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EFT Tapping for Midlife Burnout: Is Stored Trauma Magnifying Your Menopause?

Are you currently existing in a perpetual state of overwhelm, teetering on the edge of burnout? Does the turbulent ride of perimenopause or the shift into menopause have you struggling to recognize the vibrant woman you once were?

You are not imagining this—the relentless pressure of chronic stress, combined with the accumulation of unprocessed emotional trauma, settles deep into your nervous system.

Most women encounter a traumatic event at some point, and the way it affects us is deeply personal. Emerging research is creating a clear, compassionate picture for our lived experiences, linking perimenopause and menopause with the lingering effects of trauma. This National Institutes of Health article, for example, highlights the association between perimenopausal age and greater posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression symptoms in trauma-exposed women.

Unprocessed Trauma Can Manifest Physically as:

☑️Hormone dysregulation ☑️Physical aches and chronic pain ☑️Persistent anxiety and depression ☑️Exhaustion and debilitating fatigue ☑️Brain fog and difficulty concentrating ☑️Weight gain that won't budge ☑️Intense mood swings and irritability ☑️Hot flashes and night sweats ☑️Troublesome insomnia ☑️The flare-up of autoimmune issues

Are You Searching for Relief from Your Perimenopausal or Menopausal Symptoms?

Let's be honest, life is demanding! You're might be managing the intricate dance of caring for children or aging parents, holding down a job and, most likely, navigating complex personal relationships. You are keenly aware that this constant juggling act drains your reserves.

But here is a truth bomb: The trauma you've experienced over your lifetime doesn't just disappear. It gets stored in your body, creating a hypervigilant nerous system that directly impacts your physical and mental health.

And if that wasn't enough, perhaps you've been on the exhausting merry-go-round of trying to find the right combination of medications, supplements, or hormone therapies—or perhaps you've chosen to forgo them until now, searching for a more holistic path.

I know firsthand how incredibly difficult and lonely it can be to find a healthcare provider who truly sees you and takes your symptoms seriously. It can take years!

I have been there; I AM there.

And I want you to know this, deep in your soul: You are not broken. You are simply carrying a load that needs to be gently released. I can help guide you on this path.

EFT Tapping can be the game-changer you've been searching for, helping you feel better—mentally, physically, and spiritually—by addressing the root cause: a dysregulated nervous system.

The Profound Benefits of EFT Tapping

1. Regulation of Your Hormone Health

EFT has been scientifically shown to significantly reduce cortisol, your body’s primary stress hormone. One randomized control trial demonstrated that participants experienced a 24% drop in cortisol after just one hour of Tapping.

  • The Healing Connection: Lowering chronic cortisol levels is the first and most crucial step in naturally rebalancing your other hormones, like estrogen and progesterone, helping to soothe the midlife storm.

2. Improvement of Physical Symptoms

EFT gently eases the physical toll of hormonal changes and burnout. By calming the nervous system, you may notice:

  • A notable reduction in chronic pain (studies show up to 57%)

  • Deeper, more restorative sleep

  • Lower blood pressure and heart rate

  • Improved immune function

3. Support for Your Emotional Resilience

Burnout often comes hand-in-hand with anxiety, irritability, and emotional exhaustion. Through EFT Tapping, you will learn to:

  • Calm the amygdala, the brain’s fear center, which is running the show in burnout.

  • Reduce your anxiety and depression symptoms (up to 40% and 35%, respectively).

  • Promote profound mental clarity and emotional stability, allowing you to respond rather than react.

Ready to Feel Better and Take Back Your Life? Let's Work Together!

My practice is fundamentally trauma-informed, meaning we always prioritize your comfort. Clinical EFT is specifically designed to avoid re-traumatization through the use of the EFT Gentle Techniques. These techniques empower you to process painful memories and emotions without being overwhelmed, often leading to rapid and profound emotional relief.

Janet Cooper Haas, Certified Clinical EFT Practitioner

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  • Dec 1, 2025

EFT Tapping for Midlife Burnout: Is Stored Trauma Magnifying Your Menopause?

This isn't just "hormones"—it's often the impact of unprocessed emotional trauma stored in your body, creating a hypervigilant nervous system.