Very Hard Session.

[BoN-bOn]

Left therapy today after a really tough EMDR session & my entire body felt weak & shaky. I just drove & drove & drove like I didn't even know where I was going or how to get home. I'm still not quite sure I've got it all together enough to even type out what I'm feeling. This is so hard. My brain is working hard & my body feels like it's worked hard too. I wish I could sleep, but I know it will be a long night. Any suggestions how to shake myself out of this?

 

[NightSky]

Listen to your body. Don't fight it. It's telling you to take care of it and to take care of you. You ARE working hard. Do something that helps you feel cared for. A blanket and a movie or good book or chat with a friend? Ice cream? Journal, tea, wine... Allow the feelings and don't try to shut them down. Stay with them and instead of distracting and shaking them off tell yourself you're doing something to love and care for yourself.

 

[BoN-bOn]

Listen to your body. Don't fight it. It's telling you to take care of it and to take care of you. You...

That just made me cry. & I DON'T cry. Thank you. You are right. :cry:

 

[NightSky]

That's good. Sometimes crying can help ease those feelings you're having. I hope you rest well tonight.

 

[zoie33]

I usually try to journal after a tough EMDR session. It kind of helps if I write it down and hopefully I can my mind to let it go. I know it doesn't totally work but for me journaling helps the most. If nothing else at least I have it written down and I can discuss it at my next session.

 

[Freedomfighter]

Left therapy today after a really tough [URL='EMDR Therapy for PTSD and Complex PTSD (CPTSD)...

Yep, self care, do things you enjoy, it is hard work to be in therapy, physically and mentally, incredibly tough.