- What is tapping exercise?
- Does tapping really work?
- Where do you tap for anxiety?
- Does tapping help with anxiety?
What is tapping exercise?
Emotional freedom technique (EFT) is an alternative treatment for physical pain and emotional distress. It's also referred to as tapping or psychological acupressure. People who use this technique believe tapping the body can create a balance in your energy system and treat pain.
Does tapping really work?
Studies show that EFT tapping can improve psychological disorders. Further research is needed to compare EFT techniques with standard treatments such as talk therapy. Most EFT studies rely on feedback from participants, but at least one study found that EFT tapping had measurable results on the body.
Where do you tap for anxiety?
EFT tapping is used for anxiety, depression, headaches, pain, weight loss and more. The main EFT tapping points are the side of the hand, eyebrow, the side of and under the eye, under the nose, chin, collarbone, underarm and top of the head. Research has found EFT tapping to be effective for some people.
Does tapping help with anxiety?
Tapping has been clinically proven to manage stress, reduce cortisol levels, improve anxiety and even treat PTSD in veterans. “Because tapping is a gentle and easy-to-follow technique, anyone struggling with stress, anxiety or pain can benefit from it,” says Ortner.