This Really Isn't Working...

[halflifeguy]

Im really surprised not to see emdr here as it is the most recommeended trreatmeent. In one session with a skillted therapist you can heal a specific trauma. I was healed of chronic fatigue, loss on my niece, depression and anxiety. Be sure they use a livht bar headset aand hand pods or it takes a. Lot longer. Sorry for the tremors

Hi Kit,

Good call, EMDR is popular. I see it listed as a therapy offered by many therapists.

What little I know of EDMR is online resources and articles... such as those at Scientific American and Wikipedia. (Site not letting me post the links to the articles)

 

[theshadowoftheliving]

I also suggest looking for a different type of therapy. I read a study once (can't remember exactly what, or where, but I'll try to find it) that proved that the most helpful types of therapy were the types that the patients picked themselves, not the ones that were chosen for them. Meaning, the most helpful type of therapy is what you think will help you the most.

No shame at all in seeking a new treatment option if you need it.

 

[halflifeguy]

I also suggest looking for a different type of therapy. I read a study once (can't remember exactly what, or where, but I'll try to find it) that proved that the most helpful types of therapy were the types that the patients picked themselves

'Shadow,

I'd be very interested in that article!

I think you bring up a great point, no shame, indeed it's brave and self-affirming, to seek more effective therapies.

 

[katz]

I have a terrible time getting angry also. I still don't know why. I'm kind of between therapists right now. I think that I don't have this in me is because when it was happening as I grew up, I would leave the situation when I got upset. For example, when the yelling and fighting would start. I would go for a short walk to clear my head and give myself some time to cry and just be me. I can't cry in front of anyone--especially a stranger. (Unless it is a very very bad moment.) Otherwise, I just can't. I find it easier to just write it down. Then, I can say what I want, to who I want, and only share it with who I choose. I think that by learning to do this over the years it has kept the feelings/emotions under control.

 

[Chava]

Is there a Somatic Experiencing practitioner in your area, or other trauma therapist who uses non-cognitive approaches? I understand not taking the cognitive route...that was of limited use for my trauma stuff. I'm primarily doing SE, and it's maybe somewhat like what you are doing, but also no rush. It takes quite a while to even feel connected to my body, so a big part is just noticing sensations and not trying to fix them or "get out" my trauma right away. It might be largely my therapist's approach too (she does SE but has a lot of body and process-oriented approaches to working with trauma).