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Scenario

When trauma processing triggers physical revulsion

My EMDR therapist says I need to feel the feelings but every time I try I start gagging and feel like I'm going to throw up.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Your body holds memories that your mind cannot yet safely access, creating somatic barriers to emotional integration.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with EMDR and trauma processing?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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