EMDR therapy different from talk therapy because it uses structured bilateral stimulation (like guided eye movements) to help the brain reprocess traumatic memories without lengthy verbal recounting, while traditional talk therapy focuses on discussing emotions and experiences to gain insight and coping strategies. The result can be faster relief from trauma symptoms.
What are the characteristics and symptoms of complex PTSD?
Complex PTSD arises from prolonged trauma, layering deep emotional dysregulation and shattered self-worth onto classic PTSD symptoms like flashbacks.
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