EMDR

[tryingtoholdittogether1]

Hi all,

I've recently started EMDR therapy after being diagnosed with depression following a miscarriage back in March. I also have GAD but prior to the miscarriage managed this well for years.

Since my first EMDR session last week I’ve had really bad negative thinking (around not being good enough both in and outside of work) and catastrophizing everything.

This week, I debated quitting my job and it’s a job that I not only loved pre-miscarriage but have worked really hard to get. I feel really privileged to be in my job but feel like I’m letting people down by making mistakes and I don’t deserve to be there. I’ve spoken to work who say this is not the case.

I went to the GP to ask for help today and am getting support but I wanted to come on here and see if anyone else wouldn’t mind sharing their experiences with EMDR and juggling it whilst working? I’ve heard from therapists that this can sometimes be the reaction to EMDR but I would prefer to find some people who have been through it to understand how long this might last.

Thank you ♥️

Hi I'm considering starting EMDR so can't give any advice but I didn't want to read and run. I hope things improve. It must be scary.

I paid for 3 sessions then gave up.
I have horrific trauma from my past... it was recommended to me by my psychotherapist...
But l hated it. I had migraines/ nightmares/ anxiety / panic attacks.. l don't work though.
But l am busy.
I am having CAT therapy ( much better than any CBT I've had) I'm onto week 10 of a 16 week course.. and it's the best therapy I've had.( and I've had a lot over 30 years).Good luck.

https://www.acat.me.uk/page/about+cat

I am currently in a total mess of indecision between CAT and EMDR. One thing I'm not clear on is what makes it more effective than CBT. I've had a lot of CBT and don't want more of the same.

Hi

I have just finished 12 sessions of EMDR, its tough but bare with it if you can.

Initially after the sessions i felt worse than ever, tearful, nightmares, panic attacks etc. i found rescue remedy helped a lot during this period. 3 months on from finishing, ifeel better than i have done for as long as i can remember.
Its a process and for it too work you need to go through sone pain whilst your brain deals with the trauma which is hard at the time, but once its dealt with you will feel a whole lot better.