EMDR Therapy

[38yroldmale]

41 year old, dx almost 3 years ago. My symptoms are pretty mild.Married, 2 kids and own a family tractor dealership with awesome employees that allow me to whatever I want. Everything in my life except PD is great!

Pd dx nearly killed me. I forgot how to live. As soon as I thought it was PD while getting dx, I went downhill fast. I have an iron will that helped me to be successful in life but was damning with PD. Was sure I would been disabled and have lost my mind within a few years.

I’ve seen psychologists that helped some. Results would only last a couple days if it worked at all. I would think about PD literally at least every hour. How am I not going to go insane?

About a month ago I started EMDR. I was very skeptical. It took a couple of weeks but it’s working. PD has not limited anything I can do right now, nothing! I would blow it completely out of proportion. EMDR helps to keep thing in perspective. It’s based on REM sleep. I’ve had the best month since I have been dx! I hope this helps someone who needs help!

[Bolt_Upright]

Very interesting. Glad to hear you are doing well. emdr.com/what-is-emdr/

[Rebtar]

What do you mean that EMDR is based on REM sleep?

[38yroldmale in reply to Rebtar]

The way my therapist does EMDR is by following his fingers with my eyes side to side…. Like your eyes move during REM sleep.

[Despe in reply to 38yroldmale]

What kind of therapist are you referring to? Thank you.

[38yroldmale in reply to Despe]

I thinks it’s pretty common, the 2 therapists I have been to could both do it.

[Despe in reply to 38yroldmale]

Do you mean physical therapists, chiropractors, what? Thank you.

[38yroldmale in reply to Despe]

Sorry for not being clear, Psychotherapists.

[Despe in reply to 38yroldmale]

Thank you!

[Godiv in reply to 38yroldmale]

I’ve had it also. And I never thought about it in terms of Parkinson’s. Thank you. What a great idea! The only issue is for some reason tend to worry about the therapist’s arm getting tired. LOL Had to make a conscious effort to kind of focus on that arm rather than whether the arm was tired. But it’s very powerful.

[PDsux_10]

Hi is this like hypnotherapy or totally different? My husband sees a hypnotherapist in Jan and I'm wondering if I should ask about this as well.Thanks

Mel

[38yroldmale in reply to PDsux_10]

It’s not the same but similar. This link explains it well. emdr.com/what-is-emdr/

[PDsux_10 in reply to 38yroldmale]

Ok great I'll ck it out, thank you!

[Raphaekg]

Some view EMDR is a kind of cognitive therapy particular effective for panic, trauma and PTSD. The following shows it to be particularly effective for medically based trauma. sciencedirect.com/science/a...

[clajac]

EMDR is a therapy treatment that works very well with trauma of all shapes, sizes and types. The military uses it. It is very holistic and works well for most people. It can be used with individuals dealing with sexual abuse, trauma from crime, anxiety, poor self esteem.......the list goes on and one. A dx of PD is traumatic and EMDR can help process it. You can also have EMDR therapy via video therapy.

[PDGal4]

I am working with a therapist who has suggested this and we have dipped into a few times. My reading leads me to its being beneficial for PTSD, which I do not have. I would be very interested in hearing more about its benefit for Parkinson's. I am diagnosed 10 years, so way past the trauma of diagnosis stage, and tolerate the disease with lots of hard work--meditation, yoga, walking, strength exercises, diet, etc. That is I have accommodated the disease, integrated loads of self-care into my routine. Would love to hear more about anyone's experiences who are willing to share.

On the 'following the therapist's fingers', my therapist also does with eyes closed and tapping hands or feet, interesting technique when meds not kicked in fully.