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ok, that's interesting ... Can you suggest what kinds of support ..?I think probably there's a few more key types of support available to someone in this situation before they leap into something like EMDR.
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ok, that's interesting ... Can you suggest what kinds of support ..?I think probably there's a few more key types of support available to someone in this situation before they leap into something like EMDR.
Sure, so for this OP, and where they are, their current treatment plan is:Can you suggest what kinds of support ..?
I currently see a psychiatrist once a week and will be starting EMDR therapy soon as I have locked everything in a box.
And that's a rock solid strategy for someone like the OP who has complex trauma with acute anxiety and depressive symptoms going on. Broken down, it's essentially:looking in the forum for grounding techniques and methods
Thank you for the advice.Sure, so for this OP, and where they are, their current treatment plan is:
And that's a rock solid strategy for someone like the OP who has complex trauma with acute anxiety and depressive symptoms going on. Broken down, it's essentially:
1) stabilise so that everyday function is happening again;
2) nail down some grounding techniques and other coping strategies so that they're ready to use; then
3) progress to working on the complex trauma through emdr once there's some confidence in the above 2 steps.
@Hopex - hope that your anxiety about your new diagnosis is starting to settle a bit.