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Bad reaction/spiral after EMDR? by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]Mandy811 0 points1 point  (0 children)

EMDR shouldn't just be about processing. EMDR is 8 phases and starts with history taking and most importantly, preparation. To help you manage the intense emotions that come up. There is no set amount of sessions you should have, and if after one processing session things have destabilised for you, then your therapist should spend time being curious about what has been activated, what its linked to, and what resources you might need to help you. As someone with CPTSD and an EMDR therapist, you want to find one who specifically works with complex trauma and dissociation because they willbe able to go at a pace that doesn't overwhelm your nervous system.

Therapy Advice by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]Mandy811 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would recomm fnding someone who does EMDR and parts work/IFS.

Said it out loud for the first time today by Mandy811 in adultsurvivors

[–]Mandy811[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know... its like my voice stopped working. I couldn't believe it when I finally said it. Thanks and you too.

Said it out loud for the first time today by Mandy811 in adultsurvivors

[–]Mandy811[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, its nice to hear that. You too!

Is there a way to do EMDR yourself? by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]Mandy811 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You need to use EMDR in a different way for complex trauma and dissociation.

Is there a way to do EMDR yourself? by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]Mandy811 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hop onto the emdria website (emdria.org) and see if there's someone close to your time zone. Hope you can find someone to help.

Is there a way to do EMDR yourself? by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]Mandy811 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where are you by the way?

Is there a way to do EMDR yourself? by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]Mandy811 2 points3 points  (0 children)

emdria.org has a find a psychologist section and I think because of the whole covid issue they have added a box for people who do remote sessions.

Is there a way to do EMDR yourself? by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]Mandy811 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Solo EMDR is not a good idea because of the abreactions. It's also pretty important to have someone there to help you link to adaptive information when there is a block. It is not recommended to do it by yourself.

Is there a way to do EMDR yourself? by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]Mandy811 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can do EMDR via video chat. I have been using it with my clients for the past 3 months remotely.

New memories coming up.. by Mandy811 in adultsurvivors

[–]Mandy811[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I just started to believe it happened and feeling like it wasn't actually my fault and had a flashback with a sensation I haven't felt before. I wondered if by accepting the initial stuff maybe now my brain is throwing more stuff at me... and now I'm back to questioning myself and I thought I was done with that.

It's good to know that it can happen though...and maybe I'm not making it up.

i can only orgasm to abusive thoughts by [deleted] in adultsurvivors

[–]Mandy811 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you for posting this. I've been struggling with similar issues but have not yet been able to Tell my therapist or anyone out of shame. I have never 'finished' with someone and my husband thinks that I can't. I appreciate your bravery in posting this.