A common concern people have when considering EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) is whether it can help them if they don't have clear memories of their trauma.

You may have heard about EMDR therapy and wondered what those four letters actually mean. EMDR stands for eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, and while that might sound clinical, the therapy itself offers a surprisingly natural approach to healing.

Anxiety can feel like an unwelcome companion that follows you everywhere. Your heart races during everyday situations, worry consumes your thoughts, and sometimes it seems like there's no escape from the constant state of alertness.

As many as 70 percent of U.S. adults have experienced at least one traumatic event in their lives. The all-too-common reality of trauma can frequently leave a survivor without a clear memory of what exactly happened.

When analyzing the causes of trauma, the results cover a lot of ground. Such outcomes are increasingly common and very much require support and treatment.