How to Use Tapping to Calm Anxiety Tutorial | HealthyPlace

You can use tapping to calm anxiety. In this tutorial, find out how tapping, or the Emotional Freedom Technique, calms uncomfortable feelings by tapping acupressure points.
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[@cindyyurdana8607]

What a trip!! I was really anxious a few minutes ago and now I’m relaxed! I really can’t believe it! Thank you!😁🙏

[@jennifersalazar9108]

I saw similar techniques on Jane The Virgin lol but I must say they work, I would easily get mad at my toddler when she wouldn’t listen

[@PrimroseParis]

Me too!!

[@girly.pop7]

That’s how I found this

[@leratoloyal7981]

Also saw this on Jane the Virgin

[@mazikeenlea2725]

Sameee I came here from Jane The Virgin lol

[@RayofRudaba]

SAMEEE LOVE THAT SHOWWW

[@johannaabshear1734]

Thank you! I suffer from PTSD, anxiety and ADHD. This works. I've been waiting to get into a psychologist for a month now and have a few weeks to go. I am struggling but this definitely helps.

[@droop9591]

I love how simply she presents this, cause this technique doesn't have to be complicated at all. The simpler the easier to remember.

[@ocrasree8910]

I’ve had a therapist use this technique on me years ago, but I’ve never tried it in myself until now. I’m.... surprisingly way less anxious than I was.

[@beorlingo]

I think the mindset is the crucial part. I think the " I have anxiety, but I accept myself" might be something completely new and almost like a revelation to especially people with social anxiety. The tapping part is about having your body actually do something to let you focus on something outside of yourself.

[@youtubeaddict5663]

How interesting. I never thought about it like that until I saw your comment

[@elieverett5608]

Instablaster

[@kempoutzzz]

Nope. The meridian points tapping alone without the juxtaposition initial statement would achieve 70 - 75% healing. With the statement it adds a bit more to it and allow us to have our focus on the problem.

[@iri2228]

This made me cry and release all the emotions that were making me anxious

[@jamie6770]

Why does stuff like this never work for me

[@Adaheal]

Hi Melissa, thanks for sharing this. It is a very powerful tool indeed. I use it for physical pain as well and it works wonders!! I also like to say ‘I accept, forgive and love myself’ instead of ‘I accept myself’.

[@radicalhonesty3628]

I watch this video, and as I do, so many thoughts arise in me... mainly: I have severe C-PTSD, I am an INFJ, and I have a very fucked up relationship with my parents... it's part of the reason for the fucked-upness that is my life. I am so ashamed at the current state of my life. I have no clue how to escape the horrors of it. my life is fucked up beyond imagination. what to do? 999-trillion layers of guilt and shame and rage and regret and grief, surface in me and consume me. eating my soul alive...

[@leonieswift262]

I'm really sorry to read about your pain. I truly hope you can find the help you need.

[@ambrossia1885]

I didn't know what to expect but kept an open mind. Going through the mantra and taking my time on each meridian point I began to feel kind of odd... Almost overwhelmingly so. But I fought through that feeling and a very noticeable calming effect came over me. But strangely I am also having muscle twitches in my legs. Our bodies and mind are capable of so much more than we give ourselves credit for. I am going to have fun learning this self mastery. Thank you for sharing. ☯️💓🎶

[@mlhamiltonanderson5940]

EFT tapping is the best treatment for anxiety. As a former medical professional (now retired) I saw too many people resort to drugs, when such a logical and scientific method like EFT works just so easily and is cost-free. Be well, be healthy, choose your partners carefully.

[@nj4u]

You seem really nice and I appreciate your help so much! It helped me and my mom!! Alot!

[@Skelet0nL0rd]

Followed along and tried it for the first time in today. I’ve had a huge knot in my stomach all day due to stress... I can feel my chest relaxing, my diaphragm doesn’t feel as constricted :)

[@healthyplace]

Great to hear!

[@wfloes5420]

Don't forget to say to yourself, you are Awesome, at the end!

[@ceciarz7969]

Thanks so much Melissa. After 5 years since this video was posted, I just discovered it.. and it was so helpful ...

[@jazzysosweet5133]

I appreciate this method and am practice the belief behind my words. I am pairing this technique with intentional breathing. No results to report but im going to be ok. Is it common to go all day with random moments of feeling anxious.?

[@crunchwrapsupreme3371]

idk if it’s common, but i deal with it daily . just randomly i’ll get those feelings of anxiety. this vid has helped me though

[@KiraWier]

I use tapping for ptsd and anxiety, it helps so much.

[@elainepeltier2015]

Do you always use the EFT youtubes?

[@peggypuralewski8619]

I went through around four or five tapping videos before finding this one. This one was the absolute best, thank you so much! ❤

[@madisonkileywebb3590]

wow this is really helping me right now.

[@hanvandedonk1391]

Saved my day. Had anxiety for the whole morning (have been drinking last night, so its more like a hangxiety haha). I worked out, took a sauna and cold shower, but didnt work. Now after just 3 minutes of tapping i went down from a 7 to a 1-2 (on a scale from 1-10). I study physical therapy and im sure im going to use this to help my clients! Thank you so much.

[@rajinderkaur334]

Thank You for this- I really needed something physical to relieve anxiety🙏😊

[@Ididntaskforahandleyoutube]

Can we just acknowledge how awesome it was that she worked in the term, "karate chop?"

[@aefye01able]

Thank you, Melissa. I use this at work and want to thank you for your guidance. You stated to give even only a part of us an affirmation even tho it's not the entire emotion. Thank you!!

[@Sameoldfitup]

Life is all memory

[@AnneMeek]

What a simple technique and Melissa presents it in a straightforward way. No lengthy speeches she just gets on with it. I'm going to try it. Thank you

[@RuthGersonVocalCoaching]

Thank you for this video. It’s so helpful. I was looking for something to help some of my students and this is presented so well. We will try it.

[@mariefarrell7380]

I really like this video. I was introduced to tapping before my surgery recently. I sent this to someone I love who gets overwhelming anxiety much like I do. I’m hoping it helps her. It’s really a great tool! Thanks for this and making it so simple to follow.

[@JitterBob]

I’ve been tapping for years without the wording and it does seem to help at least a little bit. I find that it relaxes me and get my mind to sort of just move onto more pressing matters rather than my internal anxiety.

[@emilymorgan752]

Thank you so much it has helped me through struggles at school with exams and juggling toxic friendships

[@rhondabaroli2683]

It’s awesome a nurse friend told me about this I do it even when I don’t feel anxiety Self care routine s are so so good thing to do each day

[@veronica9634]

actual instructions start at 1:25

[@dianaisidro8630]

I felt warm and tingly while I was doing this but it did help my anxiety calm down

[@amyfortunato6625]

This is a great process/method. I think I'll say, "I accept myself, even though I feel anxious." Just want to start with positive over negative. Thanks so, so much! Sharing this today during our social distancing time.

[@Lisa-ny6xn]

nice, I'd like to mimic your words for myself, if you don't mind. I never gave tapping a full chance, I'd like to see if it will actually work for me

[@loveiverwashereasherself4803]

All roads lead back to my mom... when I did tapping my affirmation dealt with her... wowwwzerrr... Humans who see this always try to speak kindly to yourself and others, don’t listen to the negatives said about you, get to know yourself through and through. Sometimes depending on the homes we all grow up in we may forget we can lead a different life. If anyone seeing this grew up with toxicity I’m sorry you had to go through whatever you may have gone through. Truly❤️ We don’t always have to continue the not so good behaviors taught and we do always have a say in the paths we take. If any of you have hiccups along the way please go easy on yourselves. I’m trying to cause I do know as humans we make mistakes. It’s what you do after that counts the most😊 Happy rainy Saturday to all😊🌧 Stay AWeSOMe😉 Like me!!! Lolll no no j/k Do a little something nice for yourselves though!✌🏼

[@isabellanothando]

This actually works

[@jazzysosweet5133]

I appreciate this method and am practice the belief behind my words. I am pairing this technique with intentional breathing. No results to report but im going to be ok. Is it common to go all day with random moments of feeling anxious.?

[@juliehughes1258]

Yes. I'm fighting health insurance companies to get providers and I shake and cry and grunt all day long. It's constantly on my mind. It's exhausting and it's ruining my retirement. I'll try this but it seems so different from the Western healthcare I'm used to.

[@heikehollas1828]

A true miracle I got a special needs child - Lockdown is even harder & I felt anxiety myself extremely today just 3 minutes of that and HKNE THE FEJNGS & BAD THOUGHTS

[@hellomcfly2438]

I have extreme anxiety,,and this calming along with breathing and praying to the Lord ❤️ in Christ's Holy Name 🐟

[@tsavdarwallace]

Having a hard time with the “I accept” portion. I always resist my feelings and try to minimize what’s going on in order to talk myself down. Hence why I have a short fuse these days. I’ll keep trying.

[@youtubeaddict5663]

Maybe incorporate that into your affirmation? Acknowledge the fact that you always resist your feelings but counteract that with something positive. The other day, I tried a different technique where I wrote down all of my weaknesses and my strengths. I then read back my weaknesses and said that I accept myself for who I am and that I’m enough and then I tore up the paper and did a mantra saying “I am more then just a label”. Maybe you could do something similar where you write down all your weaknesses and positives, then use the positives to help you with your affirmations to affirm yourself into thinking and feeling more positively. I hope this helps you in some small way ❤️

[@kelseylane9710]

This helped my active anxiety more than the meditations I tried this morning! Thank you so much

[@alexisfolen9260]

Thank you for this video! Your voice is soothing. I'm watching a few different EFT tapping videos for range and I like your advice of saying "part of me" has a problem but "most of me" accepts myself.

[@Jklmnopjkl]

I feel no different, unfortunately. Probably bc I am very wary of placebo tricks.

[@kimwildner9431]

@Hairy Chinese Kid Exactly my question. People dismiss placebo success, but if something actually works, regardless of if it's placebo, you still got results. In fact, it's all the more amazing if you MIND is what obtained the success without any outside agent. I find it curious that something so amazing would be met with derision. And if it /doesn't/ work for someone 'wary of placebo tricks' but it does work for others, it still is interesting and potentially an example of nocebo effect.

[@baileymcbride18]

Meemee Nope sorry to hear that. I hope you find, or have found, something that helps.

[@thewellnessgarage]

This was awesome! Works like a charm when I'm feeling anxious. Thank you for sharing.

[@healthyplace]

Great to hear!

[@sophietremblay3743]

Feel very anxious this morning and i was try this technic helping me a lot thank you😲😲

[@123Luchak]

Yes helped. I will use it again. 💕

[@stevenn8255]

If your still suffering anxiety you haven't dealt with it. You need to stop trying to get rid of it. You need to just be with it and allow it. This is the only way that works

[@itstomo1467]

If only people knew how true this statement is! As they say, “what you resist, persists”

[@myconavasmom]

Thank you so much! This helped with the intense feelings I was just having.

[@PersonalGrowthNow]

It works! Wow.

[@bradylpetersen]

I didn’t know this was a thing until recently I had a psych evaluation and I told the doctor I tapped my fingers together when anxious. He asked if anyone taught me to do it and I said no I naturally just do it. He was very surprised that I instinctually did it.

[@emilydawnbrisby4785]

Right.

[@helenemmons7931]

Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video and sharing this technique

[@maximilianraphael9853]

Dang this stuff actually works.

[@HeatherRiderCoaching]

Tapping is so easy and powerful! Once you know the technique and get the hang of it, it’s easy to incorporate into everyday life.

[@michellecook-hill]

Thank you 😊🙏

[@keirsten1188]

Dam I tried this and it made it so much worse I flipped shit

[@Peacelove278]

I love doing this all over my body especially my feet. While doing it I can feel it clearing from the top of my head..

[@anneliesedrake3864]

Okay except when one is shaky. This lady is very quick and able, and not like someone who is going through emotional hell. One might say she is another "show-off".

[@seekwisdom5102]

This works

[@natalieaaby7002]

Thank you for this demonstration. Are there other tapping points you should try as well? Does it need to be your dominant hand? Thanks again!

[@HelenWinner]

Thanks so much! This was helpful. Have a nice week and take care.

[@mareemaffei4604]

Thank you for sharing, i found this very helpful in calming anxiety.

[@TM-pn3zk]

this doesn't seem very profitable.... surprised it's not illegal. Oh wait, that might cause a "streisand effect", silly me

[@saniyawasim3011]

i have tried it but i dont know how this helps

[@katieh9986]

I liked this, I use 'I feel anxious right now, but that's okay. It will pass' for me personally

[@amandafrisius47]

Do you have a video for when you’re vagus/ nervous system is in shock? Mines be stuck in flight/ fight/ frozen shock for 6 weeks now... I can’t drive or work or sleep. I’ve tried many deep breathing and stretching, meditation, cranial sacral therapy .... I really like tapping, but I don’t think it’s enough. Thank you!

[@crazylittleangel]

Thank you for such a succinct video. I hate videos that have a 30 min prelude before you actually get to the content that you want to see. This was super useful & something I think I will try.

[@barbaragetliff3998]

Thank you so much , am willing to try anything .

[@decoy2636]

I haven't experienced this before. Thank you

[@paulineclothier6776]

This really helps. I also added tapping on the back of my neck. Question- is one not meant to use the other hand the second time around?

[@roxannedraper]

Nice for starting. Thank you.

[@Kurio71]

this works?

[@krashkidd1162]

love it😅

[@rickiebersole7747]

My therapist recommended this video to me. Thank you

[@waterearthangel8859]

Hello Melissa, thank you for your help.

[@kjohnson5972]

Hello

[@bulldogpearl]

Thank you!

[@jacquichait3906]

thank you, so very helpful!

[@marinakaminskaya1115]

Thank you, it helps do great

[@artofmetta7401]

thank u for ur help and explanations

[@karinrowe3749]

Why isn’t it symmetrical?

[@henrysawyer3262]

very nice and ty.. this method along with a hand vibrator to my temple region and hard pressed against my outer ears have helped

[@slappadabass3290]

Actually works pretty good but doing it around a group of people when your social anxiety is high might be a little weird

[@bethanymonday3726]

You could excuse yourself to the bathroom or get up to get some water and quietly do it behind a door or wall, but if this helps and you dont mind a few glances then do it wherever! People do things all the time, stimming is a common form of movement or people with anxiety who tremble, or those with tourette's who have motor tics, moving in 'unusual' ways in public isnt uncommon so do what is necessary!

[@rhondabaroli2683]

My grandkids do it too lol

[@evariekstina4246]

❤️🙏 Thank you

[@brittanybartolome9252]

Love this technique. Actually was searching for a topic for one of my assignments and I think this is perfect. Is there any link or way for me to get a hold of the article you wrote that mentioned in the beginning of this video??

[@hosekim6507]

Will try this.

[@shreyasen4018]

Amazing!

[@justinhessedenz2819]

Str8 to the point thank you 🙏

[@kjohnson5972]

Hello

[@cartergomez5390]

Hello!

[@CheezersDeluxe]

I'm sorry but as a person with anxiety as well. this title just gave me anxiety.

[@MartyVentura]

Can anyone provide me with some evidence that this isn't just a glorified placebo? I mean I get that placebos work for people and that's great, but placebos have no effect on me, unfortunately! I feel like I'd trust the method better if there was some scientific, empirical explanation.

[@ricardoromero4785]

I was shaking in bed with anxiety and I tapped my knees several times and the anxiety went away very strange,my chest was shaking I tap myself several times and the anxiety almost goes away only a bit remains for me tapping worked really dreading even taking anxiety meds so this tapping method was very helpful, the reason it may not work for you is maybe you don't have anxiety but something else

[@aishap1421]

Wow I feel great!

[@EtherealAthena]

Does the order you do the points in matter?

[@youtubeaddict5663]

I don’t believe so

[@fahadakalad2429]

Nice

[@AdalineIncredulous]

Thanks much!

[@missjess-s3d]

Thank you. It feels good doing it.

[@TT-fl8jt]

It works! Yay!

[@bernard-alainappadoo6897]

Hi just discovered the tapping and happy to learn something new .I have completely recovered for anxiety and panic attack but on and off I can feel a rush when I am physically/ emotionally or mentally exhausted but I know how to deal with it with the acronym DARE ,which mean diffuse ,allow,run towards,engage .this technique does not eliminate for good your anxiety or panic attack but make you instead not afraid of it and know with it together ,it is a nice cocktails 🍸.Thanks ans hear from you soon .👍

[@trishmald6022]

Direction are good. But feel so disconnected from her. I say thumbs down for video

[@canadianvisitor9273]

This is fully irrational. It shows how much human being goes astray, lost and not knowing what he is doing sometimes. This practice to relief anxiety can just reflect how empty and superficial we, as human, can be. I feel sad that many of us don't know where the truth of our existence lies and where to find authentic peace and relief. Keep searching for growth. I sincerely wish you the best of luck and guidance.

[@ericaawake9503]

Canadian Visitor can you elaborate on this assumption please?

[@user-vw2jd9kc9f]

Well fuck can we believe it might help damn🙄

[@babygorl9541]

It's literally just activating your nervous system, asshole. The same way cradling a baby calms them and promotes brain growth. Basic neuroscience.

[@titaniumtiara4573]

This does work. Probably something about interrupting the parasympathetic nervous system