Posted by Ruuudy on June 18, 2019, at 18:15:21
In reply to Re: Spravato (esketamine) » Ruuudy, posted by pedr on June 18, 2019, at 16:01:34
> Hey Rudy,
> thanks for posting about esketamine - the more info for everyone else the better.
>
> I had 2 nasal and 2 injections of ketamine several years ago for my chronic pain. After the injections I awoke with the worst hangover ever. I was belligerent, angry, pissed off with everyone and everything and really depressed. I was so, so gutted as I was hoping the ketamine would help with my severe TRD but no luck.
>
> I should highlight I only had it a few times so can't comment on sustained treatment. I was super puzzled and gutted though, about my response to it - has anyone else experienced anger and incredible irritability after ketamine?
> PeteHowdy Pete,
Those symptoms of anger & irritability have been my most noteable & troublesome mental issues as of the past year. And I'm not gonna say it yet 'cause I've only had 2 treatments with Spravato (esketamine), but I think there might be just a tinge bit less of those temperments. Got quite a bit of stress in my life right now, which I'm sure is contributing to my flare-ups.Were you taking straight ketamine nasal sprays, or are you living somewhere where esketamine has been available?
I was just about to start trying the IV Ketamine, which would have required me to go out of town for treatment, and instead started the Spravato last week.
The main complaint I read about in all the articles is that treatment is "time-consuming" ---
well, I'm not complaining about - it's actually somewhat of a relief to be able to get outta the retail hardware store I run and get some "relaxing" time!
Right now for the month, it's twice a week. Starting next month, it will be once a week. Then after that,,, who knows,,, maybe once a month? Maybe 4 times a year?. We'll see.Feel free to ask me any questions, and I'll update as the treatment progresses.
Rudy
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