Does Tapping Really Work For Anxiety?
There have been about 100 clinical trials showing the efficacy of tapping for anxiety.
It has also been shown to be effective in the treatment of both general anxiety and depression.
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Its simple, really.
During a typical session, you start by describing a challenging ortrauma event.
Then, you come up with some encouraging words of self-acceptance that you plan to say.
It is important to remember to tap when you are not feeling anxious too, she says.
Where Do You Tap for Anxiety?
Our energetic meridians work as mirrors so the effectiveness is the same with either option, she says.
What Are Energetic Meridians?
You have acupuncture points located all throughout your body.
These points are located along pathways.
These pathways are known as “energetic meridians.”
What Do You Say When Tapping for Anxiety?
It is important when we tap that we are speaking what is true for us, Curtis says.
What If I Don’t Want to Say Anything or Can’t Think of What to Say?
Curtis says that at first, you may not want to say anything at all, and thats OK. As we begin to incorporate words while tapping on the points, the practice becomes more and more effective.
Theres no wrong way to tap, Curtis assures.
What Are the 5 Steps to Tapping?
Curtis shared what a typical tapping session would look like.
Generally, each session follows the five steps listed below.
Keep in mind the intensity of the emotion may get worse before it gets better.
How Long Does It Take to See Results From Tapping?
Most people begin to see the effects of tapping within just a few tapping session rounds, Curtis says.
So, this could mean that you begin to feel somereliefin just a few minutes.
If you are interested in working with an EFT practitioner, consider contactingEFT UniverseorEFT International.
Its especially important that you dont rely solely on tapping if you are experiencing a psychiatric emergency.
If you are having suicidal thoughts, contact theNational Suicide Prevention Lifelineat988for support and assistance from a trained counselor.
If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call 911.
For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database.
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