I've recently been advised to have some EMDR therapy. This is based on things that have happened in my life causing flashbacks. I don't have an official diagnosis of PTSD (and I feel a bit ridiculous even considering it) but I'm told that some of the symptoms I've described are on the more serious end of the scale although they aren't ongoing thankfully which lessens it.
So, have people found it helpful? Is it hard from a processing perspective? I've been advised to wait a while because of stuff that's going on at the moment and I agree with that assessment but when I take this on am I going to suddenly fall to bits?
A big feature in my particular issue is the resurfacing of old situations in the present time. I believe (and have had this confirmed by two different professionals) that it's because there's a link between how I felt in the moment. So when I encounter a new event that makes me feel a particular way, it brings up all of the past events that made me feel similar. I absolutely agree with this and I'm relived to have found a reason why this happens!
Anyway, I'm waffling sorry.
Would anyone like to share?
So, have people found it helpful? Is it hard from a processing perspective? I've been advised to wait a while because of stuff that's going on at the moment and I agree with that assessment but when I take this on am I going to suddenly fall to bits?
A big feature in my particular issue is the resurfacing of old situations in the present time. I believe (and have had this confirmed by two different professionals) that it's because there's a link between how I felt in the moment. So when I encounter a new event that makes me feel a particular way, it brings up all of the past events that made me feel similar. I absolutely agree with this and I'm relived to have found a reason why this happens!
Anyway, I'm waffling sorry.
Would anyone like to share?