[geez]

I posted this in the PTSD forum but thought I would ask here.

Is anyone out there dealing with memories of CSA in terms of effecting today's life.....and are you seeing a therapist that specializes in PTSD or a general therapist?

If you are going to a T that specializes in PTSD how are you treated for PTSD vs. a regular T? (psychologist).

I have the option of seeing one that specializes in PTSD in relation to CSA or I can go back to my old T who know's everything about me.

[shezbut]

Hi geez,

I do have these issues, yes. I am seeing a T who uses a variety of styles. It's been a couple of years since I began seeing him, and I am pleased with the results so far.

I wish you the best in making the decision that's right for you.

[crazylife]

Hey,
I don't have the CSA issues but i do have PTSD and seeing a T who specializes in this and i'm so glad because he can use ways such as EMDR that they have to be trained to do and it's one of the best around for PTSD.
Good luck.

[geez]

Originally Posted by crazylife

Hey,
I don't have the CSA issues but i do have PTSD and seeing a T who specializes in this and i'm so glad because he can use ways such as EMDR that they have to be trained to do and it's one of the best around for PTSD.
Good luck.

crazylife my old T specializes in CSA but not so sure about PTSD (not that it necessarily matters per se - some T's from what I've read on the forums can help someone even though they may not specialize in that particular area). Could you explain to me what EDMR is and how that works?

Thank you for any and all help!

[crazylife]

Could you explain to me what EDMR is and how that works?

Thank you for any and all help![/QUOTE]

Hey I can't explain to much as i'm not really sure how it works all we have done is focusing on a memory under controlled situation to stop myself from getting overwhelmed and i follow my T's fingers left to right while listening to some beeping and like pulse things in my hand's it seems to be helping. I think it helps change the way i think and react to triggers or something. Sorry i couldn't help anymore.

Take care.

[hopefultoday]

My T described EMDR to me as a way to "rewire" the brain so that the emotion isn't attached to the memory anymore. The memory is still there, but the emotions you feel are stored in another part of the brain.

[shezbut]

My T said that EMDR is very effective when working through very specific memories of abuse, rather than daily or frequent traumas. He said that cases like those are more difficult to treat with EMDR.

[WePow]

I have C-PTSD from severe and chronic CSA. My T specializes in PTSD and CSA. He uses CBT and EMDR. It actually does work. I like the EMDR a whole lot better than just CBT now that he is certified for that. He has his own EMDR therapist that he uses for his flashbacks. It takes more time in a session, and it is very hard if you have DID like I do. But it is very effective.