I Had EMDR Therapy Unlocking Trauma
I was assaulted by a first responder many years ago. I had issues from it and tried to forget about it as I felt guilt over it. Any action that reminded me of the event would shut me down. I could not handle the same actions coming to me from anyone, no matter how innocent or caring it was.
I was in counseling and the counselor recommended EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy. I made an appointment and found out more about it. My trauma issue was discussed, to figure out the right way to approach the therapy.
I had to follow the light pattern while talking about my painful issue. After some sessions more details came out and I felt liberated from the guilt. I was able to process the memories into “a box” in my mind. I doesn’t haunt me anymore – not for years now. I know I did nothing to promote the trauma – it was 100% the fault of the attacker.
The EMDR therapy helped me process and sort out the issues I had experienced. It absolved my perceived guilt. I am sure it’s even further progressed than when I was treated. I highly recommend this therapy.
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