Tapping away fear: simple technique may ease Post-Meal anxiety in eating disorders

This small pilot study tested whether a technique called bilateral stimulation (side-to-side tapping) could help people with eating disorders feel less anxious after eating foods they normally avoid. Eight adults in outpatient treatment either received standard care alone or standard care plus tapping after meals. The tapping group reported feeling less anxious and depressed right after the tapping sessions. The study was very small and needs more research to confirm the results.