While depression and anxiety are two different medical conditions, their symptoms, causes, and treatments can often overlap; not least because one can often cause the other.
Symptoms of Major Depression
depressed mood
lack of interest in enjoyable activities
increase or decrease in appetite
insomnia or hypersomnia
slowing of movement
lack of energy
feelings of guilt or worthlessness
trouble concentrating
suicidal thoughts or behaviours
Symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder
excessive worry
restlessness
being easily fatigued
trouble concentrating
irritability
sleep disturbance
muscle tension
A meta-analysis (an amalgamation of the results of studies over a decade) of the effect of tapping for depression found that symptoms were reduced by 41% - an exceptional result - and similar results were also found when focussing on tapping for anxiety.
EFT works by tapping a series of acupressure points on the face and upper body with two fingers whilst focusing on a voicing our issues. This helps to “short-circuit” the fight or flight (stress) response and allows you to think more clearly about and release the problem.
Tapping is a gentle technique that the child can do for themselves, or with an adult, to enable them over time to get through difficult parts of their day and, in the long term, learn to improve their mindset to fulfil their potential.
I am a Mental Health Practitioner and Teacher who specialises in building confidence and promoting positive mindset within families, children and young people.
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