Welcome to the Anti-Depression Work Tape. This video tape was produced to help you make a difference in your life, and to let you know of others who have suffered from the pain of depression and recovered. This tape was produced with the help of people just like yourself... people who are suffering from depression and by caring Psychologists specializing in depressive disorders. This is the first anti-depression video work tape that we are aware of intended to help you actually work through your depression. The methods include mental exercises, a meditation session and a physical warm up routine. All of which you can start using today, and every day!

Why a Video Tape? As you will see the character in our story was unable to read and comprehend new ideas when in the depth of her depression. We suspect some of you may have had the same experience. Our character also felt she would find comfort in some thing she could turn to between therapy sessions. What could be simpler than a video?

Millions of Americans suffer from depression. Depression can be short term, sporadic or ft can last for years. Not all who suffer from depression are aware of their disorder. Even for those of you who already know you are battling the effects of Clinical depression, this introduction is an important part of your recovery.

Our own Initial trials with this tape have shown remarkable results. Our hope is that your results will be remarkable too. We feel your recovery will happen once you are able to practice all of the methods of coping in this tape. Every step you make toward this goal will make you feel better.

Regardless of how we feel about depressive disorders, this tape should not be used in place of a Psychologist or Psychiatrist’s advice. They may suggest an anti-depression medication tailored toward your individual needs. Given time... the appropriate medication will help you feel more in control of your life and help facilitate implementation of some of the mental exercises on this tape.

Major Depression or as it is often referred to as Clinical depression can have many symptoms. These symptoms may vary in quantity and severity from person to person. Symptoms can include... Persistent sad, anxious, or empty moods. Feelings of hopelessness, pessimism. Feelings of helplessness, guilt or worthlessness, Loss of appetite or over eating and weight gain. Loss of interest in sex or hobbies or other activities that you once enjoyed... .Thoughts of death or suicide... Difficulty concentrating, remembering, and making decisions. Other symptoms may include over sleeping or insomnia. Decreased energy, fatigue, restlessness, irritability. Persistent physical symptoms that do not respond to treatment, such as chronic pain, headaches and digestive disorders.

Another type of depressive disorder is manic-depressive illness. This illness is not as prevalent as Clinical Depression. A manic depressive can experience any or all of the symptoms of Clinical Depression when in a depressed cycle. When in a manic cycle one can experience additional symptoms which can include... disconnected and racing thoughts... Inappropriate elation... Inappropriate irritability... Severe insomnia... Grandiose notions... Increased talking... Increased sexual desire... Increased energy... Inappropriate social behavior. This tape is not appropriate for the Manic Depressive. Manic Depression must be treated with the appropriate medication. Manic Depressive disorders are treated differently than Clinical Depression. This is another reason why consultations with a Psychiatrist is so essential. In most cases the symptoms of manic depressive disorders are relieved with medication alone.

Clinical Depression is often treated with medication... and counseling. Some Therapists have been experiencing added success in some cases prescribing diet changes, vitamin supplements, minerals and herb's. A partial list of these would include vitamin supplements such as vitamin B complex, Niacin or if you can't take Niacin... Niacinamide. Other nutrients include Gerovital H-3 also known as GH-3. L-Tyrosine which is an amino acid is also believed to reduce stress. St. John’s Wart has been very popular overseas for years and is gaining popularity in the states now. Even though these supplements are available over the counter and from the health food stores consult with your Doctor before trying any self medications.

Choline or Lecithin are also used for depression but are not recommended for manic depressives... this is another instance of the need for professional diagnoses of your symptoms. Depression can also be induced by medical factors Improper blood/sugar levels are an example. Heredity factors can also play a part in depressive disorders. This video is not a substitute for your Doctors advice, counseling or medications.

Another form of depression researchers refer to as Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD. If you notice your feelings of depression are tied to the winter months of decreased sunlight and lack of out-door activities, you may be suffering from SAD! The symptoms may be... a craving for carbohydrates... that includes sugars and starchy foods.... Other symptoms include over sleeping... over eating... fatigue... social withdrawal and decreased sexual desires.

This type of depression is often relieved in part by turning on proper lighting and dressing warmer. Sitting in front of a special florescent light for a short period of time each day often helps improve the symptoms. Florescent light is the closest in color temperature to sunlight that is... if you specify a daylight temperature bulb. Some manufacturers measure the color temperature in Kalvins and daylight color temperature is about 5200 to 5500 Kalvin.

Sitting in front of a light may sound a bit silly... but a little silliness now in your life right now couldn't hurt. Come on... work with us here. This is a work tape! This step won't do you any harm even if your suffering from Clinical Depression and not from SAD, just don't sit too close to the light. Brighten up your room and your life.

Now as for Clinical Depression, you may wonder how this anti-depression work tape was created. One of our producers, let's call her Jennifer, was suffering with her second bout of depression. The first one lasted about a year. This time the depression had robbed her of almost three years.