EMDR - Treatment for PTSD & Depression

United States
July 10, 2007 2:13pm CST
Have any of you had this treatment? My therapist has me put on headsets with the sounds of water going in and out. Then she asks me questions about whatever we are trying to work on (for example....self worth, fear,etc) and makes notes. I have had several of these sessions and actually feel some better but I wonder how. Thought I would see if this is a new technique or something old.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (120738)
• United States
10 Jul 07
Is this what would be termed biofeedback?
onerygirl
@onerygirl (549)
• United States
11 Jul 07
It is not biofeedback. My insurance would not pay for that but they will for this. Supposedly it is used alot for trauma related depression.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (120738)
• United States
11 Jul 07
Oh, OK. I never knew what that was, I only knew it was recommended for me. But like you, insurace wouldn't pay. Gotta love those guys, huh? They are the same ones who turned down my doctor's request to send me to the Mayo Clinic. LOL
jimbomuso
@jimbomuso (950)
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11 Jul 07
I just found out what it stands for anyway !! It stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. have a look at the EMDR institute online !
jimbomuso
@jimbomuso (950)
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11 Jul 07
It sounds like a gentle hypnotic/suggestive therapy. I'm pleased for you that you are getting benefit from this treatment. The sounds will trigger a memory or a feeling i.e the womb/ security etc which relaxes you enough to be open to dealing with difficult issues. Keep at it and good luck onerygirl
LAWise520
@LAWise520 (275)
• United States
11 Jul 07
I never heard of that. I'm a psychology major, so I think I should eventually. Music and sounds have an extreme effect on mood. You could play similar stuff at home.