[nottrustin]

This evening I will be meeting with a new T about EMDR. My head is all over the place. On the one hand I feel okay and I've got this. From our phone conversations she seems pleasant. Then the other part of me fears telling somebody my story and feeling judged... I woke with a pounding headache so that probably doesn't help.

[LonesomeTonight]

I hope it goes well today. If she's an EMDR specialist, then I'm sure she's heard about all types and levels of trauma. I still understand your concern about being judged though.

[granite1]

i didnt think you needed to talk

[nottrustin]

Originally Posted by granite1

i didnt think you needed to talk

I had not heard that. Today is our initial meeting. So I will get more info today.

[Out There]

Hope it goes well for you - lots of prep work !

[nottrustin]

It went well. She seems like a really nice and professional person. We discussed my concerns and she was confident we can work with those issues so that I feel safe. I am feeling pretty good about trying it out with her. At one point I mentioned the importance of my faith. While she does not usually tells her clients about her faith she did disclose that we are the same religion.

[skeksi]

I am glad you feel good about her!

[LonesomeTonight]

Originally Posted by skeksi

I am glad you feel good about her!

Me too! And that you won't have to worry about the religious aspect either.

Originally Posted by nottrustin

This evening I will be meeting with a new T about EMDR. My head is all over the place. On the one hand I feel okay and I've got this. From our phone conversations she seems pleasant. Then the other part of me fears telling somebody my story and feeling judged... I woke with a pounding headache so that probably doesn't help.

Firstly, good luck & you will be fine. I've had EMDR & am waiting to have more. You don't have to tell your story at all. I just had to work with the images that came up. They had a brief history of my trauma, but I didn't share anything at all. I was given the option to respond how ever I wanted to. Mostly I spoke of the feelings that came up & then had to hold an image to go with them. It's brilliant!!! I was incredibly tired afterwards & sometimes just came home & slept for hours. Good luck again. xXx

[Out There]

I remember that when I first had EMDR - I sometimes would not last pass 6.00 pm and have to go to bed , but it does get better - promise ! And it's very worth it.

[nottrustin]

Originally Posted by JoBo

Firstly, good luck & you will be fine. I've had EMDR & am waiting to have more. You don't have to tell your story at all. I just had to work with the images that came up. They had a brief history of my trauma, but I didn't share anything at all. I was given the option to respond how ever I wanted to. Mostly I spoke of the feelings that came up & then had to hold an image to go with them. It's brilliant!!! I was incredibly tired afterwards & sometimes just came home & slept for hours. Good luck again. xXx

Yeah she told me I don't have to go into detail which is nice

[nottrustin]

Originally Posted by Out There

I remember that when I first had EMDR - I sometimes would not last pass 6.00 pm and have to go to bed , but it does get better - promise ! And it's very worth it.

That is a little concerning. I work a 9 hour day the appt. is at 5 then I drive an hour for a 7:00 meeting...so a long day. I am seeing a coffee stop in my schedule.

[Ellahmae]

It is best to have nothing planned after an EMDR session, especially your first few as it is rather taxing (in an exhausting way). Sometimes I have to stay at the office because I cannot operate a car. If I can drive I go home and immediately into bed.

[Out There]

If your T is good ( and it sounds like she is ) she will make sure that you are OK to travel. My T does this using various techniques like breathing and other things like butterfly hugs. The first EMDR T you saw I found very concerning , I hope you will do well with this one. Are you still seeing your regular T too ?

[nottrustin]

Originally Posted by Out There

If your T is good ( and it sounds like she is ) she will make sure that you are OK to travel. My T does this using various techniques like breathing and other things like butterfly hugs. The first EMDR T you saw I found very concerning , I hope you will do well with this one. Are you still seeing your regular T too ?

Yes, I will continue to see regular T through this.

I talked to new t about the drive home and concern for my safety. She assured me there are ways we will make sure I am safe for my drive home. She did a good job of it at the initial session.