Experiences with

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)

Hi has anyone done EMDR therapy? And what are their experiences of it?

Anyone ever get EMDR for PTSd or hypnotherapy for core beliefs that are negative? I never feel good enough.

Good afternoon all, does anyone know of any EMDR therapy that is online only and accepts state insurance. Please leave your comments on the bottom. Thanks

This fall, I'm doing EMDR therapy to continue to help me with my grief. I'm not endorsing it, but I'll let you know how it goes. You can learn more about it here: https://www.apa.org/topics/psychotherapy/emdr-therapy-ptsd 💙 Andrea

I’ve felt able to be honest and talk about my traumatic birth (I had some EMDR in MBU) and lots of people have said “so sorry to hear you had a traumatic birth” and I keep thinking that’s not the half of it… And I don’t say any more.

I have been in CBT for 2 1/2 years and recently started EMDR. I want this all to just go away! However, as in the case of the childhood trauma, which I thought had been dealt with, I fear I will always be vulnerable to the memories and that there will always be a risk of reactivating it.

I'm curious about EMDR therapy and if it's a direction I should go in?

Wondering what therapist to choose- cbt or emdr, man or woman, to dig or to help me just function?. What psychiatrist - a one that knows me or new?

I begin EMDR sessions next week so hope those are able to help. I have these bouts of feeling hopeless. I'm trying not to go too hard on myself but just feel that things will never get easier. Cry myself to sleep most nights with the thought of "I'm not strong enough to go through this".

I am due to start EMDR next week. I have put it off for quite some time for one reason or another but I finally feel brave enough to start this. Anyone else on this journey? Or any success stories?

I'm particularly interested in hearing from those who have tried EMDR tools or self-administered EMDR. Given the limited mental health resources where I live, exploring self-administered techniques might be my best option.

Good morning all, I haven't posted in a while since getting my ESA and starting EMDR. I've experienced a lot of improvement and have adjusted well to the Citalopram which leaves me feeling more alive than the Sertraline I was on. I've been feeling contemplative lately about motivation.

I'm thinking of exploring EMDR therapy. Has anybody tried that and if yes what do you think? Does anybody have any suggestions about how to do deep inner emotional healing from trauma?

Her therapist, who is trained in EMDR has recommended I get her some Touchpoint wristbands (TheTouchpointSolution.com) to help her focus and stay calm. The therapist has seen a lot of success using these devices with other patients.

I have had both psychology sessions at the beginning on line and also EMDR ( for trauma ) but that was during chemo and such an effort with minimal benefit ! I’ve also tried acupuncture for the neuropathy but wasn’t convinced it made much difference .

I started seeing a therapist and doing EMDR and even though it's just starting I have HOPE. if you need to chat please reach out to me and I'll do my best to help out or answer questions. Luv you all and don't give up!!!! Deb

Hi Everyone, I was on this site several months ago and since then have been in a psychiatric hospital, been seeing a psychiatrist, had EMDR and ketamine treatments, had weekly therapy sessions and am about to try a new therapist, and have tried five different anti-depressants.

In it, the author talks about emdr and neurofeedback and some other things I have not tried. But I don’t know what to do. My childhood had trauma in it but it created more of a general anxiety disorder based on fear. There were some traumatic events though but non sexual.

She has had cbt and emdr therapy but has finished those now. We had been getting back to normal, she wasn't feeling stress or worried and was happy, looking forward to plans we had made and then randomly has one which brings us back down to earth.

In 2020, I was diagnosed with CPTSD, and initially had a few sessions of EMDR, and also hypnotise, neither of which worked. I subsequent developed chronic panic attacks, which were more like seizures/ fits.