“I am going through mental traumas?”
Female | 16 years old
Medications: I don't take any
8 Answers
So a little bit about trauma. Everyone has a right and left side of our brain. One is all rational thought and one is all emotion. Those sides do not like to talk with each or work together. The only time they do is during the stage of REM sleep where the brain is processing everything from short term memory into long term memory and enhancing the neural pathways that have been created throughout our lives. What happens with trauma is that it actually stops the neural pathway it is in from continuing to grow and adapt. This is why when we are reminded of the trauma, whether from a sound, smell, or sight, our brain instantly takes us back to that traumatic incident and tells us that we are in danger, causing traumatic reactions such as our hearts racing, difficulty breathing, shaking, cold or hot flashes, dizziness or nausea, and more.
The way EMDR can help is by opening up that neural pathway in session and allowing it to heal so that it can begin adapting and growing once again, decreasing the frequency and intensity of the distress we currently feel.
If you would like more information about EMDR, or would like to schedule a free 15 minute consultation, please call or text (325)644-8757. I look forward to talking with you soon!
How do forget painful memories?
1. Identify your triggers. Memories are cue-dependent, which means they require a trigger.
2. Talk to a therapist. I suggest you talk to your primary care doctor first and have them refer you for further evaluation.
f you have any of these symptoms, you should seek further evaluation:
Extreme anxiety or panic attacks
Confusion
Irritation
Feelings of being disconnected from your surroundings.