Lauxa,
That's an interesting finding!
And congrats on figuring out something that works for you!
I wonder how many variations on EFT there are out there and how many are effective.
I've actually heard of another variation that seems to work well for people and that method is basically "visual" or "imaginary" tapping. Basically, you tap just like you would normally, but just do it in your head, and imagine yourself doing the tapping and how it would feel.
Some people seem to think it works.
Here's a quick link to someone who is keeping track of their journey using EFT: (You might find it useful.)
EFT Pdj - The Community for Excellence Forum