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10 Treatments for PTSD

EMDR

EMDR stands for eye movement desensitization and reprocessing. It is a therapy in which repetitive eye movements are used to interrupt and restructure your negative memories related to the trauma. At first, the therapist will talk with you about your history. Based on the provided information, they will choose a memory that can be difficult for you. When you tell them the details, the therapist guides you through different eye movements. This helps restructure your memory in a more positive way. In general, EMDR is an affordable treatment option for PTSD with few side effects. [4]