EMDR

[penny52]

Hi everyone, has anyone heard of EMDR Therapy? And does it help someone with BPD? My daughter 27 started it and  I was looking for some first hand knowledge, thank you.

Our objective is to better understand the struggles our child faces and to learn the skills to improve our relationship and provide a supportive environment and also improve on our own emotional responses, attitudes and effectiveness as a family leaders

[wendydarling]

Hello penny52

I have no experience though found this conversation that may be of interest.

https://bpdfamily.com/message_board/index.php?topic=37825.0

WDx

[penny52]

Thanks!

[Goosehunter]

Hi penny52,
Just thought I would give you some hope! My D20 dx BPD & maybe BP has gone from classic BPD raging, self medicating w/drugs, drinking, problems with the law etc etc a year ago to after 6 1/2months of EMDR to maintaining her moods, haven't heard her scream or yell or be disrespectful (NO drugs/drink 10 months) in probably 4months! I'm not saying it's the cure all but she was physically/emotionally abused daily by ex BF(who is in prison for the next 4 1/2yrs for his actions) so T said PTSD, lets try EMDR. She hasn't mentioned ex BF, drugs, still talks about drinking from time to time which they're are still working on, but I THANK GOD for EMDR in her case complete 360!
IMO definitly worth trying if T is experienced in EMDR. Hope this helps.

[Lollypop]

Hi there penny52

I'd be grateful if you could let me know how your daughter gets on?

I heard about this therapy last year and it's success with ptsd.

Thanks

L