[Bluegrey]

I saw my new t yesterday - EMDR - and we went through some stuff in preparation for the treatment itself.

One thing she said surprised me though - apparently there are some people who shouldn't have EMDR because of health conditions such as a likelihood of heart attacks, and it's possible that 2 of the many meds I take may be a problem.

The first is morphine (I have a lot of pain from rheumatoid arthritis), in that it apparently stops processing happening to some extent. So though I could probably still have EMDR it might not be as effective.

The second is called rivaroxaban (Xarelto) - it's an anticoagulant, much easier to deal with than warfarin. I'm taking this because I have a mild protein C deficiency which makes my blood a bit more likely to clot than most people's - I had a DVT last year and a pulmonary embolism in 2008. Apparently the problem with EMDR for people who may have clots is that old ones could get moving, I assume because of stress related stuff.

I'm seeing the haematology consultant next week so can ask about it from his point of view, but I was wondering whether anyone has come across anything like this at all? The to is going to discuss it with her boss before the next appointment.

Hello Bluegrey: Unfortunately I don't know anything about this. But I read your post with interest. Earlier this afternoon I watched a video on YouTube by California therapist: Kati Morton. One of her subscribers had asked a question regarding the safety of DBT for persons with autism spectrum disorder. Apparently there is some thought it can make self-harm worse.

So thinking in terms of your Thread, plus the safety of DBT for persons with autism spectrum disorder, it appears there can be some genuine dangers inherent in some therapy techniques including EMDR & DBT. I would certainly be interested in hearing more about what you find out regarding your situation. Best wishes...