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Emdr

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Everestisthebest · 27/12/2024 18:12

After thinking about doing it for a long time, i had my first proper session of emdr today where I was processing a memory around my mothers death when I was very young. The whole thing was so incredible I just wanted to share because i almost cant believe what happened. The memory that was distressing me was that of my mom lying on her bed at home when she was taking her last breaths. I went through it again and during it I asked her not to leave and she lifted off the bed and I pulled her back down. We then went downstairs where she took out a book that she got me when I was younger that had my name in it, she told me i was special and how much she loved me and we petted our family dog that she loved. Then my father and siblings entered the memory and he said how he didn't want her to leave and he would miss her so much. We all danced together in our kitchen and then went for a drive and listened to a singer that she loved. It was so surreal I feel like I just had a visit with her. Has anyone experience something similar?

OP posts:
Craftycorvid · 28/12/2024 11:08

@researchers3 Narrative memory is being able to tell a complete story of what happened.

bestcatlife · 28/12/2024 11:11

Wow OP, this is really lovely. I'm considering trying it, I also lost my mum at a young age, I have other trauma I need to work through. it worked in a similar way for someone I know, very transformational.

standardduck · 28/12/2024 11:17

I did emdr after traumatic childbirth and it helped so much. No more flashbacks

researchers3 · 28/12/2024 14:59

Craftycorvid · 28/12/2024 11:08

@researchers3 Narrative memory is being able to tell a complete story of what happened.

Thanks for your response. Why would having a narrative memory mean that EMDR either wouldn't work, or be less successful?

TIA

rubyslipperss · 29/12/2024 09:58

Can you have EMDR whilst you are taking antidepressants?
I have several traumatic events that are similar and have some sessions lined up but just gone on ADs - I do feel quite woozy and not having brilliant sleep . Does anyone know if it still would be ok to have ?

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