Blogging by Dee

I created some fliers that have the basics for in clinic sessions,  since I get asked at least once a week questions on these things, but I wanted to consolidate them into a post where they are readable online vs a PDF.  None of this should replace what your provider tells you. This is only information from a long-time patient who wants to help.  What I Wish I Knew Before My First Ketamine Session A patient guide to your first ketamine journey ——— Before You Go: •Eat a light meal 4 hours before your session. Try not to go in absolutely starving but also not have recently eaten, as the nausea can be intense if you have. •Wear comfy clothes. Think sweatpants, fuzzy socks, soft hoodie. I sometimes wear my PJs.  •Bring something grounding. Eye mask, cozy blanket, small comfort item (like a stone or fidget). •Create a playlist or bring headphones music can help guide your experience. It is usually recommended to use music with no lyrics and piano or instrumentals are the ...

People often ask me about my ketamine experience - especially since I’ve been doing it since the early days, before most clinics had protocols for mental health. So I wanted to share my journey: the awkward beginnings, the hope, the setbacks, and the healing. I’m an almost-50-yr-old mom to three adults, and have had PTSD since childhood, anxiety and depression since early childhood, but received no diagnoses until I was 30. I’ve been in therapy since my diagnoses. Ive been inpatient 10x (2007-2015), I’ve tried over 40 medications, many natural remedies, a healthier body, ECT shock therapy, TMS, genetic testing, and have been to Cleveland Clinic and Mayo Clinic for my mental health. NOTHING helped until I tried Ketamine. I heard about it in 2015 and knew I wanted to try it. Unfortunately there were no clinics near me then, and the cost was $1500 per IV session. Not doable. I waited until 2017 when my pain clinic offered it, then at $350 a session no more insurance coverages. In 2020 my ...