Eye movement desensitization: three unusual cases.
Three complex cases are presented to document further the broad applicability of eye movement desensitization (EMD) for post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In the first subject this disorder was combined with panic attacks; in the second, sexual dysfunction was an additional consequence of childhood sexual abuse; and in the third the causative directly resulted in profound impairment of occupational and social function. In all three cases treatment produced rapid resolution of symptoms and functional recovery.
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Department of Psychology, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo 49008, USA.
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D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002650:Child Abuse, Sexual / Q000523:psychology; D003887:Desensitization, Psychologic / Q000379:methods*; D005133:Eye Movements; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007092:Imagination; D007179:Incest / Q000523:psychology; D008297:Male; D011939:Mental Recall; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D016584:Panic Disorder / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D020018:Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D013313:Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome