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Does percussion therapy really reduce stress and relieve negative emotions? By Anonymous | Published on December 18, 2024

As the title suggests, tapping therapy, also known as emotional release therapy, is said to be able to achieve the goal of relaxation and eliminating negative emotions by tapping on acupressure points on the body while loudly talking about the events that caused the negative emotions.

I have mild anxiety and a bit of a tendency towards compulsiveness. This, combined with low self-esteem and internal conflict, leads to depressive moods.

Plus some memories of traumatic events (the discord in the family, others' ridicule of me, or the elementary school teacher's trickery, or the fact that I hurt others on impulse) will sometimes cause negative emotions.

Now I mainly want to use this to relieve anxiety and other negative emotions.

Does the verification really work? Because acupuncture points are related to traditional Chinese medicine, I generally don't believe in things that traditional Chinese medicine cannot fully explain scientifically.

Ryan Ryan A total of 4764 people have been helped

Hello, question asker.

You have noticed some depressive and anxious tendencies in your recent emotional instability. It is the sensible and correct thing to do to find ways to restore your mental health when you are overwhelmed by negative emotions.

I'm unfamiliar with percussion therapy, but from your description, it seems to be a reasonable method of emotional catharsis.

Our psychology and physiology are inextricably linked. When our bodies are satisfied, our minds are happy, and vice versa.

The acupressure you mentioned is similar to massage, which can relax the body and allow emotions to be vented by speaking them aloud. Acupressure points in traditional Chinese medicine have a history of thousands of years in China and have been scientifically explained and verified in practice. You don't have to worry about causing any harm.

Let's talk about your psychological state. You are currently experiencing mild depression. First, you need to learn to accept these emotions. Don't feel that you are abnormal when they come. We all get depressed sometimes, feel sad, or get angry for no reason.

This percussion therapy cannot cure you of the negative emotions caused by traumatic events. The harm caused by previous adverse events is relatively deep, and this therapy is only useful for short-term depression and anxiety.

You should go to a professional psychological institution, such as through hypnosis or cognitive therapy, to reconcile with your previous self if you want to get rid of the influence of previous trauma on you.

These are my answers. I am confident they will bring you peace of mind.

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Ethan Wilson Ethan Wilson A total of 5757 people have been helped

Hello, host! I'm so excited to chat with you!

I would be delighted to discuss this with you!

First of all, psychotherapy is a fantastic way to improve your mental health! It's different for everyone, but you'll know if it's working for you.

Modern medicine has already proven the impact of emotions on physical illness, which is really exciting! Many studies have shown that people under stress also have high cholesterol levels, which is another fascinating discovery.

Guess what! People who often suppress their anger and often feel lonely are more likely to get cancer. And if you have strong hostility towards others, you are more likely to suffer from heart disease, etc.

I think this is some of the theoretical support for what you call "knock therapy." When it comes to "knock therapy," we have to mention the incredible "Emotional Balance Technique Therapy" proposed by the amazing Roy Martina!

Roy Martina is an incredible global instructor in mind-body healing. He brilliantly combines Western modern medicine with traditional Chinese medicine to create a revolutionary system of vitality medicine that helps people regulate emotions and restore physical, mental, and spiritual health. He is known as the "father of emotional balance."

He wholeheartedly agrees with the view of traditional Chinese medicine that our body, mind, and soul are regarded as a holistic energy field. He also proposes that emotions are a type of energy that connects the body, mind, and soul. This energy flows along specific meridians in our body and affects human health.

When emotional energy flows smoothly, it's like opening a door to a world of comfort and harmony. Our body, mind, and spirit feel at ease, and we're free from the obstacles and diseases that can arise when emotional energy is blocked. That's why he created the amazing "Emotional Balance Skills Therapy"!

The first thing we need to do in emotional balance techniques is to realize that all important emotions come from within us and are created by ourselves. This is an amazing realization that allows us to become the masters of our emotions and take back the initiative!

The great news is that we have the power to eliminate our emotions because we create them!

The two basic principles of emotional balance techniques are "accepting feelings" and "releasing emotions." And it's so simple! All you have to do is accept your true feelings, including physical and mental feelings, without resistance or criticism.

It's time to let go of those emotions! All you have to do is recognize the feeling, acknowledge its source, and then let it go.

In his fantastic book, "Change Starts from the Heart," he gives a great example. If we have a lot of negative thoughts about ourselves, thinking that we are not good enough, that we are terrible, that we are worthless, etc., our emotions will usually be reflected in the area around our stomach, and we will feel a heavy, nauseating feeling in our stomach. At this time, we can accept these emotions fully, feeling the heaviness and nausea in our stomach. We do not resist, reject, or judge, but stay with these feelings and emotions.

We can thank our stomach for its discomfort and warning because it was only then that we realized there was a blockage in our energy system and we began to pay attention to it!

This is the key to true self-acceptance! When we accept our feelings and emotions, we actually begin to release them.

There's another great way to promote self-acceptance and release emotions! Repeat this simple sentence to yourself: "I love myself and accept that I have this feeling." It's an amazing technique that helps you release emotions and unblock energy more quickly. Give it a try!

We can recite it silently while sending feelings of love and acceptance to our stomach and visualizing the energy flowing smoothly through it, unblocking any energy blockages.

He believes that the key difference between emotional balance techniques and other psychotherapies is that emotional balance techniques focus on feelings rather than thinking. It first emphasizes focusing on physical and mental sensations, accepting and releasing physical and mental energy, and then changing thought perceptions to continuously promote energy flow by repeatedly saying positive, self-affirming words.

Once your body and mind are unblocked, you can start the healing process and get your health back!

In emotional balance techniques, you'll find that tapping acupuncture points is a fantastic way to focus on physical and mental sensations and unblock physical and mental energy. And self-affirming statements are a great way to change thought perception and promote energy flow!

That's why both are so important!

And here's another thing to remember when making self-affirmations: they should always be expressed in the present tense! For example: "I am happy and healthy; I have the wealth I want now, etc."

It's important to remember that your subconscious mind will only act on what you say you want, so avoid using sentences like "I want" or "I will have" as they will make it feel like you want to save your wishes for the future. Instead, use positive, present-tense statements to make your subconscious mind work for you!

I'm so excited to share some of this with you! If you're interested, you've got to check out Roy Martina's amazing book, Change, Start Over, translated by the incredible Taiwanese body, mind, and spirit instructor Ms. Hu Yinmeng. I know you'll love it!

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Athena Simmons Athena Simmons A total of 3492 people have been helped

Hello!

Host:

I'm Zeng Chen, a heart exploration coach. I read your post carefully and I can tell you're struggling with some of the content.

I also noticed that you've been open about your own issues and actively sought help on the platform, which will undoubtedly help you to view things from more perspectives. This will help you adjust.

Next, I'll share some observations and thoughts that might help you see things differently.

1. A psychologist has done research in this area.

After reading your post, I remembered a book I once read in the Yixinli Reading Club. I don't remember the title, though.

This book really made an impression on me. It was about combining psychology and Chinese medicine acupuncture points. The author was a foreigner with a lot of knowledge about traditional Chinese medicine.

From what I remember, the book had a very positive effect. I don't recall all the details, though.

2. There's still a strong connection between the mind and body.

Modern psychology is placing a lot more emphasis on the importance of physical and mental health. And often when we have a lot of emotions inside, our bodies will show corresponding signs.

The well-known psychologist Wu Zhihong has written a book called "The Body Knows the Answer," where he shares many stories about how our bodies can help us understand and express our emotions. He also talks about how we can use our bodies to become more aware of our emotions.

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Dominicka Smith Dominicka Smith A total of 6046 people have been helped

Hello, question asker! I'm so honored to answer your question.

From what you said, it seems like you're wondering if emotional release therapy, also known as percussion therapy, is actually effective. I totally get it! There's a great saying that I think really applies here: no matter how impressive the theory is, it's always good to see how well it actually works in practice.

At the end of the day, the most important thing is how well a treatment works.

ETF emotional release therapy is a wonderful blend of ancient Chinese acupuncture and modern psychology. By gently tapping specific body points while releasing the emotional events that have built up inside, and then changing beliefs and habitual patterns through positive meaning assignment, the aim is to clear the subconscious mind and relieve physical and mental discomfort.

It's a new psychological treatment technique that doesn't yet have a unified Chinese translation. It was developed by American psychologist Gary Craig, who was also a minister. He based it on Dr. Roger J. Callahan's Thought Field Therapy (TFT for short), which is a technique for releasing emotions.

This therapy is all about starting with the superficial symptoms and gradually delving deeper to explore the root cause of the illness. It uses a simple and easy-to-operate tapping method to gradually release some negative emotions. These emotions can build up in the subconscious and affect our physical and mental health. By releasing them, we can achieve a balance of energy.

Traditional Chinese medicine is a true treasure of the world. It has made some amazing contributions to major epidemics in China, especially the SARS epidemic in 2003 and the current, very scary, COIVD-19 epidemic. So many effective treatments and methods have benefited from traditional Chinese medicine.

In Japan, they often register the patent rights of some famous Chinese medicine formulas and sell them at high prices around the world under the name "Kampo." It's so great to see traditional Chinese medicine being promoted more and more!

As for the claim that traditional Chinese medicine has no scientific explanation, it's understandable. After all, science has its own limitations. There are so many things in this big, beautiful world that we don't fully understand yet. How can we expect science to explain them all?

Acupuncture is a wonderful thing that traditional Chinese medicine has given us. It's not just popular in China, but also a subject of study for rehabilitation therapists abroad. If it didn't work, surely it wouldn't be getting so much attention abroad?

I wonder if it's even something that rehabilitation doctors are taught?

I really want to tell the questioner something important: "existence is reason."

The questioner can fully trust percussion therapy. Of course, no therapy or doctor would ever dare to say that it can cure all diseases. Any treatment has a cure rate, so it's important to be realistic about what you can expect.

In addition to receiving emotional release therapy, self-help is also really important. Due to the question asked by the original poster on the platform, I can only give the original poster some simple suggestions based on the original poster's negative emotions:

I know it can be tough, but I'm here to tell you to get moving!

It's totally normal to feel anxious and have obsessive-compulsive tendencies. We all do! But it's important to remember that negative emotions are just feelings, and they don't define us. One of the best ways to combat negative emotions is to get moving!

If you're feeling down, why not try getting active? Go outside, soak up some sunshine, and get your body moving! It might feel tough at first, but stick with it. Before you know it, you'll feel energized, your mood will lift, and you'll feel like you can take on the world again!

When you exercise, your blood circulation will speed up, your brain will get plenty of oxygen, and you'll feel more comfortable, which will relieve tension in your nervous system. When you exercise, your brain will secrete a happy substance, and you'll experience this wonderful feeling after exercising, which will encourage you to use exercise to dispel negative emotions.

It's so important to talk about your worries.

We all face challenges in life, and it's okay to need help when you encounter setbacks. You can get through this! You might find support from friends, or you might need to seek help from others. Either way, remember that you don't have to face this alone.

It's so important to find someone you can talk to from the bottom of your heart. It can be really helpful to overcome your inferiority complex and lack of sociability. I'd suggest looking for some psychological counselors or listeners on some psychological platforms. You can pour out your troubles to these professionals, and I really believe they'll make a difference in your mood.

It's so important to learn to express your anxiety and accept yourself, my friend.

It's so important to understand anxiety when we're facing it. It's a natural, instinctive defense mechanism of the human body. When we encounter dangerous situations, it's only natural that our bodies will react with anxiety.

It's so important to realize that anxious feelings don't always come when we expect them to. When you feel that way, try doing something you enjoy. Distract yourself and focus on something else that makes you happy.

If you're struggling with anxiety, it's important to remember that you deserve to be happy. You can do things to accept yourself, like treating yourself to your favorite electronic device at the end of the year for all your hard work, or going out for a big meal you've always wanted to eat. You've got this!

I really hope that after treatment, the questioner will have a wonderful life! I hope they'll enjoy all the happiness that life brings to them. And I also wish you a speedy recovery! I really hope my answer can help you.

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Jasmine Leah King Jasmine Leah King A total of 9526 people have been helped

Hello! I'll give you a warm hug from afar first!

You are a person with high self-awareness! You pay special attention to your emotional feelings and actively try to improve and regulate your physical and mental discomfort and uncomfortable emotional state.

Indeed, light healing is an amazing technique that can effectively relieve discomfort and pain in that area. This method corresponds to acupuncture points in traditional Chinese medicine and has a significant effect on most people. If you have a certain degree of rejection of traditional Chinese medicine-related therapies, the effect may not be obvious even if you try it, but that's okay! This is because it is called psychological suggestion, which can only be seen and felt if you believe it.

What do you think? I'd love to know your thoughts!

The great news is that you have the power to decide whether any kind of emotional therapy is effective for you. Your feelings are the final word, so don't be afraid to embrace whatever works for you!

The great news is that the first step to making a change is acceptance. Allow yourself to experience a certain degree of anxiety because it can actually be a motivator. When you have moderate anxiety, you're more likely to make better preparations and work harder towards your goals. But excessive anxiety can really get in the way of your work and life. So, it's important to find ways to manage it.

And there's more! If you're looking for even better relief from excessive anxiety, you can also try the following methods. Just make sure they're right for you and can effectively relieve your anxiety.

1. You can try keeping an emotional diary to record your anxious feelings in words. This is a great way to help you better perceive and understand your anxiety, and explore the needs behind it. For example, you'll discover the needs for affirmation, acceptance, encouragement, support, and appreciation, as well as the fear of being rejected, denied, or disliked. When you can try to get along with your anxiety, perceive and explore the needs behind it, and try to respond and satisfy them, your inappropriate anxiety response will gradually subside.

2. Make the most of your free time by pursuing new interests and passions. Fill your life with richness and fulfillment!

3. Forget about perfection! Don't set your sights too high. Don't define or judge yourself by your results. Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses.

4. You can absolutely cultivate self-confidence and enhance your sense of self-worth by keeping a gratitude journal! Try to be aware of more of your own bright spots and strengths.

5. Reading some psychology-related books is a great way to improve your emotional awareness and expression!

6. You should definitely talk to your close family members and close friends about your emotions!

7. You can try some amazing self-relaxation exercises, such as deep breathing, meditation, yoga, or listening to some soothing music.

8. Desensitization therapy: You can conquer your fears! Try facing the object that makes you anxious or fearful. Gradually present the intensity (stimulus) from weak to strong until the stimulus no longer makes you feel anxious. You've got this!

9. Self-suggestion and reinforcement: You can imitate the ways and methods of others to deal with anxiety situations, and reward yourself promptly when you have done so. This is a great way to learn from others and build your own coping strategies!

10. Imagination: You can deliberately imagine what the worst possible outcome would be and then find the best possible coping strategies!

I really hope my sharing is helpful to you!

I'm Lily, the little ear of the Q&A Museum! The world and I love you!

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Roberta Lily Carson Roberta Lily Carson A total of 6599 people have been helped

Dear questioner,

I'm Sunshine, and I'm so grateful to have met you on the Yixinli platform!

I'm so grateful you brought up the topic of whether tapping therapy can really reduce stress and relieve negative emotions!

I have to say, this question from the original poster really got me thinking about EFT emotional therapy again. It really is simple and easy to do, and the key is to persevere, which I'm sure will be effective for you too!

I'm so grateful to the questioner for being so self-aware. It's because of this that they're now in a position to make changes.

I'd love to share my thoughts and ideas on this topic with you, in case they're helpful!

Hello!

Let's start by taking a closer look at the situation the questioner is describing and see if we can make sense of it together.

As the title suggests, EFT (also known as emotional freedom technique) is said to be able to help you relax and let go of negative emotions by tapping on acupressure points on the body and then loudly describing the events that caused the negative emotions.

I'm so happy to tell you all about EFT, or Emotional Freedom Technique/Tapping Therapy! It's a simple emotional therapy method that has been promoted by the Harvard Medical School and has been clinically proven to be effective.

And the best part is, it's simple and anyone can do it! All you have to do is tap the eight acupressure points on your body (hand blade, between the eyebrows, cheekbone, philtrum, chin, collarbone, armpit, and Baihui) and say a little mantra with a focused mind. It's a great way to release and relax from stressful events and negative emotions. Just set aside a few minutes to do it. It's so easy and beneficial for your body to do it every day for 3-5 rounds!

In medicine, this tapping technique is used to unblock the meridians through acupressure points. In psychology, it's all about communication between the conscious and subconscious minds. When we focus on what our subconscious mind is thinking, it can calm our inner selves and help us achieve a sense of peace of mind.

As a doctor, I would wholeheartedly recommend trying this if the questioner is willing to give it a try. It's simple and easy to implement, and I think you'll find it really helpful!

I have mild anxiety and a bit of a compulsive tendency, which, when combined with low self-esteem and internal conflict, can sometimes lead to depressive moods.

Sometimes, when we think back to some difficult times in our lives, like when we felt like our family wasn't getting along, or when we were teased at school, or even when we hurt someone without meaning to, it's only natural that we feel negative emotions.

It's possible that the person asking the question was brought up with a lot of expectations and rules. They care a lot about what other people think and when they feel like their opinions aren't accepted over time, they might start to feel like they're not good enough. This can cause a lot of internal conflict and use up a lot of energy. When there's not a good way to release emotions, it can lead to anxiety, OCD, or depression.

If you haven't been diagnosed with anxiety, OCD, or depression by a regular hospital, don't worry! It's totally normal for everyone to experience some anxiety or depression due to real-life pressures and other emotions.

The key is to be kind to yourself. When you feel an emotion, try to see it as a reminder of what's going on inside your mind and heart. Once you're aware of this, you can start thinking and acting in a new way.

I'm so happy to say that I've found a way to relieve my anxiety and other negative emotions!

I'd love to know if the validation really works! I'm not sure about things like traditional Chinese medicine that can't be fully explained through science, because acupuncture points are related to traditional Chinese medicine.

It's so true! The thoughts and actions of each of us are limited by our scope of perception. Before we act, it's so important to have a clear perception. Based on that, our thoughts arise, and then our actions follow. And then, we have the results, experiences, and feelings after our actions.

—— No emotional therapy is a cure-all, but the one that suits you best is the best therapy. I personally think that this emotional release therapy is simple to operate and has no financial cost. All you need is to calm down and focus on bringing "thoughts/ideas/longings" to self-awareness, knock down the blocks, relieve stress, unblock things, and alleviate negative emotions. In a sense, it diverts our attention, allows us to accept the feelings in our subconscious, and then live in harmony with them. In this way, change happens imperceptibly, that is, healing.

If you're still not convinced, that's okay! You can find a therapy that you truly connect with and that works for you. There are so many options out there, like exercise, mindfulness/meditation, singing, and more. As long as you're willing to give it a try, I'm sure you'll find the perfect fit. The most important thing is to be patient and persistent, and you'll get results!

Regarding "inferiority complex and internal conflict,"

Absolutely! The best way to start is with little things you can be sure of. Do three little things every day that you can handle, and get into the habit of recording them every night. Before you know it, you'll find that you can control many things that you can achieve. Starting with small things and accomplishing big things, you'll accomplish them independently, and before you know it, your confidence will return, and you'll be free from inferiority!

When we use our energy to take on the small and big things in our lives, we can decide and accomplish so much! And when we avoid getting caught up in negative emotions that drain our energy, we're giving ourselves the gift of positive energy!

– Regarding "negative emotions":

First of all, emotions are something that everyone is born with, and it is really valuable to recognize them. This is especially true when we have negative emotions, such as anger, rage, or depression. When we become aware of negative emotions, it is so important for us to learn to perceive the "truth" behind these emotions, which is to remind us of what kind of desires/thoughts we have within us.

It's okay to feel angry sometimes. We all have inner needs that aren't always being met, and that's okay! This awareness is a great reminder to pay attention to our inner expectations. It's also a helpful reminder to manage our emotions.

I hope this helps! I'm so happy I could answer your question. I really hope it helps you out. I'm sending you lots of love and support. I'm sending you all the positive vibes I can! I'm sending you lots of love and support. I'm sending you all the positive vibes I can!

I am a person of one heart, the sun, the world, and I love you so much! ?

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Deirdre Deirdre A total of 283 people have been helped

Percussion therapy is effective because it helps in the same way as a massage. Percussion is rhythmic and has the right amount of force.

This method helps us relax our muscles and minds. It makes sense that you feel relaxed.

Percussion therapy can relieve pressure and negative emotions. It can also help you face things that make you feel bad.

You seem to be experiencing anxiety, obsessive thoughts, and depression. These issues are troubling you. Being hurt impulsively in the past may have had a big impact on you. This requires professional psychological counseling.

Many therapies combine traditional Chinese medicine with other teachings. As psychology has developed, these therapies have changed. We can see this as an evolution in psychotherapy. Traditional Chinese medicine is profound and has scientific value. It has existed for many years, and it is important to trust it. Talk to a counselor if you have questions.

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Zechariah Jackson He who learns but does not think, is lost! He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger.

I can totally relate to your skepticism about tapping therapy. It does sound a bit unconventional, and it's understandable that you'd want more concrete evidence before giving it a try. The idea of using acupressure points for emotional release is intriguing though, and it might be worth exploring if it could offer any relief for your anxiety.

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Alphonse Davis The more diverse one's knowledge acquisition, the more they can be a source of inspiration for others.

It's important to find what works best for you when dealing with anxiety and negative emotions. Tapping therapy may not have extensive scientific backing, but some people report feeling better after trying it. If you're open to experimenting, maybe you could give it a shot and see if it has any effect on your mood or stress levels.

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Palmer Goodwin Time is a precious gift, waste it not.

Your concerns are valid; the lack of scientific proof can make one hesitant. However, many therapies, even those with less empirical support, can still provide personal benefits. Sometimes the placebo effect alone can bring about significant changes in how we feel. Perhaps tapping therapy could serve as a form of selfcare that helps you focus on your feelings and potentially ease your anxiety.

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Dylan Jackson A heart full of forgiveness is a heart full of love.

Given your background with traditional Chinese medicine, I understand why you might approach this with caution. Yet, tapping into the mindbody connection, literally and figuratively, could offer an alternative way to address your anxiety. Even if the mechanism isn't fully understood, the act of acknowledging and verbalizing your emotions while engaging in a physical activity like tapping might be therapeutic in itself.

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Dahlia Crown The future is something which everyone reaches at the rate of sixty minutes an hour, whatever he does, whoever he is.

I appreciate your critical thinking regarding therapies like this. While there's no harm in being skeptical, sometimes stepping outside of our comfort zone and trying new methods can lead to unexpected discoveries. If you decide to try tapping therapy, consider it as just one tool in your toolbox for managing anxiety and negative emotions, alongside other strategies you trust.

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