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Psychologic Desensitization

I'm starting to wonder more and more if the severe depression in which I've been for a couple few years now is more closely related to the Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder than anything else that I have. I'm thinking of exploring EMDR therapy. Has anybody tried that and if yes what do you think

I’ve recently returned to work and had the usual motherhood chats and the topic of childbirth has come up. 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

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

Whether you are a patient or caregiver, there is grief that comes with a serious diagnosis, especially when it's the "C" word. When your loved one dies, [u]it's a different level and kind of grief[/u]. When my sister Adrienne died, I pretended for far too long that I was okay. I didn't allow myself

Had MDD since childhood. Now I have anxiety and panic attacks. I have tried just about every kind of medication and therapy. Nothing helps much. Anyone ever get EMDR for PTSd or hypnotherapy for core beliefs that are negative? I never feel good enough.

Okay so yesterday was a mayhem. Mom decided to clean while she's off work and got the house upside down, before that the night before that telling sis over and over again to drink water and telling me to tell her. Sis was avoiding me, asked me to stay in the car instead in the café with her, yelled at

Had headache, fell asleep, had nightmares about dad, woke up panicking, searched therapists and psychiatrists but i can't choose nor pay, texted my ex, he said he's going back to the Netherlands next week. Almost puked. Mom came home, stressed. I wonder whether to travel to see him for the last time

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

I had a medical procedure that was in itself very traumatic and also reactivated a childhood trauma. 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

I am overwhelmed with gratitude to all those that have responded to my post yesterday . I responded individually to the first people ( I’m not sure how to private message , I’m a bit crap with technology and my texting thumb is numb 🤦🏻‍♀️) But thank you all . I have had both psychology sessions

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. I'm still struggling

My 8 yo daughter was diagnosed with ADHD last year. After a several month wait due to insurance and availability limitations, she is now in therapy and I think it will be very helpful for her. She continues to struggle in school. I hoping to avoid medication if I can, but I also know it will be some

Hi I'm Debby and I'm in the USA in Utah. I have been dealing with constant pain all over, abdominal pain, constipation that lasted sometimes 17 days with no help from anything, slirred speech, loss of the ability to walk flat( I walk on my tipsy toes) and need a cane, walker or scooter to get around

I've been diagnosed officially with PTSD this week which is not a shock. 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

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. What are some

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

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? My therapist thinks I have lots of little traumas mostly including health and death and believes this will

Hi everyone. I’m a survivor of a traumatic childhood. And over the years, have been in private and group therapy(typical). With a little success . I’m reading the book the body keeps the score. In it, the author talks about emdr and neurofeedback and some other things I have not tried. But I don’

Hi,I have suffered from anxiety all my life, I've always been nervous and have little confidence. 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

Hi Friends, First post here, although I've come back to this forum a few times. I'm at a spot where, even though I know it's untrue, I feel like I'm experiencing anxiety like no one has ever experienced it before (we all know the lonely feeling). I've been dealing with this for about a year an a half