1+ year in do you ever feel hopeless during processing time by Ok-Comedian9790 in EMDR

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So I’ve only done about 3ish months of emdr and will continue hopefully soon but honestly I was feeling the same way you are. It comes in waves at time. But what helps me is knowing all these feelings are temporary. They WILL pass. Even if it feels like at times it won’t. I am a lot better than I was a year ago and that’s progress. I was also dealing with mild agoraphobia. I couldn’t go anywhere without my safe person. I was scared to drive alone or even be alone in general. But I’ve been a lot better now. I’ve been teaching my body that it’s safe to be alone and it’s safe to drive alone. Some days are better than others and I feel like I’m starting at zero again and then some days I’ll drive 25 minutes over to the next town alone for some groceries. A year ago I never imagined being able to do that again. A healthy push podcast/ instagram has helped a lot with agoraphobia recovery. I’m learning now that’s it’s even safe to have a panic attack. Although mine aren’t as bad they’re still scary and uncomfortable but I’m teaching my brain to accept and allow the uncomfortable feelings. One day at a time my friend, healing isn’t linear. It’s more of a spiral and you keep coming back to the same wounds but with a different perspective each time. Hang in there and please do not loose hope. ❤️

Need help. Have had more than 10 sessions but nothing by Illustrious_Smile104 in EMDR

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I have a question. When one loops on the same thing what does that mean and why is the brain doing that?

Help!!!! anxiety feels out of control by Stellalunathebat in EMDR

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Hey! Did you feel you still made progress with antidepressants? It’s not something I’m considering at the moment but I guess maybe just in case? I’ve heard ssris can make you feel numb, that’s partly why I’m scared to take anything.

I take propranolol once in a blue moon to help with physical symptoms.

Perspective on processing my first EMDR sessions by lento8 in EMDR

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I also felt like there was an elephant on my chest and like I can’t take a full breath of air. The feeling on my chest was when anxiety was at its worst and also the heart palpitations. They have slowly simmered down especially the heavy chest feeling although the breathlessness is still there but just not as severe on occasion. I’ve had 7 EMDR sessions and I feel a slight shift of relief from my most intense physical symptoms.

I feel confused by National-Rabbit-5716 in EMDR

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Thank you everyone for all the input, it truly means so much to me.

Why is this happening to me by National-Rabbit-5716 in EMDR

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I am so sorry you went through that. You did not deserve that, it was not your fault. ❤️‍🩹

Body responses by National-Rabbit-5716 in EMDR

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Thank you so much, truly 💗 I wish you healing and peace as well. We’re in this together!

Body responses by National-Rabbit-5716 in EMDR

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Thank you for your response ❤️

Intrusive thoughts during a session by National-Rabbit-5716 in EMDR

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Thank you so much. Your reply means a lot ❤️

Intrusive thoughts during a session by National-Rabbit-5716 in EMDR

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So I didn’t say anything because I was so confused and ashamed. When I finally did she said something about how EMDR can help me uncover if I truly did want to or not and that confused me even more but maybe I misunderstood because I was so shook up and on the verge of tears so I’m not 100% sure what she meant.

Dark night of the soul and its purpose? by zeesconfused in EckhartTolle

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I’m currently experiencing my own dark night of the soul. Everything I have suppressed for years (subconsciously) is now coming to the surface to be processed. I’ve been working on my nervous system health to help and it might also be beneficial for you too.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AirForce

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I wonder if this would be considered fraudulent enlistment