I've begun therapy for non-pente stuff and we're going to begin a technique called EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) within the
month . I have PTSD, and this is supposed to work wonders for it (combined with therapy). After my first session that didn't even include EMDR I felt
incredibly hopeful and downright cheery. The doc told me hopelessness was a classic symptom of PTSD. I can't believe I've suffered for so long without
getting help!
While my reasons for beginning this aren't related to charismania, I posted in this forum as I assumed the subject would inevitably come up. If it needs to be moved that's no problem.
Anyway, I'm interested in any EMDR experiences anyone is willing to talk about. Or if you want to talk about your therapy without EMDR feel free.
EMDR defined:
EMDR attends to the past experiences that have set the groundwork for pathology, the current situations that trigger dysfunctional emotions, beliefs and sensations, and the positive experience needed to enhance future adaptive behaviors and mental health.
While my reasons for beginning this aren't related to charismania, I posted in this forum as I assumed the subject would inevitably come up. If it needs to be moved that's no problem.
Anyway, I'm interested in any EMDR experiences anyone is willing to talk about. Or if you want to talk about your therapy without EMDR feel free.
EMDR defined:
EMDR attends to the past experiences that have set the groundwork for pathology, the current situations that trigger dysfunctional emotions, beliefs and sensations, and the positive experience needed to enhance future adaptive behaviors and mental health.
During treatment various procedures and protocols are used to address the entire clinical picture. One of the procedural elements is "dual stimulation" using either bilateral eye movements, tones or taps. During the reprocessing phases the client attends momentarily to past memories, present triggers, or anticipated future experiences while simultaneously focusing on a set of external stimulus. During that time, clients generally experience the emergence of insight, changes in memories, or new associations. The clinician assists the client to focus on appropriate material before initiation of each subsequent set.
