What if the thing holding you back from starting therapy isn't fear of the work, but fear of how long it will take? That question is worth sitting with, because it's often the real reason people put off processing a difficult pregnancy, birth, or infertility experience.

There's a version of you that still stands in that exam room. Still hears the words on repeat. Still flinches at ultrasounds, due dates, or a stranger's baby announcement, even though the calendar insists enough time has passed.

If you've ever thought about trying EMDR or had someone suggest it to you, chances are you've also heard a rumor or two about what it actually involves. Between TV portrayals and word-of-mouth, a lot of what people "know" about EMDR isn't quite right. Let's clear up the biggest misconceptions, one myth at a time.