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3. High Level of Stress - Using a buddy
If your Level of Stress about a problem is high, such as a 9 or 10, you would likely benefit from using a buddy to assist you. Your buddy can simply make sure that you are sticking within the guidelines, i.e. making sure you stay on topic with future-oriented scenarios as you stay in the presence of the stressor, and re-measure when appropriate. Your buddy should not be an "advice-giver" because getting into discussions about what you "should do" will only slow down the process and will soon become frustrating.
As tempting as it may be, your buddy should keep their thoughts to themselves because they will most likely discover that you will come up with a similar or better idea yourself within a few sets of tapping. It is far more empowering for a person to find solutions from within themselves. I recommend that your buddy familiarize themselves fully with the Help Topics before you start.
If your Level of Stress rating is extreme, i.e. "off the scale", or if anyone is at risk of harm, use this program only with the help of a therapist or another competent professional. When your distress is that high you will find additional strength in the added support of a professional.
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