Anyone try ketamine infusions for depression? It's worked wonders for

Mental Health
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Anyone try ketamine infusions for depression? It's worked wonders for me.

There's also ongoing research into using it to help addictions.

Edit: This post was apparently flagged. I understand that the discussion of a medication that is often abused is sensitive, but this post is about a legitimate mental health treatment.

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I have been considering it.

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It was so worth it. Brought me out of a year long depressive episode, and has helped keep me going. Best thing I ever did for myself, after getting sober.

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How many infusions before you felt better? Was it expensive

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I started to feel better after the first one! It starts with an initial 6 infusions, every other day, and then after that it's booster infusions as needed. I have gone as long as every 3 months, and as short as 4 weeks...COVID time required more frequent boosters, but I'm increasing the time between them now.

It's not cheap; $495 for each infusion, and although some insurance companies cover it, mine doesn't. It is totally worth it to me.

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That's awesome that it has worked so well for you. Yeah I don't have insurance. I think I'm gonna save up for it though. Thanks for sharing your experience. I was hoping to actually hear from someone who really had the infusions. I tend to be leary of online reviews lol

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If you have any other questions about it, feel free to ask!

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#8

Ok cool, thanks. I'll probably randomly think of questions later lol

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#9

I am so glad for this post I may have to ask someone about it. Do you go to a doctor? If you can please send more info

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It was recommended by my psychiatrist. The clinic I go to prefers, but does not require, patients to be seeing a psychiatrist.

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#11

Thank you

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#12

Wow!! TY for sharing your experience. That’s so amazing that you noticed a difference so quickly. I feel like the length of time and effort required to be able to tell if most depression/mental health medications & therapies are going to help is such a deterrent. It’s difficult to push myself when I’m not seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. It does seem like it could be a game changer.

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You're so right about antidepressants! And the effectiveness of SSRIs is somewhere like 25-35%, whereas studies have shown ketamine infusions to be 75% effective or more!

Not everyone sees an effect immediately, but most people do during the initial 6 infusions.

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