I've been on Sertraline about 4 years. It has helped me so much with OCD & anxiety. Within a few weeks I was reading books again for the first time in years (before I couldn't concentrate)
The only side effects I have are with strange & intense dreams, sometimes nightmares but that can also be kinda fun!
I'd imagine you'd be started on a low dose to begin with.
I had to Google EMDR so obviously I've had no experience with it. If you feel uncomfortable asking questions then you could research yourself so you know what to expect (which is what you're doing on this thread so that's good)
Are you sure you can't speak to your parents? It's a lot to go through on your own. I didn't think CAMHS were allowed to see 'minors' without informing parents. Anyway - is there any other family you can talk to? Or friends? Or a teacher at school? Just someone to share the burden.
We are all here too x x
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