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We Tried To Cure Her Depression (In 5 Days) — Whalespan

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We Tried To Cure Her Depression (In 5 Days)

Bryan Johnson25m · 2025-03-18

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✓Well SupportedThe SAINT protocol, a specialized form of TMS, is a non-invasive treatment for depression with a reported 79% success rate.✓Well SupportedThe SAINT protocol uses magnetic stimulation to activate brain regions associated with depression, requiring an initial MRI to pinpoint the target area.◐Partially SupportedThe Saint protocol involves stimulating a dormant and dysregulated area into regulation.◐Partially SupportedThe Saint protocol involves approximately 35 sessions of therapy over four days.Partially Supported

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The SAINT protocol for depression costs approximately $30,000 out-of-pocket and is difficult to get insurance coverage for.

◐Partially SupportedOnly 35% of depressed individuals seek treatment, often due to not viewing it as serious or feeling ashamed.

◐Partially SupportedThe Saint protocol for TMS therapy involves an intense 5-day sprint with hourly 10-minute TMS sessions followed by 50-minute breaks.

◐Partially SupportedMedications are often chosen for depression treatment over TMS due to cost, ease, and accessibility, not necessarily superior efficacy.

◐Partially SupportedTMS therapy administered via the Saint protocol is a non-invasive treatment with almost no side effects.

◐Partially SupportedFeeling the weight of mood dips into depression and recognizing the difference from baseline can be helpful.

◐Partially SupportedTMS may be a good first-line treatment for depression if accessible.

◐Partially SupportedColonel Flow uses an algorithm to predict whether a patient will respond to TMS treatment for depression.

◐Partially SupportedMoving through the denial phase of depression faster leads to faster recovery.

◐Partially SupportedThe speaker's HIV levels remained steady throughout the treatment period.