Re:weird question

I too, have had this occur. It is very uncomfortable and confusing and causes much distress. I know, or think it is EMDR processing because I too, catch my eyes moving and can't seem to stop it and things start racing through my mind, in my heart, right in front of me.

It has happened several times, normally within a day or so of an EMDR session. I think, that the part or parts, either hadn't finished and couldn't wait, or perhaps, they thought they could complete the processing on their own. I'm not sure, but certainly understand your feelings. I think, for me, part of the problem is that I always say I'm OK at the end of a session even though I may not be. But normally, I just want to quit; I've had enough at that moment and don't want to have to face anymore. Though it seems I'm just facing it again a bit later. Crazy thinking I guess!

I try to "push" they back, probably a habit of mine, but normally that doesn't work. I think part of it might be my own processing per se. I find it hard to stop "thinking" of events I've learned, seen, thought, during EMDR, so I suppose it might be my own thinking and trying to decipher what is true, what is real, etc., that may cause them to attempt to continue with eye movements.

It seems the longer I'm in therapy the harder and harder it becomes to not "think" and push things away. Guess that may cause those inside to continue attempting to process their own pain. Don't know, just thoughts I suppose.

I just wanted to let you know that you're not weird, or if you are, so am I, cause I too have experienced what you have stated.

I however, am lucky, as I have not had to quit neither therapy nor my Therapist. Don't know where I'd be if I couldn't see my Therapist, don't even want to think about the probability.

I sure hope things work out for you and you can start with a therapist again.

Best to you--unfortunately, I can promise you that you're certainly not alone. But we are survivors and that is something.

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Re:weird question, by NeverSomeone, 02/26/02

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