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EMDR is bringing stuff up *triggering*
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I started doing EMDR about a month ago and last session I started getting into the difficult stuff recently and I'm really struggling. I feel like I constantly need to be close to people, I'm feeling really lonely and I'm getting SH urges and a lot more flashbacks and nightmares.
I'm on my own for the rest of the month and I'm having issues with one of my PAs so I'm struggling as it is. I'm just feeling really lonely and I'm not too sure what to do about it all.
Help!!!
I'm on my own for the rest of the month and I'm having issues with one of my PAs so I'm struggling as it is. I'm just feeling really lonely and I'm not too sure what to do about it all.
Help!!!
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Is there anyone close to you who knows about what has happened who you can talk to or call when you get these flashbacks or urges to keep you safe? The world does feel like a lonely place at times and it is difficult to deal with. Remember you have the boards which you can post on anytime and we will try and help where we can or just listen. Have you found any strategies of dealing with the flashbacks? One strategy that I find quite useful in this situation is to constantly remind myself that it is only a flashback and that the worst is over and you are doing the right thing by dealing with it. Focusing on breathing is another good technique and I use it when I can't switch off from thoughts as well as when I'm anxious. If you put one hand on your stomach and one on your chest and breath in nice and deeply and focus on your hands rising and falling with each breath.
Stick in there and it will get better
*hug*