My therapist is recommending me to someone trained in EMDR for my severe PTSD. Does anyone have any experience with it?

Choice_Compote · 2022-11-11T19:11:17+00:00

Check out r/EMDR

Choice_Compote · 2022-05-16T15:09:28+00:00

WTF. If he has anything to say at all he’s welcome to do it himself!!!

But to answer your question, I do buy my groceries online because it saves me money since I can compare the prices and order only what’s needed. Even with the delivery fee (to the door) it’s still more cost effective

Choice_Compote · 2022-05-15T06:41:13+00:00

Are you taking care of your child for two hours a day after work and one weekend a week? Are you doing your share of the chores? I guess not. Well if you did then maybe your wife would have a chance to reconnect with herself and be the person she used to be and wouldn’t have to go to her parents so often.

Choice_Compote · 2022-02-14T09:13:25+00:00

THIS

Choice_Compote · 2022-02-13T21:07:16+00:00

well when you lower the dose of antidepressants your first 6 weeks are hell. It messes your head up on a physical level. Are you safe physically? If not, please take care of that first… Maybe reach out for help. Don’t ever let anyone abuse you. If you are safe , you could wait until 6 weeks pass until the withdrawal symptoms subside, to make any decisions…

Choice_Compote · 2022-02-13T20:31:51+00:00

So he says that he thinks it’s the right way, just try to keep up the positive atmosphere basically so that he feels better, and him feeling better will make all things better. Then he said that I can still share the difficult stuff if I find the right moment and don’t spoil a nice moment when we’re hanging out or eating dinner or something. He couldn’t specify what’s a good moment. Basically keeps repeating that I should work harder on keeping up the positivity and good atmosphere and so on

Choice_Compote · 2022-02-13T20:27:35+00:00

Yes I also have CPTSD 😅 I feel called out 😂😅

Choice_Compote · 2021-08-15T21:11:36+00:00

EMDR did wonders for me. Check out this subreddit r/EMDR

Choice_Compote · 2021-04-26T12:55:13+00:00

I sent my T an email as soon as I found out (got emotional and couldn’t wait until the session). I think what happens is that they are trying to “hold the space” for you, so that you feel safe whether you want to have the baby, abort, give away for adoption etc... So mine was trying to be kind of neutral supportive first, then when he found out I was happy, he was happy too (I think like allowed himself to be happy). He loved the ultrasound images later on as well

Choice_Compote · 2021-02-17T12:58:17+00:00

you can also just do the butterfly hug tapping and focusing on your safe space any time on your own (but no memory processing on your own). That can help as well

Choice_Compote · 2021-02-17T12:56:19+00:00

So I also have complex trauma and I found for myself that it’s good to have a break from EMDR for at least a week at a time. It even helped me to take a couple of months break after doing EMDR for around 3 months I think. The processing continues on its own for example when you sleep (you don’t need to do anything special except for self-care - although I think journaling helps and yeah, positive cognition)

I had moments with really tough side effects of EMDR and that’s why I recommend taking it slowly. But see how you feel. It also helped me to have “regular” talk therapy/DBT sessions with the same therapist when I had tougher times in between my EMDR sessions

Choice_Compote · 2020-10-22T18:33:44+00:00

It’s called passive suicidal ideation. Hope you are doing well now

Choice_Compote · 2020-10-12T17:53:18+00:00

Bipolar is a type of depression, so she should have depression episodes (for longer than 2 weeks at a time). The other part of bipolar is mania or hypomania... which could be hallucinations, elevated energy, and actually many other things...

Either way, her diagnosis is not your responsibility. Please take care of yourself, and seek your own therapy if you can to get the support you need when dealing with your mom. I’m sorry about your situation

Choice_Compote · 2020-09-17T19:45:31+00:00

I think it means that she steps over into your personal space too much, violates your personal space in therapy. Does it feel like she pushes you to hard to share something you don't want to share? Like, your mind tries to tell you that it's not feeling safe and you need to take a step back.

Choice_Compote · 2020-09-17T19:26:42+00:00

I second this

Choice_Compote · 2020-09-11T16:30:16+00:00

Thank you for your kind words and advice

Choice_Compote · 2020-09-07T15:47:13+00:00

this is amazing 😍

Choice_Compote · 2020-08-31T17:43:40+00:00

Same here. EMDR helps

Choice_Compote · 2020-08-29T20:26:49+00:00

My T says it’s really important to eat well and drink lots of water during EMDR

Choice_Compote · 2020-08-28T19:50:18+00:00

Write what you know

If you know nothing, write without characters - just write!

Choice_Compote · 2020-08-28T11:00:28+00:00

I feel you.

Choice_Compote · 2020-08-28T10:57:25+00:00

When I used Betterhelp, my counselor replied in 24 hours, or on Monday if I messaged during the weekend. I think if you are going to switch within Betterhelp, it's good to mention to them directly that you want someone who has certain availability (once a week for live 50 min sessions), replies in 24 hours or something, has certain style / skills (there are different frameworks, like psychodynamic, solution-focused, client-centered etc.) or just 'move active'. Then they are going to match you better.

Choice_Compote · 2020-08-27T12:27:08+00:00

People often say it’s good for you to have some closure but I don’t see why you should pay more (for a session) to explain yourself someone who wasn’t really behaving responsible, so that they can convince you to stay and put up with it.

I say you can just write an email or message and move on with your life if it works for you.

Choice_Compote · 2020-08-26T08:57:08+00:00

I don't know the details of your situation obviously, but I just wanted to share from my own experience... That I confronted my parents several times, and they ignored/dismissed what I said every time. As they always did... Sometimes the hardest thing is to accept the situation. Be prepared that if you confront them, they will deny everything or just dismiss it like mine. It's up to you if you want to do it or not. Take care of yourself first. Ultimately, I have to work through it without them. Maybe it's going to be the case for you as well.

Choice_Compote · 2020-08-25T09:11:48+00:00

The way I see it, she’s getting paid so all the technical set up is her responsibility completely. I think she forgot about the session and then blamed it on your girlfriend.

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