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User Profile: TrueSight
TrueSight November 22nd, 2023

For a couple of months I've been doing a treatment resistant depression treatment called Spravato. It is a ketamine based drug delived via a nasal spray. It's been called a miracle drug. I was skeptical but it has really helped. You stay at the clinic 2 hours after taking it. You have a prove room and a recliner. I mostly enjoy the Keurig coffee maker. The immediate side effects are some sedation and disassociation ( out of body experience). Well I had my weekly treatment yesterday. And the disassociation more intense than when the dose was increased. Things got so intense I can barely stand it. This is not a normal reaction. I just got over a bipolar mixed episode which the treatments would antagonize. I think it was so intense because I really needed it. Afterwards I felt better and out of the really strange mind set I'd had for weeks. But I was manic like for a couple of hours. That hasn't happened since the first treatment. It bordered on psychosis. Which doesn't typically happen unless you already have some active psychosis. It just came out 4 years ago and unfortunately is still only in the US. I'd rather have done more electro convulsive treatments. But I'd recommend these to anyone with treatment resistant depression. Effective for OCD as well.

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User Profile: glisteningLight2506
glisteningLight2506 November 24th, 2023

@TrueSight Thank you for sharing your experience with Spravato and how it has affected your journey with treatment-resistant depression. It's essential to hear personal stories about different treatments, as they can provide valuable insights and potentially help others who may be considering similar options.


It's notable that your experience has been positive overall, although you've had intense moments during the treatment. It's also important to acknowledge that individual responses to medications can vary, and it's crucial to communicate openly with your healthcare provider about any concerns or unexpected reactions.

Your perspective on recommending Spravato to others with treatment-resistant depression or OCD adds a valuable voice to the conversation surrounding mental health treatments. If you have any more thoughts or experiences you'd like to share, feel free to do so. Remember that your journey and insights may offer support or information to others who are navigating similar challenges.
User Profile: Tinywhisper11
Tinywhisper11 November 24th, 2023

@TrueSight I'm so glad its helping you ❤❤ and thanks for the information, I never heard of this before. Probably take a while to reach the UK. But let's hope it helps many people ❤ gives you a giant festive tiny hug ❤❤

User Profile: Helgafy
Helgafy August 2nd, 2024

@TrueSight

Ketamine-treatment is being tried in a clinic in Norway also.

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User Profile: TrueSight
TrueSight OP August 14th, 2024

@Helgafy the doctor who owns the clinic I go to is doing an experiment. Seeing how it goes to talk with a therapist during an active treatment where you have disassociation. For years experts have discussed it.

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User Profile: blueSummers77
blueSummers77 September 7th, 2025

@TrueSight.  Has anyone ever had involuntary body movements while actively in a treatment session on Spravato?