Do EFT and NLP really work?

I have only a superficial knowledge of EFT and almost no knowledge in NLP. Both these techniques promise a lot of things, but there are sceptics. I looked up the wikipedia for both these and found some unflattering references. Does anyone here share these critical views?

I have seen several positive reviews from people regarding both these things from people who had had direct experiences.
Sometimes there may be a little exaggeration but they definitely seem capable enough in improving ones quality of life.
Dont read too much into the Wiki thing

EFT CAN work like a charm. it can do even more than is often claimed for it. but only by people who are willing to make a minimum investment of time and effort to actually learn it. it is a paradigm breakthrough, almost indistinguishable from all the smoke and bullshit out there, except for the results. the paradigm stretch can make one swear that they understand when they are actually missing the whole point. this is what happened with me.

it should be approached with seriousness and several basic instructions should be heeded rigorously. i discovered EFT almost 10 years ago and thought it was silly, just because i didn't know how to structure my exploration and i ignored several subtle but critical instructions. i didn't rediscover EFT until 8 years later, when i used it to clear the traumatic memory of witnessing the accidental death by asphyxiation when i was 3. 200 hours of therapy did shit for me. 45 minutes of EFT and two 15 minute followups have completely cleared that trauma from my body and my life.

1. address specific incidents.
2. be thorough tap on each aspect of each incident until all of the "aspects" of an issue are addressed and the charge neutralized.
3. break through the "i don't feel like tapping" blockade." it is a weird and inconsequential looking process that can rapidly and profoundly transform your life.

p.s. nlp insights into the way the mind works. it is well worth serious study, too. with EFT and NLP skill, i collapsed a level 10 panic attack in a complete stranger (on a 1-10 intensity scale) in 2 minutes. she did 2 rounds of the EFT shortcut protocol and all of her deep distress evaporated. her boyfriend brought her to see me at my chuch because he thought she was possessed by a demon because she was so distraught. i am a lay minister, and certified EFT practitioner (EFT-ADV and EFT Cert-I designations). i know A LOT about EFT and there is no hype in it at all. it is a breakthrough. pure and simple. you will be onto it. or you will be late in the game. do you have an iPod yet?

bd23

Yes, EFT works totally & it´s very quick and Easy to use.
Currently I use it all the time when I feel bad about something to change the Feeling, or when I
find one the Belief.
maxdog

Well I think they are all working well if you belief.