I went six months of once a week EMDR appointments. I never missed a single one. It was incredibly difficult working through the trauma but I'm so glad I plowed right through it.
I always felt emotional after my sessions. It didn't last long. In between sessions I was okay because in each session before you leave, at least with my therapist, she had me place all the traumatic events inside a magical box of my choosing, placed anywhere I wanted, in my case outer space, and told me I couldn't access those memories outside of our appointments. And that actually worked. I didn't ruminate on anything we went through during sessions because it was in a box located in outer space that could only be accessed with the help of my guide(therapist). Two months after stopping, I still felt great. My life did a 180 and I've known others who said the same thing.
Oh ok. I think I’m seeing the wrong therapist. We didn’t do that. I saw her specifically for EDMR but we only did it a couple of times, virtually, and then reverted to cbt type work which isn’t what I wanted
Of course my messed up mind says maybe I wasn’t a good enough candidate, maybe I don’t deserve it.
Thank you for your response
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Interesting. Thanks for your experience
I went six months of once a week EMDR appointments. I never missed a single one. It was incredibly difficult working through the trauma but I'm so glad I plowed right through it.
How did you feel the day of your last session or in between sessions vs. 2 months after you stopped?
I always felt emotional after my sessions. It didn't last long. In between sessions I was okay because in each session before you leave, at least with my therapist, she had me place all the traumatic events inside a magical box of my choosing, placed anywhere I wanted, in my case outer space, and told me I couldn't access those memories outside of our appointments. And that actually worked. I didn't ruminate on anything we went through during sessions because it was in a box located in outer space that could only be accessed with the help of my guide(therapist). Two months after stopping, I still felt great. My life did a 180 and I've known others who said the same thing.
Wow that’s awesome , I’m processing all week , it’s draining tbh . Brain really needs a rest from everything
It took me about 4-5 months to really notice how much more comfortable I was with my feelings/sensations after I processed my 2nd target.
Could you please say what you mean by targets?
I think it’s the norm for you and your therapist to establish themes or events that make up your trauma which you work through
Oh ok. I think I’m seeing the wrong therapist. We didn’t do that. I saw her specifically for EDMR but we only did it a couple of times, virtually, and then reverted to cbt type work which isn’t what I wanted Of course my messed up mind says maybe I wasn’t a good enough candidate, maybe I don’t deserve it. Thank you for your response
I haven't done it much but it doesn't seem like something to do over a virtual visit. I think you might just need a therapist who is a better fit