Getting ready to start pre-verbal EMDR...as I have no traumatic/triggering memories to desensitize with typical EMDR. Dissociative amnesia has blocked all feelings attached to my past. Therapist was asking for a 1-10 on the S.U.D.S. and I'm like...maybe a "1" if I really try... so, I'm wondering if anyone else has tried pre-verbal (felt sense) EMDR...and what are your feelings on it...
Haven't heard of this Barney but would be very interested to know more as you go along :yes:
Hope it goes well :)
Any updates Barney? I'd love to know your experience!
UPDATE...so, we're doing a form (I guess) of attachment focused EMDR...installing safe attachments...installing safety...only 2 sessions so far...what I've noticed is (physically) I have a lessened state of "armoring"...my breathing has slowed down, and is smoother (I was at 22-24 breaths per minute very rapid and shallow) now I'm down to 12-13 breaths per minute...In feel a little calmer. That's all so far...
Tks for the update! Plse let us know how you're doing as you go along.
Barney,
Less armoring, slower breathing, feeling calmer. It's working! Congrats.
Might be a bit late to party, but i have done pre-verbal EMDR, its hard, but what i have learnt is that trauma from that time age, is very deep and needs slow and gentle over time
it sounds like you are doing great