In my first EMDR experience, it seemed effective in decreasing the intensity of grief over a hot button issue. In my third time around with a different therapist, we progressed through a few stages/scenarios from early childhood. Then, I got stuck at the next level, about age 8 and memories of schoolmates and feeling like an outsider, horribly self-conscious and isolated. Maybe it's because those issues are still relevant in my present life. I think I actually got worse over the months, but that may not be related necessarily. I wonder if it's worth trying to pick it up again. I'm still seeing the EMDR therapist, but now I'm just venting and crying a lot in sessions (and feeling like I'm wasting my and her time).