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Side Effects of EMDR Therapy

Ashley Phillips @ Kelowna EMDR Clinic

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If you've wondered what you may experience as side effects of EMDR therapy, this video is for you. I cover what the possible side effects of EMDR therapy are, why they can happen, how long they typically last, and what you can do to if you don't feel quite right after an EDMR session.

🔍 In this video:
0:00 - Intro
0:36 - Setting expectations for EMDR therapy
2:02 - Common short-term side effects of EMDR therapy
2:48 - What to do when side effects persist
4:10 - Dissociation as a result of EMDR therapy
5:25 - What to do if you dissociate after EMDR session
7:55 - Wrapping up

To find out more about the 8 Phases of EMDR Therapy, check out this playlist: 🔗 What is EMDR Therapy? 8 Phases of EDMR The...

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Ashley Phillips is a Certified EMDR Therapist with over 10 years of experience in clinical counselling. She is the founder of Kelowna EMDR Clinic.

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12 Comments

@growingraceuk 7 hours ago (edited)

Yes I think it's important to mention physical .. I get very stiff and muscle pain in different areas.. I have had headaches too.. the reason I know it's the EMDR is because it always feels like something is stuck in my body like something basically stuck in my head causing a headache ..like something stuck in my leg if stiff that I need to shake out.. sometimes this has gone after one day sometimes it takes a little longer.

This relates to the body keeping score and storing trauma physically as well as in the brain ..that's my take on it and what I've come to believe.

I've also had sicknesses come to light that I didn't know I had which I'm now being treated for.. as awful as it is, I'm glad and now know can get the help I need for these conditions.

But the truth is ultimately after one abuse after another from childhood into adulthood I'm finally starting to feel like I belong in the world and I'm allowed to exist ❤🙏🏽

@ES-qu1jd 6 months ago

I had my first EMDR session today and it was great. We didn't revisit any bad memories yet. I just was asked to envision my safe space and what feelings do I have which were all peaceful. I did cry unexpectedly, but I didn't feel bad. It really like releasing stress and a calming sensation. I followed the light bar and held onto pulsating objects. He asked me to think of mildly annoying things and how did I feel. I didn't feel annoyed at all and continued to feel relaxed. I'm excited about this therapy and hope it works for me in the long run.

@mandersc921 2 weeks ago

So my side effects are increased anxiety, crying, then laughing after crying sometimes, headaches, and I feel like my thoughts are racing or like my brain is constantly running especially at night. This has made me feel cray cray! I feel like it made me go into fight or flight.

@abbieabundance 4 weeks ago

I’ve been experiencing extreme physical pain in my back, spine, abs, and legs. Headaches are present as well.

@JohnThaemert 6 months ago

Also my physical symptoms from FND are worse

@JohnThaemert 6 months ago

Im very moody and have bad and weird dreams

@MosterNCheekah 1 month ago

I did bi lateral stimulation for the first time yesterday, why is it I CRIED and cried and then had to use the bathroom. I wasn't remembering any bad memories. Just listened to the music at home safe and alone

@NayabImtiaz001 2 months ago

I get really bad migraine (sometimes, not always), nausea, nightmares, fatigue (all these symptoms get better in a day or two), repressed memories get unlocked- The techniques that I learned during the stabilization phase help with these symptoms.

Right after the session I feel mentally and physically depleted, hungry, exhausted and a little whoozy/sleepy.

Also please don't drive after an EMDR session.