Posted by Thomas W on March 14, 2000, at 12:24:08
In reply to More on EMDR, posted by Sophia on March 14, 2000, at 11:43:04
> Hi there---just thought I would throw in my two cents about EMDR. I have using it with a therapist now for almost 18 mo. No, it is not a miracle technique that delivers swift and permanent positive change---but I have been in therapy for years now dealing with some intense childhood stuff, and I can say that I have noticed undeniably real shifts in how I cope with stress and how I view the world around me. I am finally feeling some real hope in regard to breaking thru negative beliefs/behaviors. So, be patient---it takes time and committment--the hardest part is finding a therapist that you really trust and can go deep with.
Sophia,
I'm scheduled to start EMDR soon. I read that it
is supposed to work quick but your experience has
not been that way. I'm doing it for PTSD, anxiety/
depression/panic. Is it something that you can
finish in a predetermined time, or is it open ended
where you never finish? I don't want to go into it
open ended. Also, how many sessions did it take for
you to notice that it was beneficial? thanks much
poster:Thomas W
thread:26978
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