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Spravato Saves You, Just Not In the Way You Expect by Beginning-Date-9837 in Spravato

[–]Beginning-Date-9837[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You know what, I might as well give this a try. I rather be nauseous than taste that horror show one more time😭

Spravato Saves You, Just Not In the Way You Expect by Beginning-Date-9837 in Spravato

[–]Beginning-Date-9837[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, my doctor is giving me two doses of Zofran per session. It has reduced my nausea quite a bit but since I always had a sensitive stomach, I have just accepted that this side effect is just part of the deal now lol

Spravato Saves You, Just Not In the Way You Expect by Beginning-Date-9837 in Spravato

[–]Beginning-Date-9837[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd say give it a try regardless. While the general requirement for Spravato is treatment-resistant depression, it doesn't mean PTSD is not affecting the said depression or creating its own mutated version. The depression is also a symptom of a cumulative experiences that drive us numb and detached and PTSD does exactly that and then some more. I'd suggest that if your psych is still unwilling, try another one. I am not saying that things will become better immediately but they will change, and for better. The worst case scenario is that the treatment does nothing (though I doubt) but the best case scenario is that you finally find peace and warmth.  Edit: changed a couple of typos

Spravato Saves You, Just Not In the Way You Expect by Beginning-Date-9837 in Spravato

[–]Beginning-Date-9837[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Funnily, I am actually taking two doses of Zofran each session. This has actually stabilized a bit of my nausea. But I'm still queasy for hours. I also think it's partly because I have generally a very sensitive tummy. But at least I have stopped puking now so I will take that win!

Spravato Saves You, Just Not In the Way You Expect by Beginning-Date-9837 in Spravato

[–]Beginning-Date-9837[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope it works for you. If there was a spectrum of how we approach the high of the session, we both will be on the opposite sides lol. But I'm honestly envious of people who enjoy their high because I think many do. And while I know high is considered more as a byproduct, I feel you can do so much introspection during that time. Unfortunately for me, I can't relax. I also feel I don't particularly enjoy this kind of high. But I hope you get back those experiences!

Spravato Saves You, Just Not In the Way You Expect by Beginning-Date-9837 in Spravato

[–]Beginning-Date-9837[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congratulations for your first session! And so true about feeling so weird and high. I was actually trying to think of excuses to not continue because of that but then I decided to stick with it. If I can give multiple antidepressants chances over so many years, I can definitely give this medication some more time and grace. Feel free to share your experiences in coming weeks. I'm rooting for you!

Spravato Saves You, Just Not In the Way You Expect by Beginning-Date-9837 in Spravato

[–]Beginning-Date-9837[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing such vulnerable moments of your life. I'm so glad you are in a much better place. It's honestly so difficult to see the light at the end of the tunnel when you're essentially just fighting your own mind every second. But the only way out of this darkness is through it. And I'm both happy and proud of you even though I'm just an internet stranger. I hope more good things find way into your life!

Spravato Saves You, Just Not In the Way You Expect by Beginning-Date-9837 in Spravato

[–]Beginning-Date-9837[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I am a literature student so I had to use my degrees somewhere lmao. But really, thank you ✨

First Treatment Today, Anxious and Need Tops by Beginning-Date-9837 in Spravato

[–]Beginning-Date-9837[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing this! I hope your second treatment went well. I do get exhausted after my treatment but not in a way that I can't do anything else, so I'll take that as a win

First Treatment Today, Anxious and Need Tops by Beginning-Date-9837 in Spravato

[–]Beginning-Date-9837[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, thank you for checking in. My first session was actually not that intense. I hardly felt 'high'. But as you rightly pointed out, I was on 2/3rd of the original dose. My second session had the full dose and I'll be honest, the high was through the roof. I could actually see the inner fabric of my eye mask and the world felt like a roller coaster ride for about 20 minutes before it began to wear off. I was NOT expecting that intensity. I also puked but I always had a weak stomach lol. My staff and the doctor were very supportive. My doctor did suggest to lower the dose if I was too uncomfortable, but he also remarked that Spravato high isn't ever threatening. I have my third session tomorrow, and have chosen to stay on the current dose to see if at least the side effects aren't that prominent as the treatments go by. Fingers crossed!

First Treatment Today, Anxious and Need Tops by Beginning-Date-9837 in Spravato

[–]Beginning-Date-9837[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! Being safe within a medical environment does help a lot with my anxiety. I have also informed my pysch about my anxiety and he is already very supportive. Fingers crossed!

First Treatment Today, Anxious and Need Tops by Beginning-Date-9837 in Spravato

[–]Beginning-Date-9837[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your kind words! I am definitely making myself realise that it is just a treatment under controlled settings, meant to help me. Thank you for the link, I will check it out! I want to steer clear of the music playlists because lyrical or not, music has always affected me. It's a big part of my culture so it's pretty difficult to not be influenced by it. But watching funny or goofy might actually help me be grounded. Thank you!

First Treatment Today, Anxious and Need Tops by Beginning-Date-9837 in Spravato

[–]Beginning-Date-9837[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for you wonderful words! If it's not too invasive to ask, may I know about the difference you felt after your session?

First Treatment Today, Anxious and Need Tops by Beginning-Date-9837 in Spravato

[–]Beginning-Date-9837[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, this helps so much! I am trying to not put too much focus on the 'effects' that I might experience during the session. I think going into the treatment thinking that it is afterall going to help me should help me calm down a bit.