But your body holds a remarkable capacity for relief—one that emerges the moment you start tapping specific points while acknowledging your pain.
EFT tapping creates measurable changes in your stress response within minutes. Research shows it can rapidly decrease cortisol levels by 43% and reduce anxiety scores by up to 40% in a single session.
The tapping points connect directly to the amygdala, the part of the brain that keeps trauma locked in place. Each tap sends a calming signal, telling your nervous system it’s safe to release what you’ve been carrying.
Your trauma deserves acknowledgment. But you don’t deserve to suffer indefinitely.
Let’s explore how tapping works and why it offers such profound relief when other methods fall short.
Why Trauma Gets Stuck in the Body
Your body’s stress response gets stuck in “on” after trauma. The amygdala stays hypervigilant, flooding you with stress hormones at the smallest triggers.
Tapping interrupts this cycle by:
- Stimulating acupressure points that calm your nervous system
- Allowing you to process emotions while staying grounded in your body
- Creating new neural pathways that override the trauma response
But perhaps most importantly, tapping gives you back control. You don’t need special equipment or a therapist’s office. You can tap anywhere, anytime you need relief.
Getting Started with EFT Tapping
The Basic Recipe:
- Rate your distress level from 0-10
- Create a simple setup statement:
“Even though I feel this [pain/fear/anxiety], I deeply and completely accept myself.” - Tap through the points while acknowledging your feelings
- Take a deep breath and check your number again
The Key Tapping Points:
- Side of hand (karate chop point)
- Top of head
- Beginning of eyebrow
- Side of eye
- Under eye
- Under nose
- Chin
- Collarbone
- Under arm
Tap each point 5-7 times while staying focused on your feelings. Don’t worry about getting it perfect.
Making Tapping Work for You
- Start small. You don’t need to process your deepest trauma on day one. Begin with a manageable emotion or a specific trigger.
- Trust your instincts. Your body knows what it needs to heal. If you need to cry, cry. If you need to pause, pause.
- Be patient with yourself, but know that relief can come quickly. Many people experience significant shifts in their first tapping session.
- Keep track of your progress. Note your distress levels before and after. Celebrate every point of improvement.
The Path Forward
Your trauma happened to you. But your healing belongs to you.
Tapping puts the power of relief in your hands. It’s a technique you can use anywhere, anytime, without relying on anyone else.
Start today. Your body is ready to release what it’s been holding. Tap into your natural capacity for healing.
Choose one small trigger or emotion. Spend 5 minutes tapping through the points. Notice how your body feels different.
Your healing doesn’t have to wait. Your relief can begin with the very first tap.
Trauma can also manifest as anxiety or burnout. Try EFT Tapping for Anxiety for quick relief.
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