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20-07-2016 10:06 PM
20-07-2016 10:06 PM
CPTSD resolution
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21-07-2016 07:40 AM
21-07-2016 07:40 AM
Re: CPTSD resolution
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21-07-2016 07:53 AM
21-07-2016 07:53 AM
Re: CPTSD resolution
Hi @janedoe2
I haven't seen you before so I would like to welcome you to the website - I am sure you will find this a helpful place to be
About memories and PTSD - I am still haunted by memories - I don't think I will ever forget them - but they are part of my life and the idea is how to live without them crashing in a making things so hard at times
I have a toxic sister who has caused so much grief in the family - and somehow I can let what she did to me go - and it doesn't bother me much at all now - even though she can still get under my skin - it's just the way she is and I keep away from her
But in hurting me she has hurt other people in the family more and I find this hard - our now deceased parents had terrible regrets - and even now my dd and nephew are suffering from the past nastiness - and there is nothing I can do or say to change that -
Those memories are painful and will not shift - I did not cause any of this - I didn't deserve any of it - but people make choices - and if they suffer from their choice it's their life
But to answer your question - you will remember - the idea is to learn to live with the memories
And I wish you the best with this
Decadian
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28-07-2016 11:43 AM
28-07-2016 11:43 AM
Re: CPTSD resolution
Hi @janedoe2
Welcome to the Forums
I love your idea of sharing stories about recovery – it can be so helpful to read about others’ strategies and experiences.
There are several members on the Forums who have been on their own journeys with PTSD. I know @utopia has mentioned that their PTSD has been treated successfully and has posted about a therapeutic approach that was helpful for them here.
@Rexy has also posted here about his experience.
@PAL, @Jak33 and @Lonelygirl also have experience of PTSD.
@utopia, @Rexy, I understand you have both come along way with learning to resolve or live with PTSD. Please feel free to share your insights and experience with @janedoe2 and others.
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28-07-2016 01:55 PM
28-07-2016 01:55 PM
Re: CPTSD resolution
I had 4 or 5 counseling session with her & then when I felt ready we did the EMDR. 2 - 3 sessions. That's all it took. Although the longer you have PTSD for, maybe more treatments are needed.
End result - the memory of the incident has been put into its proper place in my brain. I can talk about the whole incident without any reoccurance of emotions. From literally dropping to the ground and peeing my pants when I heard my trigger. Now nothing. I remember it all. I feel sad that it happened and angry with work for not protecting me. But my body does nothing. No tightening up of muscles. No heart pounding. No breathing issues. No fear. Nothing. Telling the story is a bit like telling people of my trip to get milk and bread. Boring and no emotions. I'd be happy to talk with you about it further if you wish. Just let me know
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28-07-2016 07:26 PM
28-07-2016 07:26 PM
Re: CPTSD resolution
For me I only had the one incident that led to the PTSD, therefore it was a quick process to treat. For some people there may be multiple incidents over time. In which case more sessions would probably be needed.
It's not an easy process because you have to go back and remember everything that happened. Smells, noises. What was said. How your body reacted. Etc. That's extremely painful. But by the end of the session, your not feeling it, or seeing or smelling it. You are calm.
I will give a warning though:
Like any therapy, the practitioner has to be good. Make sure any practitioner has done more than just the first course in learning EMDR. Check they have successfully treated others who have had PTSD. And check if they are listed with the EMDR Association of Australia.
I wish you continued luck in your recovery
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06-04-2017 12:14 PM
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06-04-2017 09:00 PM
06-04-2017 09:00 PM
Re: CPTSD resolution
@Shaz51Hi & thanks.
@utopiaYour experience with EMDR was worth reading, thanks. I'm glad that it helped you.
Unfortunately most EMDR professionals (psychologists or other) - refuse to use it with complex PTSD clients. I know, because I've asked several (& that's what they told me).
They consider it potentially too re-triggering for complex trauma, so they won't do it. That really upset me, because I was hoping for a treatment technique that might make a bigger (or faster) difference.
Adge
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06-04-2017 09:12 PM
06-04-2017 09:12 PM
Re: CPTSD resolution
I'll tag you in a post I just read. Called something about stress - but is really more about ptsd.
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06-04-2017 09:24 PM
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