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#1
Oct 29, 2008, 08:49 PM
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Hi. I have just started using EMDR for my complex PTSD issues.
I was just wondering if there was anyone else out there using this form of therapy. And if they would mind sharing their thoughts and feelings. I have been at it for just over a week. Sometimes after my sessions I feel better. Other times I have to go home and take extra medications to feel better. Then I end up falling asleep and trigger throughout the night. |
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Oct 29, 2008, 11:20 PM
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I have used it in the past and while I did feel bad after some of my T session I have to say that most of trials with this form of T was good.... I even learned how to use it home by my self after my T felt I was ready.
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Oct 30, 2008, 03:15 PM
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That's encouraging, Rhapsody.
How were you able to do it at home by yourself? I have learned how to go to my "safe" place at home on my own. But that is about it. Are you still participating in EMDR? |
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Nov 06, 2008, 06:49 PM
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I thought I would give an update on my EMDR.
Seems thing to be going very well. My T is very impressed with how I am doing. My boyfriend says that things are better at home. He can joke around with me and I'm not so over sensitive. My big news - I have finally actually come to the realization and belief that I am NOT to blame for my parents issues. And that it is NOT my fault. This is huge for me. I have always blamed myself for everything. And I am finally beginning to realize this is not the case. My parents are to blame. They are bad parents (I have a better word for it, however it is not allowed). I have also decided that my parents need to be kicked to the curb, slapped up side the head, and kicked in the shin repeatedly!  
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Nov 17, 2008, 11:39 PM
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I am glad things are going well for you - I had EMDR once and it worked to get rid of some unattached emotions.
I lkie the thing about kicking them to the curb! is there room there for my dad and brother !    Take Care P7 
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Nov 18, 2008, 06:23 PM
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 Way to go!
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Nov 18, 2008, 08:39 PM
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Of course there is! Any abusers can be kicked to the curb!
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Nov 19, 2008, 07:30 PM
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In my latest session, I had such a panic attack. I have to idea where it came from.
I was so completely terrified  . I could hardly breathe. The T had to keep telling me to breathe. I am having a hard time with that. I couldn't continue I was so terrified. Well that is my update. Hope everyone is doing well! |
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Nov 19, 2008, 09:20 PM
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Nov 19, 2008, 10:37 PM
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I have PTSD, but I am not receiving any specific therapy for it. This therapy sounds interesting and I am going to conduct some research on it. Good luck. I hope it works for you.
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Nov 20, 2008, 02:10 PM
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 I've only done one session of EMDR but will be doing more to fight my PTSD about driving in bad weather. I'm interested to see if it will work for me.
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Nov 20, 2008, 09:33 PM
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Thank you for the kicking dudes!
Thanks to all who come here to support me. I really appreciate it. 
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Dec 10, 2008, 07:27 PM
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So here is a new update for you. December is a hard month for me. Actually the holidays are what is hard for me.
My therapy sessions for the first 2 weeks of December left me in panic attacks. Last weekend I had to go into the therapist b/c my anxiety was so bad! I woke up with the anxiety, it was horrible. So we are now doing a new med change and trying therapy a bit slower than before. However, I am working on developing a likeness for the holidays. I am doing so by building new traditions with "my" family! Hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season. |
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Dec 11, 2008, 01:32 AM
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Dec 11, 2008, 11:29 AM
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PleaseHelp,
Thank you for sharing about your experiences with EMDR. I did a couple sessions with my therapist, but had to stop because of some instability caused by my biploar disorder (I have complex PTSD as well). As soon as I'm stable again I will go back to it. I'm glad you shared because I also had stuff come up during & after sessions that I didn't anticipate dealing with. Good for you. You sound like you're getting thru it. I guess it just takes time. 
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Dec 12, 2008, 10:06 PM
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Dec 13, 2008, 12:53 AM
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I am doing EMDR. Only had 2 sessions & for me it is strange in that I know I am talking--the sessions last about 2 hrs. but I feel like I have been in a trance or something (I do do the dissosiation thing due to childhood trauma) & I don't hardly remember it & I'm exhausted & come home & sleep & sleep & feel like I will never be able to wake up--which is strange & scary as I have major insomnia--sleeping usually 2-3 hrs. a night (despite taking several sedating meds) & actually HATE to sleep.--Suzy
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Dec 13, 2008, 12:57 AM
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Oh, I guess I should also mention I have bipolar 1 disorder as well so that has the added attractions of suicide attempts & irrational behaviors due to mood swings. Doing DBT with the same therapist who is doing the EMDR.--Suzy
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Dec 14, 2008, 03:54 PM
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Keep up the good work, Suz. I applaud you in all that you are going through.
Merry Christmas. And have a good holiday season. |
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Dec 16, 2008, 07:45 AM
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Hi, I am doing EMDR treatments also, regularly for the past 2 years. I also get so tired afterwords and need to take nap and sometimes this tiredness lasts for a couple of days. IT can also stir up flashbacks too, and that is so hard. But I am healing, I am doing much better, and am hopful for a better life. Keep up the good work everyone!
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Dec 16, 2008, 04:07 PM
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I saw my T yesterday and asked if i can have emdr again - ive only had it once and it helped but i got a migraine after - dont know if it was related or just bad timing - i get headaches when im stressed anyway - and she said yes! so in about 2 weeks time i will be able to give it another go - if it can make the sadness go away its worth the migraine!
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Dec 22, 2008, 01:25 PM
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Good for you P7. I hope that you don't get migraines from it. I am still struggling a bit. I am trying to go back to work full-time and that is bringing a lot of stress. The holidays also stress me out. I wish all of you the best in your treatments. Have a very Merry Christmas.
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Dec 22, 2008, 02:25 PM
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I've had EMDR off and on for years. For a period we were doing it really intensely like every week, now it's more sporadic, mostly when we're doing ego state integration work. I really like it and find it to be incredibly helpful, although it still kind of freaks me out a little.
I find it incredibly intense and always have a really strong physical reaction to - with muscle spasms, and some twitching when we're doing it, but I usually find myself really high energy for a day or so after doing it. There's different types of bilateral stimulation that can be used in EMDR. It doesn't have to be completely visual - it seems to be the bilateral stimulation that's important. When I do it with my T, she has these little electric pod shaped things that I hold in either hand and the alternate vibrations. We switched to that after I had a problem following light moving across a bar. I'm very sensitive to visual stimulation, and that just made me throw up. Haven't had any problems with it since we started using the hand held things. --splitimage
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Dec 22, 2008, 02:41 PM
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Keep up the good work, splitimage.
My therapist does the tapping on the hands. Her moving her fingers in front of my eyes almost made me throw up. I'm a bit anxious about today's session. But I've been anxious since Thursday, so it probably has nothing to do with the session. And all about my anxiety being off the wall. |
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Dec 23, 2008, 05:44 PM
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had emdr yesterday - left me exhauseted and sad - just tired today - stopped part way through because ... well it got too difficult and i panicked - but overall i think it helped.
When we went to work on one thing i tensed even harder and couldnt do it instead of getting to let it go - has anyone had this happen? |
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