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words that got away's avatar

so happy I found you and this piece. I’ve been doing ketamine sessions since 2021, and they’ve helped tremendously. it’s almost time for my annual booster session and I am considering Mindbloom so my husband doesn’t have to take time off to drive me, too, again.

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Linnea Butler, MS, LMFT's avatar

I love to hear stories like this, when Ketamine has helped someone make meaningful changes in their life. And I love that your husband was so supportive too. It really is a gift. Mindbloom is a valid option, but don’t discount the importance of having a guide to help hold the space if needed. I wish you well in your healing journey. 🙏

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Rageforthemachine's avatar

I've been doing ketamine for about two years, first infusions and then added sublingual at home, for lifelong dysthymia. It takes away my suicidal ideation and points me in a good direction, but I can't help but feel while if I had gotten this 30 years ago it would have been completely life-altering, today my old brain is just too resistant to change.

I've never done KAP, and while I am curious about what it entails, I also don't know if it is entirely right for my issues. And as with all things mental health cost and availability are issues.

I am glad you found that special clarity in your life though and found a path to help others with it as well. Good luck to you.

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John Heavner's avatar

This is fascinating, Linnea. I'm no scientist, but I read research from psychology and neuroscience often, but also the stories of scientists whose ground-breaking work is often initially shunned by <extremely conservative> other scientists. Simply because it doensn't align with the status quo. Thanks for posting!

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