-Rich,

Don't ask me what the technical name is but it is using rapid eye movement or
sometimes taping in order to help the brain to bring out recessed traumatic
memories so that they can be dealt with. At least this is my understanding of
it. After almost 20 years as a Cop and working Homicide and Child Abuse for part
of those years, I expect to be going through it for quite a while.

Helen












-- In emsfirepoliceptsd@yahoogroups.com, <richffrescue@...> wrote:
>
> Guys
>
> not to sound stupid but what is emdr?
>
> Thanks
>
> Rich
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> From: Jay Meisner <emtp117@...>
> Subj: Re: [EMS Fire Police PTSD] Hey all
> Date: Wed Mar 11, 2009 9:25 am
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> To: emsfirepoliceptsd@yahoogroups.com
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> Hi Hellen,
>
> I have been through EMDR and I think it was very helpful. I had a very long
> session that brought out lots of stuff and still see a therapist who uses it
> and we are going slow because of what the first session brought out. I am
> going through the Social Security thing and do not have a lawyer. I am sure
> that the info you have from comp opinions will help your case for social
> security. I am not sure what a GAF score is and I have a second opinion for
> social security tomorrow.
>
> Jay
>
> On Wed, Mar 11, 2009 at 9:18 AM, hcole26 <hcole26@...> wrote:
>
> > Sorry I haven't been on here for quite a while. I've been battling with
> > Workman's comp and now looking at filing for social security. My department
> > is being very supportive but I really need advice from those of you who
have
> > been through this. Has EMDR been effective for anyone? When filing for
> > social security do I need to get an attorney first or wait to FLAGS
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