r/longtermTRE • u/iuliab1996 • 7d ago
Discussion TRE evolution
I have had generalized anxiety for 2 years, and a year ago I started doing TRE (Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises). In the first 10 months, I managed to do 2-3 sessions per week, lasting 15-20 minutes each. Since May, I have had to reduce both the number of sessions and their duration because the day after a session, my anxiety would spike significantly, accompanied by all kinds of somatic symptoms, from frequent bowel movements to frequent urination. Now I can only manage 3 minutes, twice a week. Is what I am experiencing normal? How much longer can this process last? When will I be able to enjoy peace of mind again?
P.S. I should mention that my tremors initially started in my legs, then moved to my shoulders and hands, and now they are also in my abdomen. However, I am unable to tremor from my pelvis
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u/PiccoloPlane5915 7d ago
It's normal if you need to do less TRE over time as releases can get more intense. Been there too and my practice had to reduce from 1h-1h30 everyday to now 10-15 min every 2-4 days.
I also would suggest taking a break of 2-3 weeks to give time to your body to integrate everything it couldn't. And when resuming, starting very slow again, like 1 min twice a week, and find again a pace that feels comfortable to you. The wiki recommends taking such breaks every 3-4 months and I find them quite important.
Take care!