I’ve had CBT and EMDR for PTSD following a serious car crash.Anyone got any experience / thoughts they are willing to share on this?
It was private, and it was expensive (about NZ$120 a session). I was completely conscious the whole time ... I thought it would be like those shows you see where people are told they're eating an apple but really it's an onion and they have no idea (plus seem out of it), but it was nothing like that at all. I sat in a reclining chair and closed my eyes but could have 'returned' at any minute. I do remember feeling very calm and like I was experiencing that intoxicating moment just before you fall asleep. My only recollection of those events is that they were bad and I should never try to recall what happened - they're locked away in a part of my mind that I do not want to open. Actually, a bit of a weird (lightheaded) feeling comes over me whenever I make reference to those times. So, quite a few years later, it still works and was a great investment.Would be more interested in the hypnosis if it would help block thoughts. Was that private or referral from GP if you don’t mind me asking?