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40+ years of suffering and EMDR helped sort it all out. I started counseling when I was about 10. I went through decades of medical treatments, alternative methods, western medicine, eastern medicine, psychiatrists, psychotropics, multiple diagnosis, multiple therapy modalities, depression, lost jobs, and a host of other problems that go on and on and on. EMDR finally brought to light very vivid memories of early childhood sexual abuse, that was subsequently verified by others. The healing thru EMDR has been nothing short of miraculous, when nothing else came close. I would never go back to talk therapy or anything remotely like it. I still use EMDR at home, not for further healing, but because it is very relaxing and helps me sort out my thoughts. If it weren't for the fact that I cherish my anonymity I could easily be a poster-boy for EMDR.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for posting.
ReplyDeleteLife was fine – sure there were ups and downs and my fair share of tragedy, but felt that things were on “the rails” so to speak, that’s when I had my first panic attack that woke me from a dead sleep. I was rushed to the hospital, sure it was a heart attack, and from that point on nothing was the same, in fact every day that followed was a living hell. I found out about EMDR and after convincing myself that I was losing my mind and need to check into a mental hospital I was ready to try anything. I can’t tell you how much EMDR has changed my life, but most importantly I’m not living in fear anymore. If you think you are losing your mind and you have no control , try EMDR, you don’t even have to have an open mind – it will work
ReplyDeleteI have lived with the denial of abuse for many years. It was brought to the fore recently when 'the lid of the pressure cooker' was blown by a.n.other. I was in a mess with nowhere to turn. Then I met a wonderful CPN who suggested EMDR. I would not say I was sceptical... I would have jumped off a cliff if he'd said it would help. I just thought I had to give it a go, and my goodness what a difference!
ReplyDeleteI cannot understand why this therapy/treatment is not more widely known and available on the NHS. I know I am so lucky to have found the right person at the right time.
I know I am still on the journey and there is a long way to go, mostly in the hands of other professionals that are involved in the situation, but I feel ready and able to take this on.
Like the previous poster the black cloud of fear has finally been lifted and I am in control of my life and my choices.