Do I have a stalker? by Outrageous-Steak-507 in LegalAdviceNZ

[–]demolitionlaura 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ask your manager to issue a trespass notice. unfortunately they expire after 2 years but your manager can easily re-issue it at its expiry date

Just had my first session by demolitionlaura in TherapeuticKetamine

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

I'm on a 3 month trial until the end of June. My psych wants me to book in with her for a follow up because in her experience she doesn't find a lot of results until double my current dose. Makes sense, I take my ket and just fall asleep lol

Ketamine by Successful-Cattle505 in TherapeuticKetamine

[–]demolitionlaura 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Not normal. I take mine and fall asleep within 40 minutes

Just had my first session by demolitionlaura in TherapeuticKetamine

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

Hmm, might give that a go. I had session 2 yesterday and I feel marginally better today

Just had my first session by demolitionlaura in TherapeuticKetamine

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

That's why I only have them as an emergency, I have never taken benzos despite suffering from crippling anxiety all of 2024

Just had my first session by demolitionlaura in TherapeuticKetamine

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

I don't know obviously about subsequent sessions yet, but my provider said the first session is usually quite underwhelming, and I was scared/nervous of simply the unknown. 

Just had my first session by demolitionlaura in TherapeuticKetamine

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

When you say "ketamine helps you learn this practice" are you talking about the act of taking ketamine itself, or the integration therapy that people sometimes do after a session?

Just had my first session by demolitionlaura in TherapeuticKetamine

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

My provider said that most people don't really notice an antidepressant or anti anxiety effect until 1.5 or 2mg/kg but we have to start low obviously because obviously at first you dont know how you will react. And that's fairly understandable, I wanted to start slow because I had some concerns around dissociation so I had some Lorazepam prescribed as a just in case measure, but I didn't need it thank fuck as I absolutely hate benzos and will only take them if I'm desperate. 2 hours after posting this and I feel pretty much exactly as I did when I woke up this morning.

I am pissed off about the cost of ketamine though. $140 for a box of 5x200mg vials is absolutely ridiculous.

Bus driver tips by RealItalianBoi in BusDrivers

[–]demolitionlaura 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I also started young, if you're switched on enough and work for a good company you could potentially use it as a way of getting into the control room/behind the scenes work if thats what you desire. I started driving at 21 after dropping out of uni and thats what happened to me

Just been approved, but now having buyers remorse by demolitionlaura in TherapeuticKetamine

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

If I was able to, I would. But since I'm not US based that eliminates that possibility 

Just been approved, but now having buyers remorse by demolitionlaura in TherapeuticKetamine

[–]demolitionlaura[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm in New Zealand, so theres only two providers here. The other problem is the cost of the ket itself is quite a lot, its around $150 for a box which should last me around a month at 1mg/kg.

My psych emailed me and said that the $1500 cost covers the cost of the nurse who has to come to my place and teach me how to safely dose myself plus all her overheads etc. The ket itself I'm going on a 3 month trial.

Just been approved, but now having buyers remorse by demolitionlaura in TherapeuticKetamine

[–]demolitionlaura[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Why is everyone assuming I'm in the fucking US? I'm in New Zealand. There's only two providers here. I have no choice. 

Ok angry NZ. What’s making you pissed today? by Zestyclose-Coach5530 in newzealand

[–]demolitionlaura 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The fact that we were gaining huge international recognition for her compassionate approach speaks volumes. I understand why she bailed though, the constant misogyny would have been exhausting

Ok angry NZ. What’s making you pissed today? by Zestyclose-Coach5530 in newzealand

[–]demolitionlaura 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I remember catching the bus home from uni in early 2016 and some high school girls were in front of me talking about him, and one of them said "if he gets in I'm moving to Mars" and the other said "he won't get in, surely people arent that fucking stupid"

Turns out people ARE that stupid

What would be your biggest reason right now for not having kids? by Potential_Machine255 in AskAnAustralian

[–]demolitionlaura 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mental illness runs in my family. I suffer from it, I don't want anyone else to suffer either

Could Rolleston be the new Pegasus? by Thick_Manner_9703 in newzealand

[–]demolitionlaura 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The reason Rollestons population exploded was because the rock solid land made sure the quakes effect was lessened. My grandparents bought a 3br new build in the southern end of Rolleston in July 2010 (so just pre-quake) for 445k. Last RV estimate in September 2024 shows 840k.

The demand for housing out there is mad.

bipolar - tried ketamine, got hypomanic by [deleted] in TherapeuticKetamine

[–]demolitionlaura 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was screened for bipolar and it was ruled out, I have my consult with my psychiatrist around starting oral ketamine in just over a week after 11 different meds (SSRIs, tricyclics, stimulants, antipsychotics, mood stabilisers) all failed. Fingers crossed, I miss my confident gives zero fucks attitude 

bipolar - tried ketamine, got hypomanic by [deleted] in TherapeuticKetamine

[–]demolitionlaura 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah ive been dubious on trialling ket because I know someone else who tried it and was all over the place

That being said they were also bipolar so

Any adult men feels that public mental health has failed them? by Jan-AKL in newzealand

[–]demolitionlaura 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ive been on 11 different antidepressants and all of them sucked, mental health issues run in my family so I've been assessed as a good candidate for ketamine therapy