Emotionally exhausted after Therapy

[jaynehale36]

Hi, been in EMDR therapy for 3 wks and I'm exhausted... It's the hardest thing I've ever done. Have all kinds of feelings and sooo scared it won't work and I wil b left trapped in this anxiety hell forever . ; (

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Hi jaynehale36. You wont be trapped for ever. It does pass but you have to stop fighting it. Nervous exhaustion is one of the most difficult things to bear, but it does pass. Fighting only creates more tension. Dr. Weekes describes it as "tiredness beyond tiredness" and that about sums it up. Dragging yourself around all day is tiring in itself so adds to the already tired state you are in. You need some sort of therapy to help you relax. Not just your body but your mind. I do not know what EMDR therapy is but if it is causing so much exhaustion then perhaps it is not for you. Being scared that a therapy wont work adds to the tension and creates more adrenalin and the viscious circle stars. Fear, adrenalin, fear. Talk to it. "So you are here again, well, too bad. I've coped before and I will again until you get fed up and leave". Bear up. It will pass. I have been there and know. Good luck. Jonathan.

[jaynehale36]

Hi Jonathan, I'm in very early days of treatment so sud expect sum kind of emotional upheaval. I too av got books by Claire Weekes and her advice is very gud. Av started to talk to myself just like in ure advice and it's helping alittle. Just hate all this fighting everyday. Been suffering 4 years almost all my life. This last year has been the worst ever. Feel for my hubby and son who watch me go thru this day in day out. So hard to carry on wen u feel so exhausted.

[hollow]

Hi Jayne, I usually feel great for the first few hours after then hit a wall, actually feels more like falling down a well, I've started taking the next day off work as the next day is usually a bad day, feel completely wiped out.

[jaynehale36 in reply to hollow]

Hi do u av EMDR too? How's it going. I'm finding it so emotional only had 3 sessions. I too feel great after but is exhausted for the next few days. X

[hollow in reply to jaynehale36]

I do. It's making me face up to a lot of things I have ignored or in reality have buried deep within me and although I get a lot out of my sessions it's difficult. And as you point out, absolutely exhausting!

[jaynehale36 in reply to hollow]

In so glad it's not just me who feels like this after. I have noticed little improvements and like u feel so strong straight after a session. I know I've got a long way to go but think its worth all the heart ache 4 sum improvement to my life. Wil u please keep me posted on how u get on. X

[hollow in reply to jaynehale36]

Yes of course. I have a session on Thurs and have taken Fri off I know that sounds like giving in a bit but the come down the next day seems to undue some of the good I get from the session so i figure if I'm not in work then I can at least rest. Will let you know how it turns out....

[jaynehale36 in reply to hollow]

I have mine Fri this wk but hope I'm not too bad as its my sons birthday wkend ; ( Hope u have a better recovery this wk. they sud start to becum less traumatic. Xx

[hollow in reply to jaynehale36]

Hope it goes well. Look forward to swapping positive outcomes with you....

[ellabella]

What is EMDR? I hope you feel a little better today Jayne....I've just told my aches and pains to bugger off. Had a very disturbed night and tense and nervous today. I just remembered this silly advert from ages ago " Tense nervous headache? " " try anadin " I don't know whether to laugh or cry!. Think I had better laugh ........well I do have MH problems! xxxx

[jaynehale36 in reply to ellabella]

Its a therapy that uses rapid eye movement to put all your past traumas to bed in the hope it wil ease the anxiety. As you can imagine it is very emotionally exhausting. But wil put up with it if it makes me feel even the slightest but well. X

[Hidden in reply to jaynehale36]

Hi,

Keep up with the therapy if you can, you do feel worse before getting better. I had CBT with similar effects, and my therapist didn't think I would go back because I felt so emotionally drained. It was the best thing I could have done.

Good luck

[jaynehale36]

Thanx Ecinue for ure comment sumtimes it seems easier to give up than carry on. I will carry on as I want to get better. X