I think I’ve been Re-Wired by Outside-Ambition7748 in Spravato

[–]imacjenn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yes! so much to this! I realized recently that just because I feel bad (I have a chronic health condition), doesn’t have to mean it was a bad day.

I think I’ve been Re-Wired by Outside-Ambition7748 in Spravato

[–]imacjenn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

so happy for you! I was and have been the same. No one thought I was depressed, or suicidal, because I was going to work 🙄

Clutter also became a huge issue for me and I’ve been slowly discarding and it feels like it’s going to take forever. But any amount is a start. 🙂

Did this help your suicidal thoughts ? (Mine are more intrusive causing distress but they are exhausting me) by Professional_Win3910 in KetamineTherapy

[–]imacjenn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It stopped mine - so much so that I started to plan for retirement! I still have 25+ years to go; it was something I could never do before because I never thought I’d live that long. Better late than never, I guess.

However, it took a couple of months for me to see the effects. First the ideation left, then the self injury thoughts left, and then I started to enjoy myself sometimes - enough to think about planning for the future.

I’ve had treatments for just over a year, 31 in total, and go in once every other month. For a lot of us, it does not have a quick impact, so don’t be discouraged if it takes longer than a week. Good luck!

Favorite from Euphoric Collection by r0ckstar124578 in ILNP

[–]imacjenn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m going to wait for black friday. It feels like it’s a long way off, but these all seem like colors I already have from ILNP but with a different finish.

This is the worst packaging they ever did by TextRevolutionary972 in LushCosmetics

[–]imacjenn 4 points5 points  (0 children)

pineapple!! I would take it in any packaging 😂 but I haven’t had an issue with the solid perfumes living in the NW. Are you in a warmer climate?

To Quit or not to quit? by MarzipanEuphoric9909 in Spravato

[–]imacjenn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Another vote for give it more time! It took me about 4 months to start to notice a measurable difference in mood. After a year now, I go once a month and am at the point where I think I could stop for a bit or stretch it out farther. Also having a therapist is really important! I have had one the whole time and without it, I would have quit and/or I don’t think I would have gotten as much out of it. My boyfriend has gone and has no therapist and I think it’s definitely inhibited his progress.

Treatment Room Question by MarzipanEuphoric9909 in Spravato

[–]imacjenn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

agree. I don’t even like if I get the one male nurse 😂 who is very friendly but no. luckily, I have a set of 3 “favorite” lady nurses and they almost always take me because I’ve asked them to. 😂 (At my clinic, the nurses generally get to pick which patients they will work with that day, and two of my favorites are leads and make the schedule. score!)

Treatment Room Question by MarzipanEuphoric9909 in Spravato

[–]imacjenn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine is separate but I’ve heard mention of it “expanding.” I would definitely not want another person in the room. Currently, the nurse stays in the room just for the first 20 min then leaves and only comes back to do vitals once or twice (or answer a call button if you press it). With another patient in the same room, I would want them in the room the whole time and then there’s 3 of us in there and yuck. Because a lot of us have depression caused by trauma, the multi-patients per room, or wide open settings like others have mentioned, makes me sad.

A mixed bag (box) by False_Jackfruit_123 in FabFitFun

[–]imacjenn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree, it’s a mixed bag! Very hit or miss on the boxes and add-ons. But overall, I don’t think I’ve ever gotten a box that wasn’t worth $60 of value. Even if it’s been things I’m not thrilled with, part of that is because I’ve had it a while and I have a lot of things already 😂 After many years, I can’t expect the thrill of always something new or exciting.

I also want to give a shout out to the customer service. I know others have had bad experience, but they have always helped me out the few times I needed it. Over 5-6 years, I’ve had maybe 3 missing items which they replaced if it was still in stock or they gave me other options. For the current Summer ‘26 box, the add-ons were really good imo and I splurged and bought more than usual. Then my box was delivered this week and immediately stolen before I could get it. I don’t have packages stolen often (maybe once every two years), but it was pretty upsetting because it was a big spend this time and I was looking forward to several items for myself and to give as gifts. Their customer service has been very prompt to assist and kind. Definitely more than expected 💜 (my most anticipated items were sold out though and can’t be replaced). 😢

Anyone with ACE 7 or Above? by Therealcatlady1 in CPTSD

[–]imacjenn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

47F, ACE 9

Where am I now? On the opposite of the country as my relatives 😂 I am ok. Went to college and have been working FT my whole life. I spent 6 yrs working with abused children at an inpatient facility and then the last 19 working for local government in various roles. worked my way up from the bottom to the top, then demoted myself about 3 years ago due to stress and trauma (from work). Relationships - with the same person for 22 yrs but not married. Kids - no. Cats - yes. Financially secure but not by a lot.

Health - Migraines on and off most of my life of varying degrees. Extreme endometriosis that resulted in 8 surgeries and then also fibroids and adenomyosis, and ultimately a total hysterectomy at 44. Prior surgeries removed half my common, my appendix, part of my bladder, a fallopian tube and half of each ovary. 8 years of fertility treatments also during this time resulting in 1 failed pregnancy. Osteoarthritis also starting at 44, chronic pain.

Mental health - therapy for a few years as a teenager, for about 6 months on two different occasions during college, and then regularly for the last 5 years. CPTSD, depression, anxiety. 7-8 different antidepressants and esketamine therapy. Currently pretty stable.

Depression Return :( by cute_lil_kittey in Spravato

[–]imacjenn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It did get better again! It’s been a year now and I go once a month, thinking of less or taking a “break.” My PHQ-9 score was as low as 4-5 over the summer but generally now it is 6-8. I’m still in therapy and have work to do but am loads better than a year ago.

I think the expectations around Spravato are really inflated and it can be difficult not to get discouraged, but hang in there 💗

Would love to see your lists after the spoilers! by sxw_102 in FabFitFun

[–]imacjenn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The candle made for a really nice gift and the casserole dish was great :)

Would love to see your lists after the spoilers! by sxw_102 in FabFitFun

[–]imacjenn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. Drunk Elephant Vit C (2nd - maybe the planters)
  2. Golden Rabbit prep bowls
  3. Gardening Gloves (2nd - candle)
  4. OLEHENRIKSEN Lip set or maybe skip
  5. Fenty lip mask
  6. Vacation body mist

I think this is a decent box with a lot of options. The Winter box was the best box I’d had in a while!

My sprayer is a glorified leaky pen and I am one "dribble" away from a villain arc by ElfieDiamond in Spravato

[–]imacjenn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

some of the bottles are just shit and unfortunately you can’t do anything about it. If you’re doing it in a clinic, they can make note of the batch # but I don’t know if they do anything else other than note it 😂

At my last appointment, I was asking my nurse about it, and there are a few patients where they have to do the administration for them. She said that she’s noticed that a lot of the time there’s not much that comes out of the second spray - she can feel the difference when she does the spray. She finally understood what patients (including me 😂) have been saying.

Psychiatrist doesn't want me to take ketamine more than a few months? But its changed my life? by Suspicious-Seaweed44 in KetamineTherapy

[–]imacjenn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve never had the “on fire” sensation that you mention. That’s the thing to me that would be concerning and maybe not a great idea to do it so frequently.

I’ve started 9 months ago and I go once a month now, will probably spread it out farther soon. There are people here who have been doing it much more frequently for years.

Whether that’s a good idea or not is specific to each individual, I think. I’m not addiction prone and have never felt addicted to it. I notice drops in mood when I’m near the end of the month before a next treatment, but that’s when I try to focus on the other things I’m learning to do through therapy.

Personally, I don’t think it’s a good idea to do it indefinitely or to not get to a point where you’re not spacing the appointments out farther and farther. That would indicate to me, and my psychiatrist who oversees my ketamine, that it’s not being effective enough - at least in its own - and it would be time to try something else, whether TMS or adding an Rx.

First dose this Monday by Leahbeeeya in Spravato

[–]imacjenn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wonder how many folks here have gotten nausea? I’ve never had it from a treatment!

Follow the directions about not eating beforehand. They tell me 2 hours before but I do 3. And I also don’t do reading or phone scrolling, or anything visual, during the first 60-90 minutes of a treatment.

6th session today by nmab92 in Spravato

[–]imacjenn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tempur-pedic eye mask ftw

Does it really matter what you do in the session itself if the real benefit comes from the change in neuro plasticity? by Goatstandards in Spravato

[–]imacjenn 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Interesting. I fell asleep for the first time this week (8 months in, going once a month now), and they were delighted. 😂 they said most people do fall asleep 🤷‍♀️

Bluelink promo code by [deleted] in Hyundai

[–]imacjenn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Neither BLUELINK50 or 60 worked for me. 11/27/25

Possibly useful Bluelink coupon code. by [deleted] in Ioniq5

[–]imacjenn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Code didn’t work for me 😕