So glad you're feeling better. Hugs to you and cocoa.

I have done EMDR, but afterwards I stayed in the trauma that I was working on. So, I was more traumatized. However, I have done Accelerated Resolution Therapy (A.R.T.) And it was incredibly healing. It's used for PTSD in the military, but I have PTSD with childhood abuse. It worked wonders. You just have to embrace the process. You might want to check into that.

Glad you're feeling better. Cocoa is a great dog's name. I had a beloved friend whose pet dog's name was Cocoa. He took her to work every day and kept dog biscuits for her in the drawer of his office. Good memories.

About EMDR, exposure therapy rather than EMDR was what my PTSD specialist chose for me in my therapy with him, and it worked well. I've heard of those who did well with EMDR, and of one friend off line who did not.

I think that's why, as cassichase is saying, there's more than one treatment for us. Our traumas came in different ways, so treatment may be different, too, not a one size fits all. A.R.T. and exposure therapy are just two choices in addition to EMDR. Feel free to ask your therapist about them all.

Big hug 2 stars...... There is a group.... I'll give you a link......xo


https://www.dailystrength.org/group/multiple-personalities?page=1#discussion-3669863

Thank you everyone :)