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This is really interesting... Are you able to describe more without undue distress?

• ctack 4y ago
  Can do - part of the treatment is more or less about relating to the traumatic event(s) in a healthier way. It stemmed from seeing comments here about a book called 'The Body Keeps the Score' reading the book and subsequently self identifying as suffering from trauma. So I sought out an EMDR qualified psychologist in the city and started seeing them. It's been just over a year now. Benefits so far have included an increase in self esteem and of quality in my relationships with my partner and my child, a promotion at work(due to increase in ability to be present without zoning out due to anxiety) - along with increased social awareness. Am basically now less inclined to withdraw and hide from life. The mind melter is how absent I've been for basically my whole life - and not for lack of trying either. It would be terrifying - all those years - basically a lifetime lost, but I am so glad to have some semblance of a life now. I didn't think it was possible TBH.
  • nequo 4y ago
    The Body Keeps the Score is a phenomenal book! Happy to hear that your life has improved so much
  • mark_l_watson 4y ago
    Wonderful, thanks for sharing that. I had a traumatic experience about 50 years ago that didn’t affect my life much except for an occasional nightmare. I mentioned this to someone who is a psychologist and she mentioned EMDR. We had two sessions, and no more nightmares, and also I can think of that episode now with no anxiety. Wonderful tech.
    • ctack 4y ago
      Very cool! Interesting to hear how else it can play out. Fast and to the point like that. Terrific.