EMDR for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - Testimony after only one session!

[garnetred02]

i have had it suggested to me because of the number of traumatic losses i have had in my life.. i am also just a little scared of what the difference it would make in myself.. for many years grief and anger has made up the largest part of my... personality? who would i be without me? and does giving up grief and loss mean you are giving up..a part of you. like the others here I've developed extreme anxiety and depression, messed up my relationships, and isolated. It would be great if it works

[soccergirlz1212]

I am scared to try EMDR because the difference in myself that would make. A lot of change would happen, I am afraid that I wouldnt be myself, yet I can't live with this anymore.

[srneal22]

@soccergirlz1212 Imagine a person as a game of chess. All the pieces on the board, thoughts, feelings, physiological changes, impulses, desires, all moving around, all battling away. It's easy to identify yourself with the pieces, to somehow believe that the chess game or certain pieces, like the queen of thoughts or the king of emotions are you, actually you. Who wouldn't be afraid of changing or losing the pieces under those circumstances. Actually you are the board on which the game is played

[Saraswati0183]

You just described my problems. My trauma is childhood sexual abuse. I am wondering what yours was, because we have the same symptoms. I also have intrusive thoughts, anxiety and depression, boundaries in relationships, and isolating myself as a result. I am going to look up how to get this treatment, because I would so like to be well. Thank you for posting!