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Trigger Warning Using Ketamine to Treat Severe Depression and Suicidal Ideation?

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Has anyone heard of this particular treatment options?

My psychiatrist recommended this for me and I'm struggling to come to terms with whether or not I want to give it a shot. It's something that I don't know if I can bring myself to go through with. Has anyone done this? Would you recommend it? What happens? Are there side effects?
 
I did some research on this today, it isn't a licensed use of Ketamine yet in the United Kingdom, but research and trials show there could be some benefit when treating depression.

From what I can gather, the improvements in mood can be rapid - but it is not yet known if these improvements are long term.
 
This is what I worry about. Is it worth it to add a rather strong drug for a potentially temporary side effect? What if it comes back and it hits worse than before?
 
I understand that fully, I’d be apprehensive too! Ketamine is a drug that comes with a reputation and that would make me worried too.
 
It's very hard to get my head around it...I just...can't get my head around taking such a radical drug with my mental health issues.
 
I have used the drug for a other reason so I didn't know it can treat depression. I don't think it would hurt to try it. (For me) If it's going to try my depression and suicidal ideation as I have it like everyday. 🙁
 
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