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(also known as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a tool used in certain forms of psychotherapy that intends to relieve the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD), and other mental health problems using (in its original form) only eye movements similar t... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Post-Traumatic Stress D... | 102 |
85% |
| Depression | 88 |
75% |
| Sexual Abuse | 12 |
100% |
| Anxiety | 5 |
100% |
| Rape | 5 |
100% |
Overall, 85% (239
Members)
find EMDR helpful
EMDR Reviews
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It was a helpful but very distressing .
Somewhat Helpful
Depending on the time in my life when i've done it.When I was younger it was too much for me, the memories that would come up overpowered me.
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I learned a little about early trama.
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My husband claims it helped, but i don't see any improvement
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Working but burns me out for days afterwards
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Had to pay for this so only had 6 sessions. Can't really tell.
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I've tried EMDR a couple of times... I would consider it mildly helpful, but, helpful nonetheless.
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this Helped with the day to day freaking out but not with any other issues
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..my thinking is so abstract it is geometry..
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EMDR helps with the PTSD which contributes to what may be depression. I don't know if that is a good answer.
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I tried emdr for probably 2 months, I think it may have been the counsellor that was the problem. I would like to try again with a new therapist.
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I tried emdr for probably 2 months, I think it may have been the counsellor that was the problem. I would like to try again with a new therapist.
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helped with flashbacks and getting rid of traumatic memories and dreams.
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Helped with rape trauma
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several sessions. some had more effect than others.
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EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing i journaled past experiences, and when i went to my psychotherapy appt, my therapist read my ... [More] -
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