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[daughterandmom]

Hi all   

I started EMDR therapy two weeks ago and I have been having a bunch of weird physical symptoms. A weird cold fingers crawly feeling up the back of my neck, a large lump feeling in my throat, ringing in my ears and a reverberating sinking feeling in my stomach. I am used to intense anxiety, but these specific feelings are new. I have been trying all the relaxation techniques I know but nothing is easing it.

I am worried about what is to come, because we haven't even addressed anything very upsetting yet. The first week we only practiced relaxation techniques with the EMDR buzzers and the second week we did it working through how anxious and over attuned I get when spending one on one time with one of my children.

Thank you for this site- it helps so much to have a place to share my story and to read others. I don't comment much, but I follow many of your stories with interest and empathy. Thank you so much for reading and for sharing   

[eeks]

Hi daughterandmom,

I'm not that familiar with EMDR, but it doesn't surprise me that a technique that moves trauma defense energy would result in "weird" physical symptoms.

Have you shared these concerns with your therapist?  I think you should, and if your therapist is skilled they should have something to offer you in terms of coping with these symptoms, more than just "wait it out".

eeks