Posted by Snowbunnie on October 21, 2006, at 15:00:38
In reply to Re: EFT and public speaking, posted by Jlx on October 21, 2006, at 13:07:39
Wow thank you for taking the time to write all that out. It sounds pretty intriguing, because from what you wrote and from what's written on the website, it seems like there's no rational explanation for why it works. Well they say it fixes your energy but is there any scientific evidence of this "energy system" in your body? Not to put down the method - I'm just skeptical about new things like this, that claim to be able to solve almost any problem. "You can use it from the common cold to cancer" as the website says. Hmm.
Maybe one reason it works to alleviate fears like public speaking for some people is because it forces you to rationally think about your fear, and when you do that you see there is really nothing to be scared of. It seems like there's something going on at the subconscious level too. Like maybe doing enough tapping convinces your stubborn subconscious mind to not be fearful. Well that is just my half baked guess as I haven't even tried it yet.
With me, it's like I rationally know that nothing bad can happen when I'm giving a presentation - even if people are yawning or leaving it's not too bad because it's not a personal attack against ME. The topic I have to present on is just really boring lol. And yet I still have some anxiety. So at the subconscious level maybe there's a fear of something else, like being evaluated by my peers. hmm..
Another interesting thing: EFT touches on the meridian points like acupuncture does, but acupuncture works for tons of people even though there is no affirmation statement involved. But on the other hand, most people I know who've gone through acupuncture say the results last for only a couple of days at the most, while EFT sounds like it's much more long-term.. So maybe if you say affirmations while getting acupuncture you will permanently be cured! jk, that would be nice.
I will definitely try this - thanks for sparking my interest jlx!
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