I've been working with a therapist for a year and a half now. There is a link with childhood abuse with my emet, so my treatment may not pertain to everyone. She uses EDMR therapy with me most days. It has been incredibly helpful! I have been free from my OCD compulsions for a year now. I also have been at lot more at peace with my body. I have not felt as controlled by my emet. In fact, I'm about to have my first baby in April. I'm not at all scared to go through childhood illnesses with him and I have almost gotten to the point where I see the benefits of v* and d* as a way to cleanse out a virus or bacteria. Just the fact that I can have relaxed thought patterns about v* is a HUGE accomplishment.

I've never taken any drugs or medications to help with my anxiety. My therapist did highly recommend them to me quite a few times early on, but I felt more comfortable not. (This was a completely personal choice! I have absolutely no judgement towards pills, I just prefer to be as natural as possible). Having a good bedtime routine helped with emet-related insomnia. I spent the hour before bed drinking mint tea and doing something relaxing (like watching a historical documentary).

I know I'm not quite "cured" yet. Maybe I'll never be completely "cured". I am very thankful for EDMR therapy. There's nothing quite like it. It helps upsetting brain patterns change into different positive brain patterns. For instance, I used to feel unsafe eating out at restaurants. After working on that brain pattern, I now can hardly relate to those old fears. I get food out at restaurants many times a week and eat without reservation.