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- I have PTSD due to childhood abuse. I worked successfully with a therapist for two years (using EMDR) and it changed my life. I stopped going to therapy in 2010 and moved far away to start a new life. Well my "new life" isn't much better than my old...
- Hi All ... I first joined DS several years ago when I was told I had PTSD due to abuse issues in my childhood. My therapist, who works in Southern California, was amazing and used EMDR as well as a TON of patients to help me see that life is worth...
- There's an article posted below (in the "ask an expert" section) titled, "What is the best way to communicate with someone with a TBI or PTSD?" The article is written by Sarah Williams Volf, a DS "verified" contributor. In the article she refers...
- I had a setback on Monday. I'd been doing really, really well ... my attitude was good and life was pretty much "normal" for quite some time now. I'd addressed the SA in therapy, using EMDR, and had let my guard down enough to believe that I...
- I have PTSD. I've dealt with the flashbacks by working with a therapist who uses EMDR. After over a year of therapy, I'm thrilled to not have to deal with the flashbacks anymore. In fact, I thought I was "past" all of it and on my way back to...
- I was sexually abused from the age of 6 until 13. I never told anyone until about two and a half years ago (at the age of 34) when the impacts of sleeplessness, flashbacks, suicidal thoughts and a complete inability to focus tore my life apart. ...
- I've been seeing a trauma therapist for almost a year now. We've been using EMDR and have almost completely eliminated all of the horrible flashbacks and anxiety that landed me in her office in the first place. Thing is, I've yet to talk about it....
- Hi All - I've seen several questions lately, on this board, inquiring about what EMDR is and how it works. Found this YouTube video of a CBS story that sheds some light on the subject. Thought you might be interested, so here's the URL:...
- The last time I was sexually abused was 22 years ago. For many years I just blocked it all out. My life, from the age of 6 to 13, was little more than a blur. No real memories. I grew up, went to college, and worked for some of the best companies...
- Hi All - I've never been a big fan of the holidays ... but, this year, I'm really making an effort to focus on the blessings in my life and not the challenges. That said, I wanted to share one of my favorite holiday songs with all of you. I hope...
- Hi all, I recently tried yoga and have noticed some pretty profound results. To be honest, I was a skeptic and kinda figured it as "new age" mumbo-jumbo ... but after a long, slow spiral downward I was ready to give almost anything a try. I'm...
- I was at my therapy appointment last week and as my thrapist came out to get me from the waiting room another client entered, holding her newborn son. He was adorable but had a serious look on his face. As we walked into her office we were talking...
- I'm somewhere in the middle when it comes to my healing. It feels like I've frozen my emotions in this giant block of ice. Now that the ice is starting to melt ... I'm running smack into emotions that I never dealt with. I think I understand them...
- I think I've reached the bottom. At this point, to get any lower, I'd have to grab a shovel and start digging. I need help. I woke up this morning and realized that I do have a problem with drinking and that I can't control it. I called a friend...
- Just wondering how many people can't cry? I've been in therapy for a while now, addressing horrible things from my past but I can't cry. My last therapist basically said it was unnatural not to cry. My current therapist hasn't said anything and I,...