Posted by littleone on January 15, 2006, at 23:47:01
In reply to Re: Pfinstegg » littleone, posted by Pfinstegg on January 12, 2006, at 1:16:40
To hear the change in your voice (words?) is just amazing. You sound so positive now. I’m so glad the EMDR therapist was helpful and seems so nice too. It was really interesting to read about your experience.
Would you mind sharing a bit more about what you felt in all the parts of your body? I have a lot of trouble being tuned in to my body. I can tell that when I’m stressed/angry/upset I get a lot of tension and tightness in between my shoulder blades and I frown or furrow my brow a lot, so I feel tension in my head. But they are both pretty strong feelings. I can’t really pick up more subtle ones. And I don’t have a clue what bodily feelings I have when I feel relaxed or safe. Don’t you feel nothing when you’re relaxed?
I know it’s been a little while since you posted your post. Are you still using her techniques during your sessions with your analyst? Does he remind you to use them?
I’m really surprised how much this has helped you to not feel overwhelmed. I’ve read about guided imagery before and tried it a little myself, but it never seems to go very well. I think I’m really bad at it myself and would need assistance to try it. Maybe I get too anxious to focus. I’m not sure. Did you ever try it yourself before seeing this lady?
I must admit I found it a little scary to think that sessions have been hard on your T. Is that something you’ve been sensing for a while? Doesn’t that interfere with your work, like you don’t want to burden him further or you want to spare him? I’m glad he’s got an understanding ear in your “analytic helper”.
This all sounded so promising. I hope it continues to go well for you.
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