I agree with Rachel, I also believe EMDR is a bit of a risk. But I also have decided to follow that path, after not having much progress with CBT type therapy. It IS very hard work, and I was also very close to quiting today, due to a severe increase in my symptoms. I am very scared that things will only continue to get worse and not to get better. But at the same time I feel like this is my last chance to feel better, since I feel that I have tried so many other options. The increase in symptoms scares the hell out of me, particularly the acute depression.

I decided to continue with the EMDR today, folowing a definate 'wobble', because I want to know that I have done my best to try to get better. Obviously, I hope and pray that it will have positve effects, but if not, then at least I know I have tried. I know that if I had given up today, that I would have felt like a failure. (However that is just me, and the way my mind works). You must do what you feel is right for you.

As for the effects regarding psychosis and EMDR, I don't know. I just hope you have fully discussed this with your T. At the end of the day, only you know how you feel, and whether you can cope with this type of therapy. Also it might be a timing thing; maybe you are not in a good place right now to undergo this type of therapy, but in a few months time things may be somewhat different for you.

Good luck, whatever you decide.

Cherry