Mental Health Ketamine therapy

[Oxyonthemind87]

Hi all,

I have struggled with MDD/GAD/SAD since I was 15 and have been on 12+ psychiatric meds, benzos etc. I’m starting to believe I have a treatment resistant form of depression.
I am going to start a Ketamine therapy program where you micro dose wafers sublingual under tongue and it’s supposed to kind of be a breakthrough treatment... all telemedicine. So ketamine literally shipped to me... anyone else experience or think about this as an alternative to traditional SSRI’s?

 

[Zephyn]

Interesting.. does insurance cover the wafers? I know some companies were starting to make some headway with getting it covered by insurance last I checked maybe a year ago

 

[Oxyonthemind87]

No insurance doesn’t yet because this isn’t the Spavato spray which is a different ketamine molecule. It’s 6 sessions over 2 weeks, with a guide and all that stuff for about 1,100. 150
A treatment. Worth it to me at this point. But FDA approved med that’s made at an old school compounding pharmacy through a pharma company. Myketaminehome.com

 

[Sky God]

My doctor will not even let me try because i'm a known addict. Really sucks because i am depressed and alone and i'm using dope partially because antidepressants only work for a couple months then just stop working and i can only tolerate a couple.
I really hope it works, i have heard really positive results from a few people.
I wish i wasn't treated differently because i'm an addict.

 

[Zephyn]

No insurance doesn’t yet because this isn’t the Spavato spray which is a different ketamine molecule. It’s 6 sessions over 2 weeks, with a guide and all that stuff for about 1,100. 150
A treatment. Worth it to me at this point. But FDA approved med that’s made at an old school compounding pharmacy through a pharma company. Myketaminehome.com

Cool! Still uber expensive compared to just dosing yourself with black market stuff like I do, but probably a bit more sustainable. Plus, its hard not to binge when I've got it, so I'm not sure how that fits into it, though I do use it for its therapeutic benefits. I know last I checked there was one clinic taking medicaid for iv infusions as well as being an in network provider for bc/bs. Still waiting on the day I can afford to have access to this under a doctors care.

 

[AlphaMethylPhenyl]

It presents a novel pathway, probably the biggest change in psychiatry for decades

 

[Oxyonthemind87]

My doctor will not even let me try because i'm a known addict. Really sucks because i am depressed and alone and i'm using dope partially because antidepressants only work for a couple months then just stop working and i can only tolerate a couple.
I really hope it works, i have heard really positive results from a few people.
I wish i wasn't treated differently because i'm an addict.

That’s unfair to you bc it also can help with overcoming addiction. There are many new telehealth options now and I’m doing this at home through a guide. I myself am on suboxone, and Valium but that’s not an issue in doing this ketamine treatment as it’s micro-doses and controlled not like you get a baggie off the street. I’m in California which is one of the states it’s offered for at home treatment. They literally send you your dosage via mail and you have your session. Check it out Myketamine.com. Don’t know what state or country you are in. Def needs to be made more available for those with ssri resistance. After trying 14 different meds over 16 years I’m ready for something different, and best part is I don’t need to get off my meds to do this as it works on different receptors in the brain. We shall see!

 

[Oxyonthemind87]

Cool! Still uber expensive compared to just dosing yourself with black market stuff like I do, but probably a bit more sustainable. Plus, its hard not to binge when I've got it, so I'm not sure how that fits into it, though I do use it for its therapeutic benefits. I know last I checked there was one clinic taking medicaid for iv infusions as well as being an in network provider for bc/bs. Still waiting on the day I can afford to have access to this under a doctors care.

No it’s very reasonable and the point being this isn’t black market fucking guessing and hoping you get actual K. It’s sublingual wafers sent to you before each guided session at home. You lie on your couch with eye covers and listen to a pre-made Spotify list and treatments are (6 in 3 weeks) 1150 USD, less then I spend on pain pills weekly and antidepressants etc yearly. It’s worth a shot after all the things I’ve heard and read.

 

[Zephyn]

if you were ready to drop dough like that you could for sure get an ounce of ketamine or a half oz at LEAST of good quality stuff guarenteed

 

[Oxyonthemind87]

Dude the point is not to just get as much ketamine as possible it’s about micro dosing in a medical setting and getting support for mental health. It’s a breakthrough that’s long overdo. I’d rather spend 1,200 on a legit program with support then self medicate. I already spend 1,200 per an oxy binge so I think you’re not understanding it’s not about just getting ketamine and getting fucked up, it’s about potentially resetting some neurotransmitters regarding my personal mental health and hopefully making progress with what has been a lifelong battle that is the root cause of my addiction to pills. and relying and worrying about running out of drugs and where/when/how to get more. Lies, money. Can’t live like that anymore. I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired, truth.

 

[Sky God]

if you were ready to drop dough like that you could for sure get an ounce of ketamine or a half oz at LEAST of good quality stuff guarenteed

I could afford to buy my own but I don't want the high. I want to feel happy, I don't want to sweat and shake if I hear a man's voice behind me.

I want to be genuinely happy.

@Oxyonthemind87 I straight up said to my psychiatrist that I would quit fentynal if she let me try it and I would pick up daily. You would think she would have. Fentynal is killing more people than covid where I am and she said antidepressants or nothing. It makes me feel my life doesn't matter. A doctor would rather see me shooting dope then try something.
I asked her why did she go into psychiatry if she can only give antidepressants and antipsychotics.
I had a sleep issue. Instead of the standard zopiclone she prescribed halidol. My pharmacy called her because they thought she made a mistake.
When I talked to her she said she didn't want her name associated in case I overdose on fentynal and die.

Like wtf kinda doctor says that. She has brought my self easteam down to basically nothing

 

[Oxyonthemind87]

I could afford to buy my own but I don't want the high. I want to feel happy, I don't want to sweat and shake if I hear a man's voice behind me.

I want to be genuinely happy.

@Oxyonthemind87 I straight up said to my psychiatrist that I would quit fentynal if she let me try it and I would pick up daily. You would think she would have. Fentynal is killing more people than covid where I am and she said antidepressants or nothing. It makes me feel my life doesn't matter. A doctor would rather see me shooting dope then try something.
I asked her why did she go into psychiatry if she can only give antidepressants and antipsychotics.
I had a sleep issue. Instead of the standard zopiclone she prescribed halidol. My pharmacy called her because they thought she made a mistake.
When I talked to her she said she didn't want her name associated in case I overdose on fentynal and die.

Like wtf kinda doctor says that. She has brought my self easteam down to basically nothing

Dude you are not being provided with the right care. I’d seek out a new doctor but I understand how hard it is once they have your meds controlled etc. but it’s worth it. My doc knows im
A semi-recovering opioid addict ( meaning I always intend to not relapse but am not punished if I do, bc she and they understand this as a chronic disease not a choice. I live in California which is more liberal at limited times in looking past your past issues and willing to work to help you move forward even if you slip. I love how these Psych’s openly prescribe script after script of pills but shame you for the root cause. I was given a big bottle of abilify and threw it away. I’m not having a doctor tell me over the phone that I should be taking a new drug especially after never meeting in person. She ended up retiring one month later so I am glad I listened to my instincts and not trusted her. I really recommend depending on where you live to seek out some unconventional treatments if nothing has worked.

 

[Oxyonthemind87]

To whoever edited my post I would never recommend someone go off of antipsychotics and use Advil? Like I do t know where I ever wrote that as I know Advil is ibuprofen and not a sub for antipsychotics... admin