When is EMDR Used?
Certain events can leave a distinctive mark on people’s lives. A large part of people affected by negative events process on their own accord using their own resources. Other’s develop psychological problems, usually whereby the traumatic event is being re-experienced, for example in fearful images (flashbacks) and nightmares. Other symptoms that often occur are fear and avoidance responses. This is generally referred to as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other anxiety based disorders. These are problems caused by a specific, horrific event, whereby thinking of this event still gives a strong emotional reaction.