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How Long Does it take EFT tapping to Work?

This is one of the most common questions I get and honestly, it’s also one of the hardest to answer with a straight number.

Because the truth is: it completely depends on what you’re trying to achieve with EFT(emotional freedom technique) and how open your body and mind are to healing in that moment.

EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) is a pretty effective tool and once you heal a certain emotion there is a very rare chance of it coming back the same way. Ofcourse if there are other events holding the emotion then it can take different forms and be back but some emotion you worked on, you do not have to work on it again.

There’s so much depth to this work though, because as humans we process an event differently and can store various emotions in varying depths.

And sometimes, even though the method is powerful, healing can be delayed, not because EFT isn’t working, but because the person receiving it is still holding onto emotions, sometimes subconsciously. There might be resistance, fear of change, or just emotional overwhelm.

so, how long does it take EFT to work?

If I’m being honest?

Yes, EFT starts working from your very first session.

Most people notice a visible shift in their mindset, emotional response, or energy right away. I haven’t personally met a single person who walked away from a session feeling worse.

That said, let me be real with you. There are rare cases where a person might feel heavier after a session. But this isn’t a bad thing. It usually means that another layer or memory was triggered while working on one event. And that’s okay. It doesn’t mean EFT didn’t work, it just means there’s more to heal. This happens to me too.

What Should You Do If More Emotions Come Up After a Session?

I always tell my clients: If something else comes up later, give yourself time and space to tap on it whenever you can.

Sometimes that means sitting with the emotions for 30–60 minutes. Just tapping through what surfaces. And once you feel like you’ve calmed down or your body feels more relaxed, you can stop. That’s the beauty of EFT. You’re not rushing. You’re just allowing your system to process.

Now in some trauma cases, if I feel someone is really in distress, I do go beyond the scheduled session time. It’s not the norm, but I make that call when I feel it’s needed.

Do You Feel Sleepy After EFT?

A question I get a lot:

“Will I feel sleepy after EFT?”

And the answer is: not really. Not in the usual sense.

Most people feel more relaxed rather than sleepy. Personally, I’ve never fallen asleep after a session or heard any client do this unless they hadn’t slept properly the night before. But yes, EFT does leave you in a cozy, calm, and grounded state. So if you want to rest, it’s a great time for it. If you need to go back to work, you’ll still feel emotionally lighter and more at ease.

So… How Long Does It Really Take EFT to Work?

From session one, you’ll notice small but powerful shifts like feeling calmer, less reactive, more patient, or just generally lighter emotionally. These might seem like little things, but they’re actually the foundation of big emotional transformation.

There are some people who have seen massive changes within a session and it depends on how chronic your issue is! So do give EFT a try!

If you’re in a dark place like deep depression, grief, burnout, those small shifts may not last long at first. Why? Because new problems or sadness can rush in and fill the space you just cleared.

But don’t lose hope, I never did in my 6 year long healing process and now I enjoy every day and the days I feel down I can do a quick EFT and I feell all good in an hour. This is a tool you will learn for life.

With each session, you’re peeling back another layer. You’re breaking old cycles and this takes time. You’re rewiring how your body stores pain and how your brain reacts to it.

You’re never going backward with EFT. You’re getting closer to peace, closer to freedom, closer to yourself.

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