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#51
Jan 31, 2020, 02:17 PM
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Werewoman, thanks for the update. My friend is scheduling me to attend a consultation at a ketamine clinic near me and I am so SCARED. What if it does not work ? What if it makes me worst ? Will I have to go for boosters for the rest of my life ?
My depression/anxiety is bad right now I think about ending my life all the time, nothing is going to work I have got my hopes up so many times with no good results. I am so down I can't even take care of myself - life just hurts all the time. Sorry for being a downer but I am glad it is helping you ! |
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#52
Feb 01, 2020, 09:28 AM
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I was convinced it wouldn't work and all I wanted to do was die just to make the pain stop. Ketamine takes you to a place where nothing hurts. I swear it feels like it is anesthicizing your soul. Now that I'm not afraid anymore, I relish each time because it just feels so damn good to be completely numb. Please at least try it. You should feel different after the first infusion, but don't expect to feel a real difference until after your third or fourth time. Since the last one, my anxiety is finally improving. Seriously, do it. There's no reason to think it won't work for you too. (((((HUGS)))))  WW
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#53
Feb 01, 2020, 06:48 PM
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My consultation is scheduled for this coming Wednesday - I am so scared !
Did you have to stop your anxiety medication completely for these infusions ? |
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#54
Feb 02, 2020, 07:31 AM
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 I only had to abstain from buspar and hydroxyzine on infusion days. I was highly advised not to take my klonopin at all during the three weeks of initial infusions, although Dr. Dathorp assured me they will give you medication for your anxiety if you need it. Some people get nauseous so they'll give you meds for that, too. I never needed either one. It was HARD going without my klonopin, though it's gotten better. I only take it PRN anyway. Try to relax if you can. One thing I did that really helped was I bought a weighted blanket and some lavender essential oil. When I relax under the blanket with the lavender it helps a lot, too. Good luck and keep us posted. If you have any more questions, don't be afraid to ask.
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Feb 05, 2020, 03:48 PM
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Werewoman, went to my consultation today, my first infusion is next Tuesday - I am trying to keep my hopes up but I am basically hopeless and scared.
How are you doing ? |
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Feb 09, 2020, 01:39 PM
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I am about to turn 58 in a couple of months and I am planning out what I want to do for the rest of my life. I want to learn how to train PTSD dogs for veterans. I'm just waiting to see if my social security disability goes through so I can afford the training. Prior to ketamine, I was so suicidal I had a constant death wish. Now I hope I live to be 100 just so I can see what life is really like without debilitating depression. I now see my life in two ways, "The Before Time" and "The After Time". The time before ketamine came in to my life and all the changes afterward. Hang in there. You are stronger than you know. (((((HUGS))))) WW
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Feb 09, 2020, 01:53 PM
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I was very worried about you since it took you several days to respond, my high anxiety caused those feelings so I was just scaring myself.
I am really worried about my first infusion, thank you for your kind words of encouragement ! ((((HUGS)))) AllIHaveIsHope P.S. sounds like you have a great outlook on life now, is this from the treatments ? |
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Feb 11, 2020, 07:26 AM
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Feb 11, 2020, 05:21 PM
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Had my first infusion today and I felt wonderful during it but since it has now worn off I feel basically the same maybe a tad calmer. I have the second one this Thursday and the doctor is going to up the dosage, he always starts at the normal dosage on the first one but increases it throughout the remaining 5 for a total of 6 infusions, then the booster protocol begins.
Werewoman, what's your booster protocol now ? |
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Feb 11, 2020, 06:31 PM
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Today I did my third booster. I chose to do one booster a week for three weeks after the initial six simply because I still had a lot of anxiety even though my depression was much better. My anxiety was so bad, I walked around with what felt like an elephant on my chest before the ketamine. Now I still have some tension, but I'm a lot calmer.
I didn't notice any change after the first one either. It's different for everyone, but by the third one I realized I was feeling better. It kind of sneaks up on you. I'm impressed that you are doing this. It's not easy, but it's not bad either.
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Feb 13, 2020, 05:07 PM
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Today had my second infusion bumped it up from .5 to .75 and WOW I felt the difference. Just got home feel a slight calmness same as the first infusion. I hope I don't feel the break through anxiety the next day like it did on the first, it was terrible. Next Tuesday will be my third infusion and I think they are going to bump it up to 1.0 ?
Been trying to cut down my klonopin .5 X 3 per day to .5 X 1 time a day ( over the last month ), I think that is were the break through anxiety is coming from - best not to be on any benzos during treatment. |
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Feb 14, 2020, 08:48 AM
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of the other symptoms. Of course, it could be that I just have plenty to be anxious about. I'm caring for my very elderly father and that is really stressing me out. You use a different dosing protocol than I do. They started me at 35 though they didn't specify the unit of measure. I'm assuming it's in micrograms based on all the material I've read on it. They upped it each time until I got to 75 by the end of the first six infusions. They dose me at 80 for boosters.
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Feb 14, 2020, 03:45 PM
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Well unfortunately the day after my 2nd infusion and the anxiety is through the roof BAD - I hope the anxiety gets better soon, Took a .5 klonopin and feel guilty.
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Feb 18, 2020, 04:38 PM
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Had my third infusion today, they upped the dosage to .85 not 1.0 like I stated above, well lets see how I feel tomorrow. 4th infusion this coming Thursday and they will up the dosage again to .95 I think ?
Werewoman how are you ? I responded to your PM. |
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Feb 20, 2020, 05:02 PM
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Had 4th infusion today with the dosage set at .95 - what a ride it was, 5th infusion next Tuesday I believe we are going to 1.0 ?
Werewoman you out there ? |
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Feb 21, 2020, 02:15 PM
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Yeah, my dad can keep me quite busy at times.
I've been helping him set up a booth in an antique shop. Sorry about that. Are you feeling any improvements yet? It didnt help my anxiety as much as I would have liked. I still have to take the occasional 2 mg of klonopin to ratchet myself back down. It's like once the anxiety gets ahold of me, theres no letting go without taking pills. I hate that. I feel like I should be able to talk myself down. I hope my next booster helps.
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Feb 21, 2020, 02:39 PM
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No after 4 infusions I feel the same terrible with anxiety, I think I am a no responder but I am going to do all 6.
You must be functioning OK if you are able to help your Dad out like you are doing, there is no way I could right now. Yeah the anxiety is the worst thing ever - I have lost all hope. When is your next booster ? |
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Feb 23, 2020, 04:20 PM
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I haven't scheduled my next booster yet. I'm still feeling good. I'll post when I feel it wearing off, though.
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Feb 25, 2020, 04:32 PM
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Infusion 5 today with the dosage set at 1.0 - WOW what a ride.
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Feb 27, 2020, 04:46 PM
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Infusion 6 today with a dosage set at 1.05 - very trippy.
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Mar 05, 2020, 06:24 AM
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No kidding! The higher dosages really get your attention compare to the lower starting dosage.
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Mar 05, 2020, 06:27 AM
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Mar 05, 2020, 10:58 AM
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No and I am leaving for my 8th infusion in a few minutes, 7th one was at 1.15 and I think the 8th will be the same or even a little higher ?
How are you feeling, when is your next infusion ? |
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