Wow, WePow, that is a great description and very helpful to know what to expect.

I wonder about your saying it is brave though. I mean, I keep hearing how hard EMDR is and that usually centers around how acutely one feels pain. I told my T that I'm used to feeling pain, bad pain, and being alone -- and while EMDR is "supposed" to be daunting I actually look forward to having someone with me in the crappy/painful places.

But it's even deeper than that, isn't it? That's the sense I get. That it's like nothing I've experienced before. That's so incredibly hopeful, and also scary as hell.