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

[Crystal]

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?

 

[Lee]

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.

 

[Crystal]

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?

 

[Lee]

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.

 

[Crystal]

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.

 

[Krissycakes09]

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. 🙁

 

[Crystal]

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. 🙁

Do you find it helpful, at all?

 

[Krissycakes09]

Do you find it helpful, at all?

Not really, I felt like I needed another dose. 😒

 

[Crystal]

Not really, I felt like I needed another dose. 😒

That's what I'm worried about...

 

[Krissycakes09]

That's what I'm worried about...

Yeah totally understand that. 🫂

 

[Crystal]

Yeah totally understand that. 🫂

I'm being forced into my first session on Tuesday...I still don't see the benefit, honestly.

 

[Lee]

Have you had your re-arranged session yet..?

 

[Crystal]

Have you had your re-arranged session yet..?

Lee...it's been a nightmare. A total nightmare. One problem after another.

 

[Lee]

Oh jeez, whats been going on?

Not like it is important or anything...

 

[Crystal]

Oh jeez, whats been going on?

Not like it is important or anything...

Three attempts, three failures, all different issues coming up, all feeling like reasons not to bother...Just...I feel like I'm meant to not do this, like I should just end it and get it over with.

 

[Lee]

Ending it is never the solution, for a start, we would miss you too damn much if you did that.

I understand your frustrations and how you feel like things are going against you, but keep pushing on and things will work out eventually.

Please keep going @Crystal - we love you.