Do free EFT tapping scripts work?- My Honest Opinion

I know many of you think EFT tapping scripts are like some magic goldmine that’ll instantly bring you money, success, love, basically all the good stuff.

Honestly, I used to believe that too. But to both your disappointment and mine, that’s just not how it worked out.

I still remember when I first discovered EFT. I was struggling with dermatitis and I couldn’t wait to do a few rounds of tapping to finally be rid of it forever.

Did it work?

Well… maybe for a few days. And then the dermatitis was right back, like an unwanted guest who didn’t get the hint.

But I didn’t stop there. I thought, maybe it’ll work for money and success instead. So I dove into tapping scripts, trying to manifest financial growth and career wins. And to my complete disappointment, nothing changed.

Nothing.

It was almost comical. Some of these EFT professionals claim that their scripts can cure you overnight. LOL, I actually want to laugh out loud writing this, because there’s so much more to EFT than just repeating generic phrases.

Thanks to Gary Craig (the brilliant founder of EFT), I eventually learned what was missing.

Why tapping scripts alone rarely work?

Scripts sound lovely, I mean all you got to do is read a few lines, tap, and magically fix your life. But the truth? Scripts guarantee nothing.

And here’s why:

1. When you have an underlying emotion or trauma blocking your success, no amount of generic tapping will clear it.

Imagine tapping on “I am now a millionaire!” while deep down, your nervous system is still wired to an old event that tells you you’re unworthy or it’s unsafe to be visible. That script is like painting over mold, it looks nice for a bit, but nothing truly changes.

Of course, if you tap on these scripts for ten years straight, maybe you’d eventually hit on enough buried memories that things start shifting. But who wants to wait that long?

2. Real results come from getting specific.

If you want faster, life-changing results, you have to identify the events that created those limiting beliefs or painful emotions in the first place.

EFT is meant to work on emotions tied to a particular event. Dissolve the charge around that memory, and the block weakens dramatically.

Every single time.

How do I know?

Because I’ve done it myself.

I’ve healed countless painful memories, some were downright traumatic. A few years ago, I was terrified to even talk to people, let alone own a blog where I’d share my personal stories and healing journey.

Now? I’m living proof that clearing old wounds creates space for real growth. I’m on my path, helping others do the same as I don’t want anyone’s past to dictate their future. That’s why working through events that limit your joy or success is absolutely essential if you want EFT to work.

I hope this post helps you look at EFT differently.

It’s not about scripts or forcing results. It’s about gently untangling the experiences that shaped you, so you can finally move forward freely.

If you want someone to help you with healing then do check out my page where I offer EFT therapy as a service. If you have any more questions on EFT scripts then leave your thoughts below!