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Resolving Depression Without Medication
One person's experience using cold plunge as primary intervention for depressionāthe protocol, the timeline, the results.
Key Insights
Daily 3-minute cold plunge at 50Ā°F for 8 weeks
Symptom improvement within 2 weeks, sustained benefits at 8 weeks
Combined with therapy, sleep hygiene, nutrition
Not advocating medication cessationādescribing alternative pathway
"The body adapts to what you consistently demand of itācontrolled stress builds resilience when applied deliberately."
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