I've been doing emdr gradually since February - literally started zoning out about a random work thing just now. I worry I'm not responding as well as I thought I would.
Anyway, my memory just seems exhausted. I feel like I'm losing chunks of time, from misc things like getting the mail etc. I've heard that's pretty minor, but it's unsettling. some other minor instances I can recall.
I'm hoping to see a neurologist soon, unrelated.
I'm sorry to hear this em87, have you talked with your therapist about what's happening? It may be that you have to go even more slowly until your brain gets used to it (although that's just a thought I had, not anything professional of course). We all need to go at our pace in any kind of therapy and it's important you feel you are able to speak openly with your T and let them know where you're at and if anything isn't feeling quite right.
hi, em87,
i am an emdr therapist, have used it with others and for myself as well. may i reassure you, along w/ what kizzie mentioned, that everyone responds differently, there is no right or wrong way to work w/ emdr. depending on your specific type of trauma. how it's affected your mind/brain, is going to go a long way toward how you are able to deal with the treatment, how it affects you day to day, and how your mind/brain begins the task of re-wiring connections and healing that which might have been broken or damaged.
i totally agree to talk to your therapist about this. the more they know, the easier it is for them to tailor your therapy to your needs, including slowing down. some therapists recommend keeping a journal of sorts between sessions, to note things like you mentioned, and to bring it with you to your next session. that way you won't have to be stressed about having to remember it, and your therapist will have some real time feedback to work with.
best to you with this. if you have any questions, feel free. sending a caring hug while you go thru this. :hug: