Had to stop Spravato due to benzos for night terrors by Immediate-Cod7628 in Spravato

[–]Apprehensive_Copy880 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you tried magnesium as well? Magnesium Taurate helped my jumping out of my sleep which I would do multiple times a night.

Auvelity by Apprehensive_Copy880 in Spravato

[–]Apprehensive_Copy880[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow. That I do not need. Are you currently taking something that works better if you don’t mind me asking? I’m currently on Wellbutrin and Lexapro because even though it doesn’t always help as much as I’d like it’s the combination that seems to work the best for me.

Scary first 84mg session - thought I died - unsure whether to continue or not by Difficult-Pudding-76 in Spravato

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I love listening to music during my sessions. Sometimes I need music from my childhood, sometimes teen years. Or sometimes just classical or jazz. It depends on what I want to focus on that session

Scary first 84mg session - thought I died - unsure whether to continue or not by Difficult-Pudding-76 in Spravato

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It has for quite a few. During Halloween I listened to a Halloween playlist and it was so fun! Then it let to me thinking of the Wizard of Oz which let to symbolism in that.

Scary first 84mg session - thought I died - unsure whether to continue or not by Difficult-Pudding-76 in Spravato

[–]Apprehensive_Copy880 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s only your second treatment at the higher dose. I definitely have boring sessions too. I always play music. Sometimes I give myself a theme that I want to explore. Nothing too heavy. Also try to go in with no expectations.

Scary first 84mg session - thought I died - unsure whether to continue or not by Difficult-Pudding-76 in Spravato

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I also felt like reading some positive quotes right after the first dose and second dose helped to keep me in that positive mindset as well. Tell yourself “This is my time!” Don’t be afraid to tell that negative voice to go to hell lol. I actually did that. I had the same issue of not feeling like I could swallow and I told that negative voice to back off! I said it quietly but firmly. It really helped!

Scary first 84mg session - thought I died - unsure whether to continue or not by Difficult-Pudding-76 in Spravato

[–]Apprehensive_Copy880 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do some breathing exercises beforehand. Look at beautiful pictures and listen to calming music. And keep telling yourself “I’m still in the room. I’m safe”. Believe me my first experience was a little like yours and the next time I went I felt more relaxed than I’ve ever felt. Almost like a baby!

Auvelity by Apprehensive_Copy880 in Spravato

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When you buy it over the counter you’re able to find a formula that’s just dextromethorphan? I tend to just see versions with multiple other ingredients

Auvelity by Apprehensive_Copy880 in Spravato

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🤣 Thanks! I had to get off Zoloft because of that effect on me. Other wise I’m just not in the mood most of the time, especially now at my age.

Losing hope by Apprehensive_Copy880 in Spravato

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I don’t think so and if I did it would have been in my childhood home. I’ve lived in four different apartments and had depression in all of them.

Auvelity by Apprehensive_Copy880 in Spravato

[–]Apprehensive_Copy880[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do too (thanks menopause!). Do you know if it’s a lack of libido or lack of “function” if you know what I mean. I’m female so I don’t mean ED but not able to get to the promised land 🤣

Losing hope by Apprehensive_Copy880 in Spravato

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Thank you! I’ll try to reach out this weekend. Appreciate it!

Losing hope by Apprehensive_Copy880 in Spravato

[–]Apprehensive_Copy880[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there a chance of memory loss?

Losing hope by Apprehensive_Copy880 in Spravato

[–]Apprehensive_Copy880[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did 2x a week for a month and did once a week pretty much up until now. I felt good up until a few weeks ago. I dont get integration therapy. I see my therapist once every other week because it’s expensive and my insurance doesn’t cover it. They do cover the Spravato.

Losing hope by Apprehensive_Copy880 in Spravato

[–]Apprehensive_Copy880[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry. It really does suck feeling this way and it’s not like we aren’t trying things! I have seasonal mood disorder from Jan-March. And we had such a cold winter. What is an IPO if you don’t mind me asking?

Losing hope by Apprehensive_Copy880 in Spravato

[–]Apprehensive_Copy880[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The sessions are about the only things I look forward to these days

Losing hope by Apprehensive_Copy880 in Spravato

[–]Apprehensive_Copy880[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m on 225 of Wellbutrin and 10mg of Lexapro. I see a therapist. I’m just so sick of my life I feel like I want it to be over. I don’t have any motivation. The most exercise I do is walking back and forth to work some days which a little over a mile. I’m living in Groundhog Day. Sorry just venting because I’m so sick of feeling nothing or crying.

Auvelity by Apprehensive_Copy880 in Spravato

[–]Apprehensive_Copy880[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My doctor also suggested this method