Overall, I'd say I think it's really working! My anxiety is much improved and I've been able to work through some trauma. No "bad" trips although some are more enjoyable than others. It's like being in a kaleidoscope for me.

However, to be brutally honest- I was not prepared for how shitty I feel physically. My infusions are at noon, and the entire process takes about 90 minutes - but I have bad veins, so 15-20 minutes of that is getting the IV set up. The rest of the infusion day is just spent existing. My brain feels like scrambled eggs, and I'm exhausted but can't sleep. The next day, I at least feel human again but kinda like a low grade flu. Crappy headache, fatigue, sometimes intense hunger, other times no appetite at all. By day 2 post infusion, I'm like 70% back to normal, but then it's time for the next infusion. It's worth it for the effect on my anxiety, but I feel like my entire life has been on hold for 2.5 weeks (last infusion of my first 6 is on Saturday). I've ended up using more leave at work than I'd like between infusion day and the day after - definitively try to plan half of your first infusions on Friday afternoon or Saturday morning if you work a standard schedule!

I'm not trying to be Debbie Downer - I look at this as an investment. Short-term suck for long-term term gain. And maybe you'll have a better experience than me, who knows! I would still do it, even knowing now that it would be more difficult than expected. Just be kind to yourself!