its not the conditioning I found revolutionary; perhaps I was too vague. What I was most excited about was the theory of unconsciously turning away from the decision making process as being the cause of depression. And I did say I loved the simplicity of the method--maybe it would be better to say I love that there's nothing to lose, and it looks manageable--no hour of meditation, no problem analysis, no extended pen-to-paper time, no expectation that everything will change if only i could...fill in the blank. Everyone knows the symptoms. It is generally accepted that taking back control in one's own life is on the right track, and in line with that, people have advocated for taking steps such as doing just one thing for yourself that you find enjoyable each day. Mindfulness is also proven helpful, and i have found in my own experience that the two are connected.

What I found different in Vital's explanation was that the power to take back control was not coupled with any blame, direct or indirect. None of it said "it's kind of your fault that you're in this hole--and since it's kind of your fault, it is kind of your responsibility to get your butt out of it..." Vital linked it instead to the biological ''fight, flight, or freeze" stress response. And it makes some things make sense in the context of depression that didn't seem to fit before. And what i found different in the method is just how well it fit the need for instantaneous gratification. I played the game for about twenty minutes last night and in that small window of time i saw difference between doing something and deciding to do it. Being that I have some "Type A" tendencies, i found that important.

As for some psych problems being deeper, i dont argue anything at all against that. In my experience, that sentiment makes a lot of sense to me also.

Sorry if i was confusing or vague.

Thanks for keeping the responses coming
And Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!!!