Shamanic soul retrieval for myself

[Emmialle]

Is it possible for me to do shamanic soul retrieval for myself? I have done shamanic journeywork for a while, while I admit that I am somewhere between novice and beginner in technique.

I have had many traumatic incidents in my childhood, and I have dealt with major depression, dissociative disorder and dissociative identity disorder, PTSD, social anxiety disorder, and general anxiety disorder.

I have a comfortable working relationship with my totem animal and my pet dog actually journeys with me frequently.

If anyone knows the answer, and can point me to resources to learn this technique I would be very grateful.

Thanks for any help.

[Earth Ritual]

why do you want to do it on yourself when a) you are not trained in this and b) there are many qualified people who can assist you.

If there is any doubt, journey to find the right healer and support team for you. Carry the knowledge with you that there will be a time when your traumas are healed and you will be called to be a healer for others.

[Marigold]

I think it is possible and I think I can understand why you might want to try this yourself. Sometimes maybe we just need to be alone with our past.

On the other hand, I do think Earth Ritual is correct in your case. It sounds like you have been through a great deal. For you, there may be risks trying to travel to these places alone and you may need the help of someone trained in order to both retrieve what you have lost and keep you safe on your journey.

[Traumwandlerin]

You could look up my blog, it's linked in my signature. I basically describe my soul retrival there. I also do have PTSD and DID, but I consider myself healded now. Due to the sul retrival I did

So it's possible, but I don't know if it's recommendable for everyone. Did you ask your therapist about this? I asked mine and he said I could do this on my own, since I was already strong and showed a lot of abilities of doing therapeutic journeys on my own. This is serious business, so be sure to be on the safe side.

[Traumwandlerin]

Oh, and you can PM me any time. I don't consider myself an expert on this topic or anything, but sometimes it's just nice to talk with people who have been through similiar things.

[Emmialle]

I have been in recovery for quite a while. I no longer have a therapist, and my DID is mostly resolved. I still seem to have 3 others. I don't have enough money to pay for the soul retrieval, every site I've looked up online is someone who is looking to get paid. I wouldn't have any idea if they were any more qualified than I am. Besides, I really don't want to go through my entire past with a stranger. I have been doing shamanic journeywork for about years now. There just doesn't seem to be much about soul retrieval at all anywhere.

Traum, Thanks for the idea about theraputic journeywork. I think I will try that.

I appreciate the replies. Thank you all for the input.

[Traumwandlerin]

You could look into hypnotic therapy for traumatised children. That's probably the same then soul retrival but only in other words. I've read a lot about this and it was very inspiring.You can learn there how to do this and for what you might looking and watching and what not to do. When you live in a bigger town with an universitiy, books about this should be in their library so you can read them for free or a small fee.

Before you try to regain any soul parts you should gain enough experience. So travel to your safe place first and get to know all your guides and helpers until you feel safe, trust them and trust in your abilities and coping. This minimzes the risk of abreaction.

[Y0m]

I see that you are located in NY.
There is the 12th of the 12 great pyramids located here.
It is the pyramid of Isis or the cosmic mother of all. This is lucky for you, I would recommend doing some kind of ritual where you ask for your help in self healing through this great pyramid.

Love.

[Traumwandlerin]

Even though this might be a nice advice, it's somehow offtopic. She asked specifically about a shamanic soul retrival. Pyramids do not normally belong into this belief system.