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I have complex PTSD as a result of years of CSA. I did a lot of therapy. The one that has helped the most is OMST. I did three months of it initially. I do it periodically when my symptoms reemerge.

I would say that my 40s and so far my 50s, I have mostly been happy. But I’ve also led a different adult life than the one my childhood self imagined as an escape. It took so long to get to the place of safety.

My children are happy. I have a good second marriage. I think I’ve moved on enough that my life doesn’t feel ruined. But I fought like hell to get here.[/quote]

NP here. Can you say more about OMST? I've never heard of it before. I googled it and what I am seeing is mostly aimed at kids and ppl with brain injuries. How did it help you? Any provider you'd recommend? [/quote]

In contrast to EMDR, you don’t have to actively do anything during OMST other than keep your eyes open. That’s why it works with little kids. I think that’s why it worked for me.

I was in a study of trauma survivors because adults who experienced trauma can have memories reawaken during OMST. Normally, these patients are too dysregulated to push through at the time. The study was to see what happened if patients did push through.

It rewired my brain. I am much less reactive to smells and touches I associate with the abuse. Even my memories of the abuse are slightly fuzzier and less triggering. [/quote]

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