My T recently consulted about my case with another T in her practice who does EMDR. EMDR T said that she thought EMDR could be helpful for me. I am not sure that my background includes trauma in the conventional sense, although I admit that I am often quick to minimize things that have happened to me. My T (who specializes in trauma, among other things) said there are some similar elements there, and she quickly ran through a list of specific "flashbulb" memories I have shared that could be good candidates for EMDR. I was started to feel upset hearing them all in a row like that, so maybe she's onto something. I don't have PTSD, but I do have a history of depression/persistent depressive disorder and anxiety.

Anyway, I know folks on here have widely varying opinions of EMDR. Is it worth trying? Are there people who have attempted EMDR and did not specifically fall into a trauma or PTSD category? I am curious about adding another treatment option to help me get to where I want to be, but I admit I am a bit skeptical.