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The Depression Algorithm

1. The document describes an algorithm for treating depression using tapping techniques on various parts of the body while performing eye movements and exercises. It involves rating one's depression on a scale from 1-10, then tapping spots on the hand, collarbone, and under the eyes while moving the eyes in different directions. 2. If depression is not reduced by at least 2 points, an alternate technique called Psychological Reversal is used, tapping different body spots while moving the eyes. 3. If neither technique significantly reduces depression, a "mini" Psychological Reversal is attempted by tapping spots on the hands. The document stresses seeking professional help if depression is still not reduced.

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The Depression Algorithm

1. The document describes an algorithm for treating depression using tapping techniques on various parts of the body while performing eye movements and exercises. It involves rating one's depression on a scale from 1-10, then tapping spots on the hand, collarbone, and under the eyes while moving the eyes in different directions. 2. If depression is not reduced by at least 2 points, an alternate technique called Psychological Reversal is used, tapping different body spots while moving the eyes. 3. If neither technique significantly reduces depression, a "mini" Psychological Reversal is attempted by tapping spots on the hands. The document stresses seeking professional help if depression is still not reduced.

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The Depression Algorithm

1. Rate the severity of your depression at this moment, on a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being the most
severe). If you can get the depression down to 1, it is quite possible it will stay that way. (The
scale is known as the Subjective Units of Distress or SUD scale).
2. Locate the gamut spot on the back of the hand, about an inch below the raised knuckles of the
ring finger and little finger when making a fist. Tap this gamut spot thirty times, using two
fingers on the opposite hand.
3. Now, locate your collarbone, down the throat to the bone, then down another inch and one
inch to the right and tap 5 times.
4. Re-access your feelings on the SUD scale again. If the decrease this time is 2 or more points
go to the "Gamut" treatments below. If however there is no significant decrease proceed to the
PR (Psychological Reversal) Algorithm below.

Nine Gamut Treatments


Locate the gamut spot on the top back of the hand by making a fist with the non-dominant hand.
Place the index finger of the dominant hand in the valley between the little finger and ring finger
knuckles. Move the index finger about one inch back towards the wrist. This is the "gamut"
point. IMPORTANT. Tap the gamut spot five times before you begin then at least 5 times as you
perform each of the following:
1. Tap with your eyes open;
2. Tap with your eyes closed;
3. Tap with your eyes open and pointed down and to the left;
4. Tap with your eyes open and down and to the right;
5. Tap and whirl your eyes around in a circle in one direction;
6. Tap and whirl you eyes around in a circle in the OPPOSITE direction. Continue tapping but
rest your eyes for a moment.
7. Tap as you hum a few notes of a song you know;
8. Tap and count aloud from 1 to 5;

9. Tap and hum a few notes of your tune again.


10. Tap 5 times on the collarbone again;
Repeat steps 2 and 3 of the original algorithm above. End the session with a "floor to ceiling eye
roll". Keeping your head held level, look down, then slowly and steadily raise your eyes all the
way up. The gamut spot must be tapped during the moving of the eyes. You should experience no
depression at the conclusion.

Psychological Reversal (PR)


1. Locate the spot on the outside edge of either hand about midway between the wrist and the
base of the little finger (About the middle of the karate chop area) and tap 5 times against the
first knuckle of the opposite hand. Then:
2. tap 5 times under the eyeball again;
3. Tap 5 times under the armpit again;
4. Tap 5 times on the collarbone again;
5. Tap 5 times on the little finger spot;
6. Tap 5 times on the index finger spot;
7. Now, Tap 5 times, with two fingers, at the beginning of your eyebrow, strong enough to put a
little energy in your system.
8. Now, locate you collarbone, down the throat to the bone, then down another inch and one inch
to the right and tap 5 times.
9. Re-access your feelings on the SUD scale again. If the decrease this time is 2 or more points
go the the "Gamut" treatments above. If however there is no significant decrease proceed to the
"mini" PR (Psychological Reversal) below.

The mini PR (Psychological Reversal)


1. Locate the spot on the outside edge of either hand about midway between the wrist and the
base of the little finger (About the middle of the karate chop area) and tap 5 times.
2. Tap about 15 times with two fingers the same spot on the opposite hand

3. Re-access your feelings again using the SUD scale. If your SUD has declined to 1 end the
session with a "floor to ceiling eye roll". Keeping your head held level, look down, then slowly
and steadily raise your eyes all the way up. The gamut spot must be tapped during the moving of
the eyes. You should experience no depression at the conclusion.
4. If the decrease is not down to 1 stop the process, relax, seek professional help.

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