First full session today, and my stomach has been cramping ever since!

I wasn't sure what to expect. I've heard how the body stores trauma but it's so surreal feeling it happen.

I have had IBS for years and food sensitivity (I miss eating onion 😭) but I manage it really well by paying attention to what I eat, I don't drink alcohol and stay hydrated.

However, as soon as I started talking about the traumatic memory today, my stomach started turning and cramping. Only slightly at first.

That was 6 hours ago and I'm still swollen and sore, even though I've not eaten anything that should trigger this. I noticed cramping increased every time I thought about connected difficult memories.

It feels so spooky. I know it's real, science has proven there's a connection, but noticing it in real time has blown my mind.

Has anyone else had an increased in gastric issues with EMDR? If you have any tips to help manage the after effects of EMDR I'd love to hear.