The use of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing in the treatment of psychogenic seizures
A case report of the use of EMDR therapy in the treatment of psychogenic seizures in a patient with PTSD.
Article Abstract
“We present a case illustrating the use of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) in the treatment of psychogenic seizures. These seizures were events lasting many hours, necessitating frequent emergency room visits and an extensive medical work up. Given the patient’s history, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was diagnosed. EMDR is widely used as a treatment modality for PTSD, and the patient was referred for once-per-week treatment, with complete recovery after 18 months of therapy. The impact of her recovery on her quality of life was astonishing. This case supports the notion that EMDR can be an effective alternative treatment for psychogenic seizures, especially when the history reveals a traumatic event or abusive experiences.”
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Chemali, Z., & Meadows, M.E. (2004). The use of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing in the treatment of psychogenic seizures. Epilepsy & Behavior, 5(5), 784-787. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.yebeh.2004.06.003
Date
October 1, 2004
Creator(s)
Zeina Chemali, Mary–Ellen Meadows
Topics
Medical/Somatic, Seizures
Publisher
Elsevier
Rights
© 2004 Elsevier Inc. All rights are reserved, including those for text and data mining, AI training, and similar technologies.
APA Citation
Chemali, Z., & Meadows, M.E. (2004). The use of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing in the treatment of psychogenic seizures. Epilepsy & Behavior, 5(5), 784-787. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.yebeh.2004.06.003
Audience
EMDR Therapists
Language
English
Content Type
Article, Peer-Reviewed
Access Type
External Resource