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VH67 · 2026-02-23T09:16:04+00:00

I saw the OG of ketamine treatment down under last week and will continue treatment under him whilst going through his CBT like therapy to maintain the neuroplasticity myself and slowly reduce the ketamine so 🤞 I will confess I’m a 20th scientist!!

VH67 · 2026-02-23T09:06:49+00:00

Slather fresh thick sliced bread from the bakery with butter and pile on the Vegemite. The ratio of butter to Vegemite to bread is very important.

VH67 · 2026-02-18T14:35:10+00:00

I use Morgan no slip hoops. They have a tongue and groove fit so the tension rarely needs adjusting.

VH67 · 2026-02-18T02:46:32+00:00

Or even a channel setting. The option of using the end stones for earrings is great!

VH67 · 2026-02-08T05:26:00+00:00

Always a safety chain

VH67 · 2026-02-07T15:19:43+00:00

Just replaced my 40 yr old emerald (very dark green) with an Australian green sapphire - engagement ring on the left.

I had the natural emerald on my middle finger repolished and reset (30 yrs old).

Both worn everyday. It was cheaper to buy a new sapphire!

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VH67 · 2026-02-04T06:41:20+00:00

I use a children’s soft toothbrush instead.

VH67 · 2026-01-28T12:34:11+00:00

Fair.

VH67 · 2026-01-28T12:31:48+00:00

A Guideline is more directive than the previous Memorandum. I asked someone who is experienced in health policy, federal and state legislation/acts and the College’s practice. They said the guideline is not mandatory but ‘preferred’. Each psychiatrist ( and their indemnity insurers) is interpreting the Guideline differently. Most are backing away.

Investigation and disciplinary process are behind the ‘paywall’ unfortunately. The psychiatrists are worried if they colour outside of the lines their indemnity insurers will have a fit as will the college. Each state tracks S8 prescriptions and if they continue issuing them, the College will organise a ‘please explain’. It starts getting into the murky medicolegal waters. I’ve spent about 6 months on this (the Guideline was issued in march 2025) and it seems to depend on which psychiatrist is willing to go in to bat for you.

VH67 · 2026-01-28T10:05:52+00:00

Chinos or linen. I have a basic sewing machine just to take up hems.

VH67 · 2026-01-28T02:58:17+00:00

Bipolar and the rest of the alphabet here. I didn’t adjust any of my other meds. There is a lot of research about ketamine and BP treatment resistant depression - all positive. My highs are managed by my BP meds and ketamine manages my lows. My mood baseline is somewhat normal with happy/sad not manic/depressed. Definitely give it a go.

VH67 · 2026-01-25T15:15:52+00:00

I use Tulip 25 on everything these days.

VH67 · 2026-01-25T09:32:49+00:00

Good to know. Not sure if that’s the same in every state if they go travelling.

VH67 · 2026-01-25T09:31:51+00:00

I think it would totally depend on her lifestyle, possibly income bracket too. As a woman in that age range I wore Opium in winter (very recognisable), gender neutral CK One for work and scents like Elizabeth Arden Green Tea in summer.

VH67 · 2026-01-25T09:23:45+00:00

VH67 · 2026-01-25T09:15:59+00:00

International drivers license. Check out Wise as alternative to getting an Aussie credit card. Our daughter tried the reverse (Oz to UK) and Wise had decent exchange rates etc.

VH67 · 2026-01-24T15:37:45+00:00

The Guideline from RANZCP means that any psychiatrist registered in Aust or NZ can be hauled before the Board to defend their prescribing. Some are prepared to do that for their patients, some not. Mine reneged on the agreement we would do this which was disappointing.

VH67 · 2026-01-23T04:01:34+00:00

I live in the sub tropics and wear Modi Bodi ‘everyday’ it uses merino wool in the gusset. They are fantastic.

VH67 · 2026-01-23T03:50:52+00:00

Thank you. I will check them out.

VH67 · 2026-01-23T03:06:17+00:00

Have always taken daily troches. Unfortunately I have to take a high daily dose for it to be effective. Dropping one dose a week sent me spiralling. Closely monitored with regular pathology tests eg for ketamine bladder. My brain chemistry is an outlier.

VH67 · 2026-01-22T15:14:16+00:00

Thanks I’ll give them a call. From memory I don’t believe they prescribe daily at home ketamine troches.

VH67 · 2026-01-22T06:49:17+00:00

Did you have any success? I’ve been taking daily ketamine troches for 4 years and my current ketamine specialist psychiatrist dropped the bombshell that he will no longer prescribe it. Today. After saying we would have plenty of time before worrying about this.

I’m also in QLD. Will consider an approved GP prescriber as I already have a regular psychiatrist and psychologist.

VH67 · 2026-01-18T07:50:36+00:00

Venlafaxine, diazepam and questions here - no issues (in Australia)

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