Tapping Script to Address the Pattern of Hyper-Vigilance and Fear of Relaxation

Setup Statement for Each Round

Begin by tapping on the Karate Chop Point (side of the hand) and say the following setup statement three times for each round:
“Even though I feel anxious in my house and scared of being calm, I deeply and completely love and accept myself.”

Round 1: Acknowledging the Anxiety and Hyper-Vigilance

Tap through the points (top of the head, eyebrow, side of the eye, under the eye, under the nose, chin, collarbone, under the arm, and back to the top of the head).

Top of Head: This anxiety feels so overwhelming in my house.
Eyebrow: I feel unsafe, even though there’s no danger.
Side of Eye: My body is on high alert, scanning for threats.
Under Eye: It’s like my home isn’t safe, even though it is.
Under Nose: I’ve been trained to stay vigilant, and it’s exhausting.
Chin: I feel trapped in this cycle of anxiety and fear.
Collarbone: My body doesn’t know how to relax in this space.
Under Arm: I honor my anxiety because it’s trying to protect me.
Top of Head: But I know there’s no real danger here.

Round 2: Validating the Fear of Calmness

Continue tapping through the same points.

Top of Head: When I feel calm, it scares me.
Eyebrow: Calmness feels strange and unsafe to me.
Side of Eye: I’ve learned to associate safety with being alert.
Under Eye: If I relax, I feel like I might be caught off guard.
Under Nose: I’m afraid something bad will happen if I let my guard down.
Chin: My nervous system doesn’t trust calmness yet.
Collarbone: But I’m open to the possibility that calmness can be safe.
Under Arm: I am willing to feel a little safer in my calm moments.
Top of Head: I honor my body’s need for safety and protection.

Round 3: Releasing the Need for Hyper-Vigilance

Tap through the points as before.

Top of Head: I don’t need to be on high alert to be safe.
Eyebrow: My body is still acting like there’s a danger when there isn’t.
Side of Eye: I release the belief that calmness is unsafe.
Under Eye: I release the fear that I’ll be caught off guard.
Under Nose: I am safe in my home, even when I relax.
Chin: It’s okay to let my guard down.
Collarbone: I give myself permission to feel calm and at ease.
Under Arm: I trust that I can handle any situation that arises.
Top of Head: It is safe to be calm in my house.

Round 4: Anchoring Safety and Comfort in the Home

Continue tapping through the points.

Top of Head: I am creating safety in my home.
Eyebrow: My house is my sanctuary, my safe space.
Side of Eye: I choose to feel comfortable and at peace here.
Under Eye: It’s safe to relax and let go of the anxiety.
Under Nose: I deserve to feel calm and secure in my home.
Chin: My home is a place where I can be myself.
Collarbone: I allow peace and comfort to fill my space.
Under Arm: I am safe, calm, and grounded in my home.
Top of Head: I choose safety and calmness in my life and home.

Round 5: Embracing Calmness as Safety

Tap through the points for a final round.

Top of Head: I am safe, even when I feel calm.
Eyebrow: I no longer need anxiety to protect me.
Side of Eye: I release the fear of being calm and peaceful.
Under Eye: Calmness feels safe, familiar, and natural to me now.
Under Nose: I trust my ability to relax without fear.
Chin: I welcome calmness into my body and my home.
Collarbone: I deserve to feel safe, peaceful, and at ease.
Under Arm: It feels good to be calm and safe in my house.
Top of Head: I embrace calmness and trust that I am safe.

Closing Affirmation:

After the final round, place your hands over your heart, take a deep breath, and say:
“I am safe in my home. I am safe in my body. It is safe to feel calm and peaceful.”

Repeat this script daily or as needed to retrain your nervous system and gradually shift your response.