My counselor is of the mindset that trauma is stored in the body, and needs me to be grounded before we can move onto EMDR. I'm having a hard time with dissociation and being in a frozen state, months after a life-altering accident.
I haven't even had the flashbacks or nightmares that one may associate with ptsd. But I do have flashbacks and nightmares about my recent home life. And I know if we ignore those emotions, they can't heal. But then it can be a major trap to call everything trauma, and to always be healing from something.
Ruminating and talking about feelings is not healing. I'm of the mindset that giving ourselves new experiences and breaking out of old narratives/lies will make the #1 difference. Hoping counseling can give me some tools to regulate as I pursue those new experiences.
I would appreciate hearing any similar experiences, perspectives, or advice? Thank you in advance. It's been a while since I've posted here, and always benefitted from your guy's thoughts.