay
 
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