Dating while processing trauma in EMDR
I just got out of an emotionally abusive relationship. It officially ended 7 months ago but dragged on up until we went no contact 3 weeks ago. We were both toxic. Both have CPTSD. Both triggered each others trauma.
I’ve worked hard to get over him and have seen it as a blessing as it pushed me to get into EMDR and get into therapy. I don’t wish him the best but I wish him healing.
Therapy has been hard some days I’m hyper vigilant, anxious, sick and other days totally fine.
Anyway, I met someone in the wild which I feel like never happens but I don’t know if it’s a good idea to date as I go through therapy. I’ll say I’m on edge about it. I’m not looking for my forever person or even a relationship but I don’t want to stay in a hole forever. I don’t know if I’m on edge about it because my body is telling me I’m not ready or if he’s normal and I’m used to chaos.
Any thoughts?