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01-07-2005, 10:44 AM

EMDR and it scares me.

I have a lot of obsessive worries left over from my life of trauma and they think the EMDR will help. It's giving me anxiety because I'm not used to feeling much anymore. I'm afraid they'll crack open my emotions. I don't talk about it much. Talking about it will be hard.

So I may be around for support in the coming weeks.

Hugs

liveweyerd · 01-07-2005, 01:00 PM

help me out here, isn't that a therapy involving eye movement.

I am sorry you are scared but I can sure understand it.
I have got lots of places I would scream to say, just leave that alone, let sleeping bears lie!!!

I don't know of one person here whom you have not lifted up with your love and compassion.

It would be a privilege and an honor to hold your hand or send you hugs.

Paulie · 01-07-2005, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by liveweyerd

I don't know of one person here whom you have not lifted up with your love and compassion.

I second that. I am not sure what kind of procedure this is MG.

Josie · 01-07-2005, 01:36 PM

M.G.,

I don't know what that is? Now I am getting scared
and worried for you. We will be here, we love you.

Hugs,

liveweyerd · 01-07-2005, 01:42 PM

It's a therapy. Our eyes, our visual links are connected to our emotional parts. Brain circuitry stuff. If I am wrong, sorry, sorry.
I think MG has a thread about it in one of the mental health posts.
But it is scary to have emotions bared....and wondering if there would be more than I could handle evoked.
It will not be easy.
But it is meant for healing.

Chy · 01-07-2005, 02:11 PM

Eye Movement Desensitazation Reprocessing..... MG give it a chance, I know how you don't want to spill your gut's allow the process to help you, I know how draining this can be, so please, take care of yourself... *hugs*

Paulie · 01-07-2005, 02:15 PM

WOW that sounds like something. MG you know we love you and are here for you ALWAYS.

01-07-2005, 02:26 PM

Thanks everyone. I've heard a lot of good things about it, but I'm not wired the same as other people. I'll be going in next week I think.

I have some emotions I can't let go of. Like obsessing on protecting my family and fear that they will die. I keep checking on them constantly and think the whole imaginary trauma through when it hasn't even happened. It's exhausting. They say it's all residual from the trauma I've been through and they want to help me connect it and counteract it with something positive. I've done my healing by myself and I'm not used to being vulnerable in front of other people. So we shall see. I'll let you know as soon as I'm done with the first session.

Josie · 01-07-2005, 02:34 PM

There you are.

I thought you were giving us short notice!

I looked it up on Google to understand more.

I understand the obsessive thoughts and I pray it
works for you.

Love you,

01-07-2005, 03:16 PM

I don't remember giving you that avatar Josie?

I remember the picture, but I don't remember putting it in. I have to stop doing things here when I'm sleeping. I actually found you another one, but I like this one better.

Hugs

Josie · 01-07-2005, 03:26 PM

LOL, too funny!

Gabe · 01-07-2005, 06:53 PM

MG, just checking in to say I hope this new therapy is helpful and not too scary. You are always rock solid for people in need at SR. If you need that back, remember to return the favor...to yourself.
Hugs and love,
Gabe

liveweyerd · 01-07-2005, 07:01 PM

that's funny MG. I talk to people in my sleep. Telephone me, knock on my door, I will talk to you, if you want something I say sure, or I talk and don't know what I said. Anything you need to hear, but I don't remember it when I wake.
My ex-husband finally realized that while I was perfectly agreeable and promised to go here or do this or that, I had no idea the conversation had taken place. Notes left on the table are much, much better.

In memory of miracle · 01-07-2005, 07:20 PM

((( MG )))) Prayers,Bless,Trish

Don W · 01-07-2005, 07:22 PM

Morning Glory, My thoughts and prayers will be with you. Just try to remember, there are many doors in our recovery that lead us down new paths. I don't feel God has brought you this far to guide you down the wrong one. He knows how important you are to his plans for us. Don W

**DesertEyes** · 01-07-2005, 07:30 PM

Praying for you MG :-) Your HP is right there with you looking after you.

Mike :-)

Dan · 01-07-2005, 07:32 PM

Good luck MG.
(...)

KelKel · 01-07-2005, 07:40 PM

(((MG)))
I have used EMDR with two different therapist's and had good results with both.
The second therapist and i had a better rapport and we went a little deeper, I was a little surprised at the emotions that surfaced with the technique, but what a relief to tap into something I had not been able to reach or even realize was bothering me so much... Try not to be afraid, see it as an opportunity to get to the root of your obssesion's and fears. I do believe you will be pleasantly surprised at just how gently it brings them to the surface.
It will make it easier for you to get them out, see them for what they are and deal with them. Focus on other things for now...

Here4Him · 01-08-2005, 08:21 PM

My psychologist used EMDR therapy with me following a MVA I was involved in where I was the only survivor.

I was very hesitant to have any kind of therapy due to the fact I knew I had "other" issues that I had successfully buried deep for years.
Well, as it turned out, I couldn't "bury" the PTSD...and ended up in therapy.
She was very gentle with me and discussed options for ending a session quickly if it evoked just too much pain for me to handle at the time.
I think a reputable therapist will discuss the possible outcomes before proceeding and you definitely have to have a good rapport & trust in order for you to be open to it.
I frequently left my sessions feeling so incredibly tired, I could barely manage to drive home...and then right to sleep for hours!!
In the long run, hypnotherapy worked better for my own personal issue, but the EMDR was working as well.
Best of luck to you :shysmile:

Kit · 01-08-2005, 08:29 PM

Wow! I have never heard of this. One of my children had a horrible experience that produced PTSD. Nobody ever suggested this. I hope it helps you!! I'm glad you are willing to share your experience. You're always so darn helpful, even when you're the one in pain.
Lots of love, Kit

01-08-2005, 08:52 PM

Thank you everyone. I'll let you know how it goes.

Captain Morgan · 01-09-2005, 03:22 AM

Hey MG. I don't know anything about EMDR but I hope it helps you.

Mike

***Time2Surrender*** · 01-09-2005, 03:53 AM

MG,you will be in my prayers and my thoughts.((((Hugs)))) Michael

CAPTAINZING2000 · 01-09-2005, 05:42 AM

Morning Glory I Hope, It All Goes Well!!! In My Prayers As Well

Chris

Don W · 01-11-2005, 07:39 PM

Morning Glory, Thinking of you. Don W

01-07-2005, 10:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
Morning Glory Guest Posts: n/a	I'm going in for.... EMDR and it scares me. I have a lot of obsessive worries left over from my life of trauma and they think the EMDR will help. It's giving me anxiety because I'm not used to feeling much anymore. I'm afraid they'll crack open my emotions. I don't talk about it much. Talking about it will be hard. So I may be around for support in the coming weeks. Hugs

01-07-2005, 01:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
liveweyerd Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: central Florida Posts: 7,223 Blog Entries: 5	help me out here, isn't that a therapy involving eye movement. I am sorry you are scared but I can sure understand it. I have got lots of places I would scream to say, just leave that alone, let sleeping bears lie!!! I don't know of one person here whom you have not lifted up with your love and compassion. It would be a privilege and an honor to hold your hand or send you hugs. __________________ Each small candle lights a corner of the dark....Roger Waters

01-07-2005, 01:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
Josie Grace Under Fire Join Date: May 2002 Location: Another world Posts: 543	M.G., I don't know what that is? Now I am getting scared and worried for you. We will be here, we love you. Hugs, __________________ Josie

01-07-2005, 01:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
liveweyerd Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: central Florida Posts: 7,223 Blog Entries: 5	It's a therapy. Our eyes, our visual links are connected to our emotional parts. Brain circuitry stuff. If I am wrong, sorry, sorry. I think MG has a thread about it in one of the mental health posts. But it is scary to have emotions bared....and wondering if there would be more than I could handle evoked. It will not be easy. But it is meant for healing. __________________ Each small candle lights a corner of the dark....Roger Waters

01-07-2005, 02:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
Paulie It is what it is!!! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Sobriety Posts: 5,521	WOW that sounds like something. MG you know we love you and are here for you ALWAYS. __________________ I know more about how to live than I did yesterday, but not as much as I'll know tomorrow. Today, Ill learn something new~JFT, 1/27/06 The difference between a good day and a bad day, is about 2 days~Ann of SR

01-07-2005, 02:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
Chy Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 5,886	Eye Movement Desensitazation Reprocessing..... MG give it a chance, I know how you don't want to spill your gut's allow the process to help you, I know how draining this can be, so please, take care of yourself... hugs

01-07-2005, 02:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
Morning Glory Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks everyone. I've heard a lot of good things about it, but I'm not wired the same as other people. I'll be going in next week I think. I have some emotions I can't let go of. Like obsessing on protecting my family and fear that they will die. I keep checking on them constantly and think the whole imaginary trauma through when it hasn't even happened. It's exhausting. They say it's all residual from the trauma I've been through and they want to help me connect it and counteract it with something positive. I've done my healing by myself and I'm not used to being vulnerable in front of other people. So we shall see. I'll let you know as soon as I'm done with the first session.

01-07-2005, 02:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
Josie Grace Under Fire Join Date: May 2002 Location: Another world Posts: 543	There you are. I thought you were giving us short notice! I looked it up on Google to understand more. I understand the obsessive thoughts and I pray it works for you. Love you, __________________ Josie

01-07-2005, 03:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
Morning Glory Guest Posts: n/a	I don't remember giving you that avatar Josie? I remember the picture, but I don't remember putting it in. I have to stop doing things here when I'm sleeping. I actually found you another one, but I like this one better. Hugs

01-07-2005, 03:26 PM	#11 (permalink)
Josie Grace Under Fire Join Date: May 2002 Location: Another world Posts: 543	LOL, too funny! __________________ Josie

01-07-2005, 06:53 PM	#12 (permalink)
Gabe Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,959	MG, just checking in to say I hope this new therapy is helpful and not too scary. You are always rock solid for people in need at SR. If you need that back, remember to return the favor...to yourself. Hugs and love, Gabe

01-07-2005, 07:01 PM	#13 (permalink)
liveweyerd Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: central Florida Posts: 7,223 Blog Entries: 5	that's funny MG. I talk to people in my sleep. Telephone me, knock on my door, I will talk to you, if you want something I say sure, or I talk and don't know what I said. Anything you need to hear, but I don't remember it when I wake. My ex-husband finally realized that while I was perfectly agreeable and promised to go here or do this or that, I had no idea the conversation had taken place. Notes left on the table are much, much better. __________________ Each small candle lights a corner of the dark....Roger Waters

01-07-2005, 07:20 PM	#14 (permalink)
In memory of miracle In Memory Of Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Connecticut. Posts: 3,740	((( MG )))) Prayers,Bless,Trish __________________ In Memory Of Teach only love...

01-07-2005, 07:22 PM	#15 (permalink)
Don W Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Charleston S.C. Posts: 1,464	Morning Glory, My thoughts and prayers will be with you. Just try to remember, there are many doors in our recovery that lead us down new paths. I don't feel God has brought you this far to guide you down the wrong one. He knows how important you are to his plans for us. Don W __________________ Captain America - On the side of good

01-07-2005, 07:30 PM	#16 (permalink)
DesertEyes Starting over Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Skin city Posts: 2,124	Praying for you MG :-) Your HP is right there with you looking after you. Mike :-)

01-09-2005, 03:53 AM	#23 (permalink)
*Time2Surrender* Community Greeter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hillsboro,Oregon Soon to be Washington State Posts: 6,334 Blog Entries: 3	MG,you will be in my prayers and my thoughts.((((Hugs)))) Michael __________________ "Jack and Diane" painted a picture of my life and my dreams, Suddenly this crazy world made more sense to me Well I heard it today and I couldn't help but sing along Cause everytime I hear that song...

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01-07-2005, 07:32 PM	#17 (permalink)
Dan Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,753	Good luck MG. (...)

01-07-2005, 07:40 PM	#18 (permalink)
KelKel Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Mohave Desert Posts: 2,313	(((MG))) I have used EMDR with two different therapist's and had good results with both. The second therapist and i had a better rapport and we went a little deeper, I was a little surprised at the emotions that surfaced with the technique, but what a relief to tap into something I had not been able to reach or even realize was bothering me so much... Try not to be afraid, see it as an opportunity to get to the root of your obssesion's and fears. I do believe you will be pleasantly surprised at just how gently it brings them to the surface. It will make it easier for you to get them out, see them for what they are and deal with them. Focus on other things for now...

01-08-2005, 08:21 PM	#19 (permalink)
Here4Him Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 30	My psychologist used EMDR therapy with me following a MVA I was involved in where I was the only survivor. I was very hesitant to have any kind of therapy due to the fact I knew I had "other" issues that I had successfully buried deep for years. Well, as it turned out, I couldn't "bury" the PTSD...and ended up in therapy. She was very gentle with me and discussed options for ending a session quickly if it evoked just too much pain for me to handle at the time. I think a reputable therapist will discuss the possible outcomes before proceeding and you definitely have to have a good rapport & trust in order for you to be open to it. I frequently left my sessions feeling so incredibly tired, I could barely manage to drive home...and then right to sleep for hours!! In the long run, hypnotherapy worked better for my own personal issue, but the EMDR was working as well. Best of luck to you :shysmile:

01-08-2005, 08:29 PM	#20 (permalink)
Kit Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: north of Boston Posts: 128	Wow! I have never heard of this. One of my children had a horrible experience that produced PTSD. Nobody ever suggested this. I hope it helps you!! I'm glad you are willing to share your experience. You're always so darn helpful, even when you're the one in pain. Lots of love, Kit

01-08-2005, 08:52 PM	#21 (permalink)
Morning Glory Guest Posts: n/a	Thank you everyone. I'll let you know how it goes.

01-09-2005, 03:22 AM	#22 (permalink)
Captain Morgan member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Boulevard of Broken Dreams Posts: 284	Hey MG. I don't know anything about EMDR but I hope it helps you. Mike

01-11-2005, 07:39 PM	#25 (permalink)
Don W Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Charleston S.C. Posts: 1,464	Morning Glory, Thinking of you. Don W __________________ Captain America - On the side of good

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