[Open Eyes]

I went to my T today and he wants to try EMDR, did I get that right?
He explained to me how it works and he also talked about the fact that it helps the brain process bad memories by using the method and it is much like rapid eye movement in sleep that allows our brains to process and put things into memory properly.

I wanted to know if anyone here has tried it and what they think about it.

Open Eyes

[I had no idea]

I am in the process of doing EMDR that I started in June. My EMDR T said it would take about 10 sessions, but I don't think she understood how involved my problems were because it's taking a lot longer. A lot of people say it sets them back for a little because of the triggers. It did not do this for me, at least not yet. For some of the things that happened years ago I am comfortable dealing with, but maybe that will change when we deal with the more recent issues. For me, it doesn't take away any of the thoughts or memories, but allows me to understand everything in a different light that makes it easier for me to move on from the event. I know a lot of people call it hocus pocus, but you can't knock something before trying. Perhaps it works with some people and not others, but it definitely is for trauma patients so at least there was something designed to target this specific problem. I say give it a try. It's hard to build a new relationship with someone and retell your story, but I think it is helpful for me to understand what happened in the past in order to be able to respond appropriately from here on out.

[welshgoldfish]

Never mind setting me back, I was completely hysterical for days afterwards. Crying, shaking, terrified. Had 3? maybe 4 sessions 18 months ago to address single issue from 2002. Certainly broke through emotional barriers and I was prepared for "no pain no gain" but not the all consuming fear it invoked.
I had to stop, I felt as bad as I had iniially. That was probably the point but I still couldn't process it.