Have you experienced a terrible loss that is sudden and unexpected, such as loss of a child, a spouse, a relative or friend? Or is it the very different loss of a marriage due to betrayal, or other intense circumstances such as the suicide of a friend or loved one? All of these can result in pain that feels like a knife in the heart.Some people respond with numbness that seeps gradually into all parts of life. Some get angry, argumentative, almost a “time bomb.” Some in their great pain think suicidal thoughts. Some become overwhelmed with anxiety or even panic attacks that wake them at night. For others, they would almost be glad if they slept enough to be awakened by anything.
EMDR is a psychotherapy that can help with overwhelming loss, so that you can proceed with the grieving process in a way that is actually healing. EMDR stands for “Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.” It has been proven to help with trauma that causes PTSD (Post-traumatic Stress Disorder). Traumatic loss can cause PTSD in addition to other conditions such as depression, anxiety, panic, insomnia and so on.
We have EMDRIA-Certified EMDR therapists in Los Angeles who are available to help you face your loss. They can “walk alongside” you in your grief, and help to metaphorically remove that knife from your heart. Link below to find our Los Angeles Directory and browse for therapists specializing in Grief and Loss:
Los Angeles Certified EMDR therapist directory
