Pre-verbal EMDR

[Barney]

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...

[Kizzie]

Haven't heard of this Barney but would be very interested to know more as you go along     

Hope it goes well 

[Armadillo]

Any updates Barney? I'd love to know your experience!

[Barney]

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...

[Kizzie]

Tks for the update! Plse let us know how you're doing as you go along.

[BeeKeeper]

Barney,

Less armoring, slower breathing, feeling calmer. It's working! Congrats.

[johnram]

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