I just felt that I really needed to post this. I have PTSD & am a survivor of SA & have recently started EMDR. I have read a lot on EMDR & went into it thinking it was not going to work! However, it does & has. I don't understand why, but 'feel' the differences. The 'images' have changed & I feel so much more positive.
For any of you out there who are, 'sceptical', please just give it a go. Keep an open mind, go with it & don't ask how it works, as you won't get an answer!
I don't care how it works now, I just care & know it does! Don't be frightened or apprehensive, just go with it. It really does work.
I know this is changing my life. Xxx

[ThisWayOut]

I'm SO GLAD to read this <3

[Ad Intra]

I've considered EMDR, but this is one thing I've wondered, is the therapeutic relationship considered as important as in CBT?

Originally Posted by Ad Intra

I'm considered EMDR, but this is one thing Ive wondered, is the therapeutic relationship considered as important as in CBT?

There really isn't much of a relationship. It's very 'clinical' you don't have to share anything. You can just visualise. It's the 'feeling' that you have to notice.

[IrisBloom]

I'm so happy for you JoBo!

[Bill3]

I am really happy for you!

Glad it's working.

[ThingWithFeathers]

That's great, jo. Glad it's going well for you x

[MoxieDoxie]

EMDR brought about much need relief from my suffering.

Awesome, JoBo! Thank you for sharing this.

Thanks so much for sharing. I am keen for my H to try it for PTSD due to witnessing his brother's death. He is sceptical because 'nothing can change what happened' I will show him your post, thanks

[Chummy]

Originally Posted by Ad Intra

I've considered EMDR, but this is one thing I've wondered, is the therapeutic relationship considered as important as in CBT?

From what I've read it it important that you trust the T. My also does EMDR and I've had a few sessions. I don't think I could do it with a T I haven't spoken much to.

I'm happy for you.

[Ellahmae]

Originally Posted by Chummy

From what I've read it it important that you trust the T. My also does EMDR and I've had a few sessions. I don't think I could do it with a T I haven't spoken much to.

My T won't start EMDR with me yet as I don't trust her enough, I've been with her a year at 3x a week. From her viewpoint trust and safety has a great deal to do with it. For us anyway - perhaps everyone is different.

Originally Posted by Echos Myron

Thanks so much for sharing. I am keen for my H to try it for PTSD due to witnessing his brother's death. He is sceptical because 'nothing can change what happened' I will show him your post, thanks

Your H is right, as I too can't change what happened to me either. My brain is being helped to 'process' what happened to me & put it in a place where it is manageable for me. I don't get to choose where & how it's processed, my brain decides for itself. Urge your H to give it a go. Nothing ventured, & all that jazz! I was incredibly sceptical, but it has already had a incredibly positive effect on me. My flashbacks have gone, I can sleep, I am not constantly on edge, I'm not waking up in the mornings feeling really angry & I am able to do some things that I was not able to do b4 due to the PTSD. I've only had 4 sessions so far! Xxx