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Originally Posted by peaches100
So sorry to hear you're having a negative reaction to EMDR. It may have stirred up more than you are ready or able to process. I can't do EMDR for reasons such as this. I get too emotionally overwhelmed, sometimes to the point of feeling retraumatized, even with the "safe place" and grounding techniques. For some reason, i get stuck in the negative emotions and memories and can't get through to the other side where the memories are processed and I'm free of the suffering. My t and I have quit doing EMDR for now.
I'm glad you called your t and left a message. I think she'll understand. After certain difficult EMDR sessions, my t told me as i left the office, "You know where to find me if you need me." I'm sure she realizes how EMDR can stir up alot of discomfort. Hope you hear from her soon!
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Thanks, peaches - T did call back, I'm seeing her this evening.
When I told T how I can't stop crying, and how these new feelings are overwhelming me, she said that she was afraid that might happen - that it's hard for me to see it now, but these are old emotions coming up, and that it's good that I'm feeling them.
It certainly doesn't feel good, T!
But she was very caring on the phone - making sure I was alright, asking what I'd be doing until our appt. tonight (zoning out in front of the TV, it helps turn off my brain). T said we'd do more work on my safe place tonight, strengthen that, since it doesn't seem to be working for me now.
I had a good cry after we hung up, but I am relieved that I'm getting in to see her. I'll let you all know how it goes. Thanks for the support!
