Testimonials

Loss of Loved One
”Dear Dr. Ruden,: As you know, it has been a very difficult year for me but I was particularly haunted by the image of my father right after he died in the hospital. I dreamt about the image and the mere thought of it would bring tears to my eyes.

I had mentioned this to you a few weeks ago and willingly participated in the tapping exercise. Honestly, if someone else had suggested it, I probably would have been skeptical and not tried it.

I am happy to say that the vividness of the image has faded and while I do picture the image sometimes, it is not a frequent guest of my dreams and no longer elicits a strong emotion.

It had frankly never occurred to me that I was suffering from post-traumatic syndrome. I can’t remember the purpose of my visit that day but I do remember that it has given me many nights of peace. I am glad that my trust in you allowed me to experience something new and valuable.

A dear friend of mine lost his child last week and told me he was haunted by the image of his daughter at the funeral home. I told him of my experience and there was hope that the image that this image would not taunt him. This brought some comfort to him during a very difficult time. I can’t explain the process, but I know it helped.

9/11 Anxiety / Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome -
“Dear Dr. Ruden, Thank you very much for the brilliant treatment you gave me the other day. As you know, since September 11, 2001, I suffered extreme anxiety and stress and have had difficulty sleeping (what you defined as a classic case of post-traumatic stress syndrome).

Each night I would lie awake in bed, watching airplanes fly up the Hudson River through my bedroom window. Each time that one was taking a flight path that I thought to be too low, I would jump out of bed, scurry to my living room and watch the plane continue its path, waiting to see if I needed to wake my family for a quick exit. I thought for sure that one of these planes would eventually come straight for my building. I could visualize it happening and I would live that dreadful moment over and over in my mind.

While my difficulty since 9/11 was surely not as severe as the many others who suffered greatly since that day, things just hadn’t been the same since. I never sought professional help because I felt that countless hours of therapy would be fruitless, depleting not my anxieties and stress ;but my time and wallet. When you offered to help me, I didn’t realize how much you would help, primarily because I didn’t fully understand just what an effect that dreadful day had on me. Nor did I imagine how much life was about to change.

I am still not sure I understand your treatment, or the scientific explanation behind it, but you stopped the airplanes from coming. Not only did you stop the planes from coming, but you changed my life in a very big way. I never realized how big an impact 9/11 had on my life until now. You probably saw it in my countenance that after your treatment, I felt as though a tremendous burden was lifted. After leaving your office, I went home, saw my beautiful wife and adorable daughter, spent a lovely evening in their company, went to bed at 11, and had the best night sleep since 9/10. The planes never came.

For the first time since that day, I can say that I am truly happy. I don’t know if I am being naive thinking that my family and I are now safe, but it really doesn’t matter. What matters is that I am now enjoying life again to its fullest extent, and for this I have you alone to thank.

With a debt of gratitude...“


	Death of Loved One “Dear Dr. Ruden, Last week I saw you and my main objective was to discuss some medical issue. You gently got out of me that I was depressed about the death of my mother 3 months ago and you asked me if I would like to [alleviate] the anxiety associated with her memory...Then you proceeded to do this tapping and other meshuganah things. Well, it works. I cannot believe it but I actually feel better. Its very weird. Now I want my basketcase sister to see you asap.

	Job Stress “Dear Dr. Ruden, You helped me so much on Monday. The stress of this job is just overwhelming and I am struggling with finding a way to handle it. I work 12 hours nonstop at breakneck speed - literally running with heavy camera gear from story to story and you are exactly right, the fear is that I won’t get the stories done, written, edited and on the air. I just printed out the tapping article, which I remember reading before and will practice it on myself. Thank you for calming me down... maybe I should make you a tape of that particular show because one would never know that I had been falling apart minutes before!”

	Birth Phobia “Hi Dr. Ruden. As you asked, I am writing to you after my one week trial period with my “giving birth” phobia. This is what I think...I can try really hard to think about it, and try and get back to that place, but I can’t reach it. Does that make sense? So what you likely [did] is clouded it up for me, which is good! [Because] I try and think about it and then it goes out of my head, like I am unable to concentrate on it. Good job!”


	Anxiety “Dear Dr. Ruden, Thank you again for the “tapping.” The diagnosis of breast cancer was hitting me hard. And while physically I was now fine -- I could not get my last appointment with my surgeon out of my head. All I thought about was a reoccurrence My moods varied between anxious and depressed. I had spent the weekend in bed just crying. I actually had to call into work sick the Friday before I saw you because my eyes were swollen shut from crying. When I came to see you my blood pressure was 150 over 100 -- my heart felt as though it was going to beat through my chest. When you had me visualize that doctors appointment I started crying immediately. It was amazing -- after you treated me - I could not even visualize that appointment -- I still can’t. My blood pressure returned to normal, and for the first time in a long time I feel calm. When you told me that my anxiety was gone forever, I found it hard to believe, but so far so good!! I don’t completely understand how it works but you helped me so much! Thank you for treating me.

		Grief Reduction “Dear Dr. Ruden, Since last Thursday’s visit, when you performed that astonishing grief reduction procedure for me, I have continued to feel lighter and much less intense and less sad when thinking about he death of my partner. I have noticed, however, that I have thought of him many more times during each day than I had been prior to my visit with you - what I view as an interesting compensation for the lack of sadness intensity. But again I thank you for the “bearable lightness of being.”

PTSD
”Hi Dr. Ruden, I just had to let you know that two things happened this weekend that would definitely have caused an emotional reaction to what had happened to my father that cased by PTSD- and nothing. I talked about and I didn’t get anxious or sad at all. I also heard a chainsaw which was always a trigger for me because my father was cutting a tree with a chainsaw when I thought I saw him crushed to death.

So whatever you did seemed to work!! THANK YOU!!”

Public Speaking -
A Humorous Reinforcement Ritual
When perhaps a year ago, you showed me how your tapping procedure could cure fear of public speaking, the Law of Unexpected Consequences manifested itself and I fearlessly began a late life career as a Public Speaker, addressing audiences, large and small, on a myriad of subjects, in varied venues.

But because of remembrance of things past, I was afraid the efficacy of the treatment could fade in the middle of a speech, like the battery of my cell phone in the middle of a call, and I therefore utilize a Reinforcement Ritual. Immediately before rising to my feet to speak, I tap my left hand several times with my right, then the right with the left, tap my chest on both sides near the shoulders, tap my face with both hands, roll my eyes to the ceiling, move my lips as I recite the alphabet backwards and hum Happy Birthday, in clear view of an astonished audience.

Generally, the reaction has been that I was suffering from some form of St. Vitus Dance, or I was performing a religious rite, similar to crossing oneself before attempting to kick a field goal, or was having an allergic reaction to the awful food one gets on the speaking circuit.

But obviously, the tapping treatment works, and as an added benefit, the reinforcement Ritual is the only physical exercise I get.

Nail Bitting
“Hi Dr. Ruden
Thank you. This is wonderful! It has been 30 hours since being treated by your method, and I have not bitten or picked at my nails or hands during this time. I have been a serious nail biter and picker for 45 years. I have caused my hands to bleed, and to be red and raw.

There is a difference I expereiience, different than I have felt before. Before, I would put my hands near my mouth thinking I should stop and would cause damage to myself before I stopped, and then feel badly. Now I go to put hands near my mouth and stop. A quiet, peaceful feeling now replaces the anxious, nervous feeling I’ve always experienced when I put my hands near my mouth.

This feels strange and I keep wondering how long this can continue. I will keep you informed of my progress.

Thank you again, regards and Love....

Fear of Snakes
“Dear Dr. Ruden, I wanted to thank you for your help in dealing with my snake fears. Although I still do not understand how it works, I do know that it did. The recurring dream that I have had since I was a child and was having at least twice a week for as long as I can remember I have not had since you treated me. What a pleasure it is not to wake up two or three times each week with the anxiety that there are snakes all over the room and have to check under the bed and covers before being able to go back to sleep.

I also don’t respond to photographs or seeing snakes in TV shows or movies like I did in the past. This included running from the movie theatre leaving a child behind when a snake appeared on the screen. It didn’t occur to me that I left a six-year old sitting in the theatre until I reached the lobby. I used to see the image of a snake on the TV and I had to look under the chair, behind me or under the covers or bed depending on where I was. As irrational as I knew this was, I was not comfortable again until I looked to make sure there was not a snake in the room. Now I dot have the same anxiety. I do turn away if I see a picture of a snake, but that is because it is ugly - I no longer feel the anxiety or fear that I ddid in the past. It is like it went form a 3D image to just a picture and was no longer threatening.

Thank you for helping me to get over something that has been a negative part of my life for the last 40 years. ”

Craving Disorder
“Dear Ron, As promised, two weeks have passed and have had “the delicious kind” of bread once with many times not interested in having it! So your method seems to have worked!

Am coming back for a second session and of course it is always a pleasure to see you.“

Fear of Escalators
”I approached the “F” train escalator with no anxiety and midway up - I remained calm. I even walked side-to-side for a moemnt. It seems too remarkable.

When I arrive in London and I am confronted with the excalators in [their] subway system, I am going to update you once again. I am thrilled.

As I mentioned, I did thry congitive behavior therapy but it was not effective. Thanks!”

Body Function Control
“Hi Dr. Ruden, I am very much in awe of how you were able to change so rapidly something which was causing me great distress. I have been unable to get to a bathroom without having an accident (this is at home as well) for over a year and after seeing you Wed morn I’ve now had two days with only a negligible amount of spillage. You asked me to email you on how things went today, so here’s the update:

Last night I urinated at 6:15 and 9:30, then not again until 5 AM this morning (always before I’d be up in the middle of the night running to the bathroom.) I urinated next at 7:30 AM, then again at 12:15, this time spilling a very small amount before I reached the bathroom. I just urinated again at 6:00.

This is remarkable! I told my husband yesterday that I had the feeling my main reason for working at the [magazine] was so that I could meet you. Thank you, thank you, thank you!”


	Phobia treatment “It is much better, thank you! I only found the need to use your remedy once after my physical. I am wondering if the treatment in your office cured me altogether! I am much less apprehensive when I ride the subway since my physical in May. Thanks so much!”

Acrophobia
“Dear Dr. Ruden, I still laugh at the memory of standing on the top step of an 8-foot step ladder in your office with absolutely no physical support and not feeling an ounce of fear. The acrophobia isn’t totally gone because if I see window washers on a skyscraper, my knees want to buckle. So maybe another session is in order. But thanks for the little miracle - I no longer fear going up on a step ladder.”

Stress Pain Reduction
”Regarding that voodoo shaman juju stuff you did for my back: while I still have pain issues to deal with, the “feedback loop” of pain triggering stress triggering more pain etc. is gone. One of the major benefits of this is that it allows me to focus clearly on the pain without fear, implementing remedial actions such as stretching or what little Yoga I know, to help get it under control. Whereas before, the panic response would prevent me from risking stretching out the muscles for fear something would “pop.”

Claustrophobia
”...I felt a stirring in my stomach as I approached the elevator doors and couldn’t differentiate between being frightened or just plain excited about testing the “tapping.” Upon entering the elevator, the stirring ceased and for a moment, I chatted with my husband, not even realizing I was on the “dreaded” elevator. I did, however, look up as we approached my floor and felt NOTHING!!!!!! not even a bit of discomfort. I almost felt as if something was missing from the ride (imagine!).

Today I find myself wondering if this will last, or will I need continued treatment. It seems too good and too easy!

Thank you, once again, for adjusting your very busy schedule to see me and thank you for the excellent results.

Fear of Abandonment
”...For as long as I can remember, I have been afraid of being abandoned, left alone, unwanted, no one to care for or about me. It started in childhood with parents who were physically present but because of the alcoholism, they were not emotionally available. The situation was exacerbated by having no siblings. I had no sense of security.

The thought of being abandoned conjured up images of homeless people, shopping bag ladies. This fear has caused me to make some unfortunate decisions that were not grounded in reason but rather made in the pursuit of security.

After my treatment, I can still think the same thought, imagine the scenarios; however, there is a disconnect with my feelings. I do not feel afraid. I know I can manage; I have confidence. The relief from this lifelong dread is unbelievably wonderful.

Nightmares
”Dear Dr. Ruden, I am writing to thank you for your miracle” treatment that you performed on me in June. For years, I had a terrible fear of rodents, to the point where I was experiencing horrific repetitive nightmares for years. I would wake up in a sweat, usually crying, and certainly shaken up. Finally, one day me fear of many years became a reality! I cam home to my apartment to find a little creature scurrying about! I went into immediate hysteria and ran out of the apartment. My anxiety was so severe that I could not even return home.

After 2 sessions with you and Caroline, I was able to not only return to the apartment, but was also successful with my efforts and quite proud of the fact that I was able to confront, literally, my worst nightmare!! Thank you so much for alleviating my fear. I have not had one dream since this experience. Keep up the good work and thank you again!

Fear of Falling
“Dear Dr. Ruden, On my first visit to you, you asked me if I had any traumatic experiences. I asked if you meant physical or emotional. You said, “lets start with physical.” I told you of my accident that I had in Boston. I fell down a flight of “old Victorian stairs” with metal gripers and severed half my leg. Fortunately I was able to keep my leg but not without complications. You did some procedure on me to break the anxiety and “routine of thought process.” I thought it was different but willing to try to rid myself of any grief or undue stress that I have been putting on myself. In any case, since my accident I find that I am very sensitive to others “near accidents.” An example of this is watching someone trip. or me holding on to the railing VERY tight as I go down the stairs, looking at each stair. I didn’t have much fear before my accident but the reality set in and I have been having a hard time shaking it. Two weeks later, I had another appointment with you. The day before my appointment I was in a hurry to get somewhere and as I was going down a flight of stairs, I noticed...I was running down the stairs without holding on to the railing. I stopped halfway down, thought about the procedures you did on me and how you said at the end, “you won’t be having anymore anxiety about your accident,” I laughed out loud and skipped, without holding onto the railing the rest of the way down. When I got to the bottom of the steps, I jumped off them as I were a little kid. What a relief! FREEDOM!

Fear of Heights
“Hi Dr. Ruden
Steve and I just arrived home from our trip to Alaska. One of the highlights was a scenic railway ride on
Skagway’s White Pass and Yukon route. The train clims to the 2, 865 foot summit in just 20 minutes and features steep grades of 3.9% and cliff-hanging turns of 16 degrees. My visit to you for tapping was a big success. I was able to stand in the back of the railcar, where there is just a railing, and experience the breathtaking panorama of mountains, glaciers, gorges and waterfalls. I felt great. My fear of heights didn’t even enter my mind. Steve couldn’t believe it. You truly saved my day. Thank you for all your help.


	Fear of Heights ”I left our session enthusiastic towards finally having some help for my “fear of flying”, but then I just couldn’t make sense out of the methodology. I did walk over the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday, by myself too. Before I get into that though, I wanted you to know what happened right after I left your office. I was walking down the stairs to the basement of one of the stores on 59th and Lex. About 2/3 down the the stairway, it suddenly occurred to me that I had always been a little nervous on these stairs in this store since you can see through them. I thought at that point maybe I only get nervous walking upward so I turned arround and walked backup just to see. I was perfectly OK, though. The very same stairs just didn’t do the same to me this time. It was not an intentional test. I didn’t even realize anything until I was more than halfway through. It freaked me out; I was very excited with that first glimpse of positive results. So Saturday afternoon I tried my Walking Over the Brookly Bridge. I was fine before geting onto the wooden part where you can see right through underneath. Just about 15 steps or so onto the wooden part of the bridge I felt the fear and sat down on a bench to do the Sequence you gave me. I tried a couple of times before I got it right. Then I continued to walk. As I went farther, I started rushing because I was quite frightened; by the movements of the wood, by the bikes passing by, by seeing what’s underneath (which made me feel lost and a little dizzy). I rushed to a spot by one of the huge columns of the bridge where I could sort of hide from the high-up open space. There I did my Sequence again for a couple of times, and then I continued walking again. And that was it, I didn’t have to stop again. I finished the rest feeling releaxed and normal like everyone else. I was so happy when I hit the cement part of the Manhattan side. I last stopped at the first column, I remember passing at least a second column. So I think I did at least half of what I consider the scary part without fear. Dr. Ruden, this is mind boggling to me. I can’t make any sense out of it. But I am leaving all that for you to worr about. Just please kindly let me know what works and I’ll try. Many thanks for your help.”

	Fear of Driving ”To have something you once loved to do be taken away has to be one of the most frustrating things I have ever experienced. After consecutive full-blown panic attacks while driving only on highways occured, anticipatory anxiety set in and made me never want to drive again...on the highway. Living in Manhattan offered a mixed bag since I didn’t have to rely on a highway to get me to where I needed to go, so the problem just spiraled to the point that I was beginning to get anxious as a passenger. Years went by and I was resolved to the fact, and often laughed with friends that I can’t drive on the highway, yet still loved to drive on the crazy streets of Manhattan. After realizing one day a few years ago that it was unacceptable and figuring out what the initial cause was, i found a therapist who physically went driving with me on the highway and was trying to teach me not to fear the attacks and learn how to handle them when they occurred. The old me used to be an aggressive left hand lane driver, with no fear of anything on the road, but since therapy, I found myself to be a timid driver. Even so, making great progress, I was battling my fear until one day I had a continuous full blown panic attack for 45 minutes leaving me never to call her agian. After two years, I called her again this past October to resume this slow process of not fearing my panic disorder. Progress is there, but very slowly and I never have a afeeling that I will be free from these debilitating panic attacks. On a recent annual checkup with Dr. Ruden, fate stepped in an proceeded to fill me in on this incredible discovery. Ironically enough, I had a lesson with my driving therapist right after I left the office. We proceeded as usual and after entering the NJ Turnpike filled with trucks where I would normally have low levels of anxiety, I found myself speeding in the left lane and had to move to the right just to slow down. That day, I had zero levels of anxiety and was without the usual out-of-body feeling I woulde get while driving. Four days later, I again went out with the therapist who was amazed with my recent turn of events and tried to egg me on to bring on elevated levels...there were none, just a couple one second pangs in my stomach, but nothing I couldn’t handle and nothing I feared. The next step is tackling driving alone, but with a strange sense of calml,...and I have to than you Dr. Ruden, I didnﾒt truly believe because it seemed too simple.


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