About Tapping
Key Highlights
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Non-invasive and drug-free therapeutic technique.Can be self-administered after training for ongoing emotional management.Often provides rapid relief for specific anxieties and traumatic memories.Integrates cognitive and somatic (body-focused) approaches for holistic healing.Generally has no significant side effects when performed correctly.
Who is this surgery for?
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), panic attacks, and specific phobias.
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and trauma-related symptoms.
- Chronic stress, burnout, and performance anxiety (e.g., public speaking).
- Management of chronic pain conditions and psychosomatic symptoms.
- Cravings and emotional issues related to weight management or addiction.
How to prepare
- Initial psychological assessment to identify target issues and suitability.
- Discussion of the technique's principles and what to expect during the session.
- Identifying the specific problem, memory, or emotion to focus on.
- Creating a concise "setup statement" that acknowledges the problem and self-acceptance.
- Ensuring a private, comfortable, and quiet environment for the session.
Risks & possible complications
- Temporary increase in emotional discomfort or vivid recall of traumatic memories.
- Potential for inadequate resolution if not guided properly for complex trauma.
- Not a standalone treatment for severe psychiatric conditions like psychosis.
- Risk of misattribution if physical symptoms have an undiagnosed medical cause.
- Minor physical discomfort from repetitive tapping is rare but possible.
Recovery & hospital stay
- No physical recovery time is needed; normal activities can be resumed immediately.
- Emotional processing may continue for hours or days after a session.
- Psychologist may assign "homework" involving self-tapping on identified issues.
- Follow-up sessions are scheduled to assess progress and address new layers of the issue.
- Integration of insights and new emotional responses into daily life is encouraged.
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Typical hospital stay: 0 days (outpatient procedure)
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Expected recovery time: 0 days (immediate resumption of activities)
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering tapping in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in Turkey with psychology departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform tapping. MediFyr helps you compare psychologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for tapping compare across other countries where we have data.
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