Ketamine for Depression User Reviews (Page 2)

• Mar...
• March 26, 2023

"I have had five infusions of IV ketamine. The antidepressant and anxiolytic effects are strong and immediate. After the first infusion, I felt immediate relief, as if the turbulent sea of emotion and dread had subsided. However, two days after my fifth infusion, my depressive thoughts and feelings returned with vengeance. My hunch is that ketamine is a powerful short-term antidepressant. Whether it provides long-term relief, I am not sure."

• Man...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 14, 2022

"After years of antidepressants and an anxiety/PTSD diagnosis, I read about ketamine treatment and was excited about the reviews. I did my first session at home, through an online agency that had sent it in the mail, and did some coaching beforehand. For me, the experience was not pleasant. I was crying for the first half and feeling anxious the whole time. I remember looking at the clock, hoping the hour would be over soon. Afterwards, I journaled my experiences as I was told to do. But it was a lot of negativity and sadness. Afterwards, I felt very out of it and crappy all day, including nausea at night. Since then, I’ve been really agitated and lashing out at others. I hope that I feel better soon."

• Heb...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 19, 2024

"I loved the first 3 treatments! 2 in the psych unit/behavioral health unit, 2 in a clinic and 1 so far at home (have a month's supply of nasal from a compounding pharmacy, and it's a controlled substance so I had to show my driver's license at the pharmacy.) My last in-clinic IV dose was awesome during but horrible after because of bad thoughts during treatment. I was more suicidal afterwards and my boiling depression turned to lava. My most recent nasal treatment was JUST RIGHT. PERFECT. AS LONG AS YOU ARE IN A FAIRLY GOOD MOOD AND FOCUS ON VERY POSITIVE THINGS DURING IT, ketamine is mental health gold."

• Tre...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 15, 2024

"I started ketamine oral and nasal sprays around 5 years ago. It was a lifesaver for my depression, but it also worked with my pain medications, and combining the two, I finally got some decent relief from my CRPS, which is in both legs and both feet. Unfortunately, it has been over a year since I have had it due to my two doctors going to ketamine infusions, and being on disability, it's not an option as it costs too much. Still hoping to find someone to write the ketamine nasal spray, as $150 a month is better than $800 a week."

• The...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 4, 2023

"I recently started getting 100mg IM injections of ketamine for my treatment-resistant bipolar, treatment-resistant PTSD, and ADHD. It is a jarring experience, but has helped more than any other med on the market. The clinic took a risk since I have a psychotic past, but the treatments ended up stopping the commands in my head completely. I don't think it's amazing for my PTSD, but for the depression and suicidal ideation, it's the best available."

• Har...
• October 25, 2022

"I’ve tried ketamine intravenously and in powder form for depression. You definitely want to be lying down and warm. I felt connected to the world and made me feel not afraid of death. A very positive experience. When taking intravenously, I was also suffering from Lyme disease, which affected me mentally and physically; and I’m not sure if it helped my depression or not. But it was absolutely a peak experience in a positive way."

• noo...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 11, 2023

"Worked when nothing else did. Am marking it 'not recommended' only because it's not appropriate for everyone, it's for genuinely *treatment-resistant* depression, and you have to be willing to work at recovery, it isn't magic."