EMDR Panic Attacks

[@spokenme08]

EMDR was tough at the beginning but led to some break throughs. I met my inner child and made her cry so I’ve been working on self blame. My anxiety is way down.

[@FriskyTendervittles]

My therapist does EMDR along with IFS. It has been so life changing for me

[@BarbaraHeffernan]

Thank you for sharing as this could be helpful for others! I am so pleased it was so helpful for you!

[@DianeCecala]

I was able to get relief from some childhood trauma with the EMDR therapy and using the handheld devices. I ended up leaving that Dr though and found another person who could help me finish my treatment. Then she didn’t work out for me after trying the treatment with her. My anxiety now is from the years of raising my children, and that just seems like a lot of years to do, so I’m back with my original therapist who is very supportive of me and my life. This work is hard, and deep, and so worth it.

[@cattwood3778]

Me too IM a solo mum of two and I feel like my 2 boys have worn me out. It’s costly to live etc. Could that alone be the reason for my panic attacks?

[@DianeCecala]

@@cattwood3778I can’t answer that question for you. 3 things that I gave up that has helped my quality of life tremendously is Processed sugar, caffeine and alcohol. It’s been a game changer for me. Hope you find what works for you.

[@phyllisboyle1162]

Thank you for this.

[@BarbaraHeffernan]

You are welcome!

[@christian1172-z9e]

EMDR had absolutely no effect on me. I couldn’t hear my own thoughts over the buzzing and simply can’t feel strong emotions in front of people i don’t know extremely well. Maybe if I said it out loud, but he wanted me to just think. Has anyone one else had this problem?

[@AntonellaLabelle_38]

Thankyou for this valuable video Barbara. What if client is unable to pinpoint an actual event from childhood that links to the panic feeling? What would you recommend?

[@yvettep6087]

Any thoughts on hyonosis

[@irambler4791]

Hi Barbara, can I use a 12” Apple iPad for Vitual EMDR? Is that screen large enough?

[@stevebutler812]

So what you’re saying is like if there’s some kind of thing, I don’t like, like the sound of certain peoples voices, reminds me of a tunafish sandwich. So then I should expose myself to peoples voices or tuna fish?

[@stevebutler812]

You know, if you get like wheat bread, or some nice whole-grain bread and you toasted especially on both sides and it’s crispy and then if you mix your tuna with like celery, that’s crunchy?

[@BarbaraHeffernan]

😂

[@BarbaraHeffernan]

I enjoy your sense of humor! And, basically, yes IF the 'not liking' rises to the point it is creating pain in your life. If you simply don't like tuna fish, don't eat it!

[@JohnSmith-lt7jw]

Let me get this straight Barbara: Didn't you play Ripley in the Alien movies?

[@BarbaraHeffernan]

lol 😂. I have gotten the Sigourney Weaver comment a few times recently. I'm flattered :)

[@nikiepunt8631]

Emdr does not work for me says my therapist...

[@_Delta_P_]

Your therapist loses money if you get better. Remember that

[@dustypowell9894]

​@@_Delta_P_we make more by helping them get better because for every one positive outcome we get 2 or 3 referrals, especially with EMDR.

[@ArtisticMysticSoul]

EMDR actually GAVE me panic attacks. Horrible, horrible modality.

[@dustypowell9894]

Sounds like your therapist didn't help you manage the distress and work on managing the intensity. There is a window of tolerance that has to be held for it to work.

[@ArtisticMysticSoul]

@@dustypowell9894 Yep. She even commented that I was having a very difficult time staying in my window of tolerance. So...maybe stop pushing so hard, and help me with that? But she didn't, so I got out of there before she did more damage.