Why do I Feel Thirsty After EFT Tapping? Is it Necessary to Drink Water with Tapping?

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You may have experienced a sudden urge to drink a lot of water after you finish Tapping on an intense issue. This is supposed to be the body’s way of flushing out toxins released as a result of tapping. Water acts as a conduit to flush out the toxins. It is also believed that energies flow more easily in a well-hydrated body.

There has been some controversy around whether drinking water is necessary for the effectiveness of EFT. Some EFT experts strongly recommend drinking up a glass of water before you even set out to do EFT. From what I remember reading, Gary Craig, the creator of EFT had lambasted this requirement saying that the effectiveness of EFT does not depend on hydration. I cannot point you to the article where Gary said this because a link to it no longer exists.

That said, dehydration is identified as one of the factors that can cause Psychological Reversal, which in turn hampers the effectiveness of EFT Tapping. Psychological Reversal (PR), simply put, is a state of mind where you don’t want to let go of a problem for any reason. By tapping on the Karate Chop at the beginning, we aim to cancel out PR.

My view is to take the middle path. Don’t be too stringent about it. It is common to feel thirsty as you get tapping. It is also said that by the time you realize you are thirsty, you are already dehydrated. So we should be drinking enough water throughout the day to keep our bodies hydrated.

It helps to keep a glass of water beside you before you sit down for your tapping. Using plain water instead of sodas or other drinks is a healthier option.

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