I have been suffering with anxiety and depression for years now. I have done every medication possible, got genetic testing done to see what medication would work best, therapy, hypnotherapy, EMDR treatment you name it. The list goes on. Over the past 3 weeks I started Ketamine treatment.  They are six infusions spread out over three weeks. Mine were every Monday and Thursday. I was with a nurse the entire time and you receive the treatment though an IV. I will admit I was hesitant and very nervous of the unknown. I read a lot about it and watch a lot of YouTube videos and over time I got comfortable with the idea of it so I found a place local to me that offers it. Unfortunately insurance does not cover it but at this point I didn’t care. I just wanted a better quality of life. I wanted to be able to enjoy my family and doing the things I used to love. 

Thursday May 13 was my last treatment. To be completely honest, so far, it has been a game changer. I noticed and felt changes after my 3rd to 4th infusion. I not longer wake up every morning dreading getting out of bed and my anxiety is no longer the first thing on my mind when my eyes open. My appetite is back and the enjoyment of doing the things I love is coming back. Now keep in mind that I just finished my final treatment so I don’t know how long it will last but after talking with the treating physician, people generally go back every two months for a booster treatment. 

So far my experience has been a good one. If you are contemplating doing it, do it. Once the drop starts in about 15 minute you will feel the full effect. Your body will be in the most relaxed state that you have ever felt. The best advice I can give is to embrace the treatment. Close your eyes and let you mind go free. I listened to a playlist of meditation nature sounds and it was awesome.  Go into it with a positive open mind and you will have good results. 

I am very sensitive to medication so the doctor prescribed me zofran to take a half hour before my treatment and it worked like a charm. Do not plan on doing anything the day of your treatment. Although you will be awake and coherent your body will still be working off the treatment. After my first couple I felt a little light headed the next day but that wore off. 

If you are reading this, trust me I know how you feel. Anxiety and depression crippled me but there is hope. If this didn’t work o was going to search for a clinical trial for hallucinogenics but so far so good. 

If anyone has any questions ease message me I would be more than happy to help answer any questions.