Has anyone had any experience with EMDR or know anyone who has?

[MrsBugi]

If you've experienced it or know anyone who has, please feel free to share your experience.

EDMR

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

EMDR: The Breakthrough Therapy for Overcoming Anxiety, Stress, and Trauma

Yeah, I think I'll practice some right now.

":roll:"

- M4H

 

[MrsBugi]

It is endorsed/supported/encouraged by the US military as treatment for PTSD.

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: MrsBugi
It is endorsed/supported/encouraged by the US military as treatment for PTSD.

At the risk of putting up a straw man, the occupation of the Middle East is "endorsed/supported/encouraged by the US military"

- M4H

 

[Looney]

I haven't, but i've seen it used to desensitize people from phobias, such as elevators or heights.

 

[MrsBugi]

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire

Originally posted by: MrsBugi
It is endorsed/supported/encouraged by the US military as treatment for PTSD.

At the risk of putting up a straw man, the occupation of the Middle East is "endorsed/supported/encouraged by the US military"

- M4H

True, although there are no solid findings to back the war.

EMDR Research 1

EMDR Research 2

I'm curious about people's actual experiences with it, as I am considering specific training in the area.

 

[MrsBugi]

Originally posted by: Looney
I haven't, but i've seen it used to desensitize people from phobias, such as elevators or heights.

Was it effective?