EFT Tapping, that takes me back a couple of years. Back when there was limited 240x 120 size video on websites. My symptoms were really bad that that time. I tried to make sense of it. I couldn't. Not with a 56k modem. I quickly moved on to other possible help sources.
About a year ago, I saw a EFT Tapping video. I tried it out. It did work for me if I was on the edge of an attack. Not so much if I have a big hella whopper of one, but that might be just me.
This time, I went looking for answers.
I did find some. Not enough to satisfy folks on the medical evidence-based side of the fence.
But in-between the hooey and the functional components is a way of feeling better without risk to the body or the wallet.
This technique has been infused with cognitive therapy, meditation and affirmations. Those things do work. It might not work for everyone. But there are folks that have found relief practicing FTF Tapping.
You couldn't get some of those same people go to a meditation class but they are doing a meditative practice and not know it. That is ok.
So here is the thing. Check out the videos. Read the views at Skeptic's Dictionary & Quackwatch. Read a couple of pages from the EFT manual.
You might decide that the technique works for you. Or you decide it is a bunch of junk pseudoscience.
Both things can be true.
Both things can be true.
It is up to you to decide if you want to add it to your anxiety tool kit.
If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-8255.
If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-8255.
Or for LGBTQ+ folks, The Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741.
Contrary Views of Emotional Freedom Techniques
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Resources Mentioned:
Contrary Views of Emotional Freedom Techniques
Skeptic's Dictionary gives a very detailed page about the creators, the practice and the site owners thoughts about the technique. There is also a comments page where folks go deep.
Quackwatch is a website that since 1996 takes a very critical look at claims made regarding questionable health treatments. There is a page on the website that has a few thoughts about EFT. The section on EFT is toward the bottom of the site.
Positive Views of Emotional Freedom Techniques:
The BBC did a video story about the technique, How Tapping Therapy Can Help Calm Your Mind.
The non-profit Kaiser Permanete page on Emotional Freedom Technique
Gary Craig original site was www.emofree.com now re-directs to Palace of Possibilities.
The EFT International Free Tapping Manual This is a 66-page PDF explaining the concepts of the practice and how to go about it.
Videos:
Nick Ortner Tapping Techniques on YouTube - please be aware that you will see the tapping techniques but the Ortner family does have goods and services for sale.
Disclaimer:
Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements.
Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder.
This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
