Considering EMDR therapy but not sure if it's the right time? Here are 5 signs that indicate you're ready for trauma processing. You've learned coping skills. You can identify triggers. You practice grounding techniques. But you're exhausted from managing symptoms rather than actually healing. You want to process the trauma, not just cope with it forever. If this resonates, you're ready for EMDR. Trauma processing requires some baseline stability: Safe housing situation, Basic financial security, Supportive relationships (at least 1-2 people), Not in active crisis (no imminent danger to self/others), Substance use is under control (if applicable). You don't need a perfect life, but you need enough stability to handle the emotional work of processing trauma…