Re:repressed memory

Several points:

1) I'm not sure that "repressed memory" is the appropriate term when drugs are involved. Repressed memory implies that there is a memory track laid down if only one could find it. In drugged states, there may or may not be a memory anywhere.

2) EMDR shouldn't be thought of as a memory retrieval mechanismm, because in EMDR memory is subject to the same possible sources of error (advertent and inadvertent) as is any other cognitive process. EMDR is not exempt.

3) I can't do case consultations here, but in general I'd say that EMDR only works on high SUD memories. Its not clear from what you said why it is that she doesn't have her life back. It could be that she has organic sequelae, or it could be something traumatic that happened.

4) For everybody undergoing EMDR, there should be a screening for a dissociative disorder first.

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