[MASIMO]

I have ptsd from an abusive marriage. The problem is I'm still in this marriage, still experiencing new traumas. My therapist has used emdr on my past traumas successfully..but the intrusive thoughts are coming back. I'm hoping dealing with my past will help me be less reactive to my husband when he gets angry and triggers me. Anyone had success with emdr?

[Open Eyes]

(((MASIMO))),

I am sorry you are still struggling, I havent had emdr treatment myself but have heard some people have found it to be very helpful but it takes time.

It is a challenge if you have PTSD and are living with someone that has hurt you.
What has your threrapist said about this?

((Hugs)))

[shezbut]

I haven't tried EMDR either, but I do know a couple of people who have tried it and had positive experiences.

Still being in the abusive relationship, yet trying to work through past experiences must be very tricky! Are you seeking to find the strength to leave your hub, or are you simply hoping to come up with new ways to deal with situations that currently trigger you? Getting through relationship problems like these takes time and effort on both sides. Is your hub also working with a T, to help him come up with healthy ways of dealing with his triggers instead of taking out life's frustrations on you?

I hope that he is working on getting through this negative pattern that he's fallen into.

I wish you the very best ~ take care of yourself!

[avlady]

I also hope your hubby can see a T it would do wonders for both of you, i was in a relationship where i went to a T and it helped very much,