Hi! I've used EMDR with great success! [emoji38][emoji1376][emoji1376][emoji178] I was in regular therapy for years not achieving much accept deeper depressions. At the end of my rope, I went to a trauma expert who worked me through EMDR! It the beginning it was weird, but after my personal pitch sound (there are several ways to use EMDR) I used sounds, which were soft. I didn't do tapping or any form of touching (I was afraid of touch) so, which I was comfortable with that sound I was ready to begin.

The best way I can describe my situation was that I had little to no memory I used the example of "Swiss cheese" with the many holes. The holes were memories but not connected "disjointed" and EMDR brings those memories "together" so I could remember events & experiences.

When the process began it did bring up anxiety but, not always a panicked feeling, when that does happen in away it's good because your beginning to remember and recall a stressful event and EMDR will help you with your therapist to work through the event; that's the "key!" Working through an event healthy & safely. [emoji41]

My past issues were because of abuse as a child which I blocked out. EMDR helps unlock these such events and experiences so you can look at them as an adult and not as a frightened child. EMDR is generally used for trauma, extreme stress and anxiety. It's finally being accepted in the mental health field. Some therapist don't like EMDR because they would prefer giving clients medication.

After sooo many years on meds I was ready to say no more!! After at least 5-6 years on EMDR I no longer use meds. [emoji2][emoji2][emoji2][emoji255] I might still occasionally get nervous but nothing like in the past.

I told my therapist "if you ever need a poster child for EMDR let me know I will gladly do one!" [emoji41]

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