My therapist is planning to use EMDR as part of my therapy, to de-escalate my PTSD. I was wondering if anyone else on here has gone through it. What is it like? Was it effective for you? Do you recommed it?
2006-10-29 07:48:57 · 5 answers · asked by emily_rose_4 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I have been being treated for complex PTSD. I have been working with EMDR for a few years. You should look to work with a therapist who received their training through the EMDRA.
Some questions you should ask before beginning are: What is your level of training? How long have you been using EMDR? and have you used EMDR with others who have PTSD.
EMDR has been very helpful for me personally. However you need to learn certain skills such as containment, safe place, and how to regulate the memories that you are going to work on. Your therapist should also give you a STOP signal .
You also should know that EMDR continues to work between sessions. There may be times that you may want to check in with your therapist between sessions.
Your therapist should have also screened you for dissociation. using a DES scale.
PTSD can be treated successfully with EMDR in fact the Veteran's Administration uses it for Veterans with PTSD.
There is a book written by Forrest and Shepero about EMDR. Either your therapist should have it or you can git it at any large book store (Borders, Barn's and Noble) or on Amazon.com
You can find out more about EMDR at EMDRA.org or the EMDR Portal .
IT may take a while- Take it slow- But it will get better and it is worth all your work. My best wishes and Blessings go out to you!
2006-10-29 15:15:54 · answer #1 · answered by P10z 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did go through one session with a therapist of EMDR. It was retraumatizing to me. I am sorry, but I did not like it. I would never do it again, and I had to find another therapist. You are placed back into the event or events that caused you PTSD. I swear, I have been in therapy for years, and I believe EMDR is the biggest psychobabble type stuff I have experienced. They are trying to desensitize you to the event-rexpose you on and on.
2006-10-29 09:19:41 · answer #2 · answered by catzrme 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, several psychologists do this as part of treatment. You just do not realize it yet. He has his reasons for doing such. And he did not violate HIPPA and the whole confidentiality deal so it is fine. I would not say there is anything to be worried about, but if it is a problem for you then go ahead and request to see a new psychologist. Trust me, doll, he is not stupid enough to lose his license by discussing some things that happened to you. Do not feel as if you are a victim. The world the does not revolve around you. And do you know, you do not need treatment for bad relationships. The only relationship you need to be concerned about is that of yours and Jehovah God. Work on self.... maybe the problem is not with other people but with you. Let the man do his job!!!!
2016-03-28 00:59:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I found EMDR very helpful. I have heard from others similar experiences.
Best of luck to you...
2006-10-29 09:53:03 · answer #4 · answered by spiritualjourneyseeker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friend is going through this and it seems to be helping her. Her anxiety and depression have lessened. Try this website for more information.
http://www.emdr-therapy.com/emdr.html
2006-10-29 07:54:32 · answer #5 · answered by kim_bp1 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋