Billielolly t1_j632wib wrote on January 27, 2023 at 10:50 AM

Reply to comment by ScarletOWilder in Childhood abuse may alter brain function in adults. Study found people who experienced abuse during childhood (but not adolescence) experienced altered functioning in the brain for systems associated with perceptual processing and attention. by MistWeaver80

A friend recently recommended EMDR to me since I've found talk therapy often makes my depression worse as negative memories continue to hold the same potency for me no matter how long it's been or how much I've talked about it. I haven't had a chance to do it since I don't feel like I have the support system in place yet, but I do hope it's more effective for me.

ScarletOWilder t1_j63d17j wrote on January 27, 2023 at 12:45 PM

It works on a deep level and faster than talk therapy. I think you are very wise to ensure you have a support system in place. After EMDR sessions, I often felt very raw and emotional, and it was tough to deal with that alone. But I did and it certainly sorted out the core issues. Go well, OP.