Positive Awareness+ Medical Intervention (Spravato) + Lifestyle

Posted by Shirley Hugh-Jesst @audriana, May 6, 2022

Good morning.
For my sense of well-being, I videoed a message during the second phase of one of my Spravato treatment. The video isn't remarkable. It shows the effects as the medication is dissipating. About 45 min duration.
However, I edited it and cut to the chase: I acknowledged that I am a good person and I do love myself and I'm happy to be around.
My message is self-advocacy. Mental illness is too stigmatized--a true form of discrimination.
I would be willing to share the video if it helps alleviate some anxiety for those who are considering Spravato, but are afraid of the stereotypical descriptions of the medication.

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Depression & Anxiety Support Group.

guruji | @guruji | Feb 23, 2023

Has any one used spravato for depression? if so please share your experience

cherip | @cherip | Feb 24, 2023

In reply to @guruji "Has any one used spravato for depression? if so please share your experience" + (show)

I'm working on getting IV ketamine therapy.

Spravato only contains half of the active components in ketamine, and nasal application assumes your nasal passages are open for absorption. Also, they keep records on you that get sent to Spravato's manufacture.

Also, IV therapy is fewer visits.

Spravato seems like a money maker, like when they jack up rates for epi pens and insulin. That's just my opinion, though, with a lot of personal research.

I hate how even drug makers are getting your personal data as a term of treatment. Big Brother is in our medications, in a very big way.

Makes me very sad. Not only does our healthcare suck, but we continue to lose privacy each year.

Good luck!

(Spravato requires you stay at the clinic at least two hours before you can leave, fyi)

sharonwelter1 | @sharonwelter1 | Mar 29, 2023

Has anyone been prescribed spravato nasal spray for pain and depression? What is your experience?

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Mar 31, 2023

In reply to @sharonwelter1 "Has anyone been prescribed spravato nasal spray for pain and depression? What is your experience?" + (show)

Hi @sharonwelter1, welcome. I moved your question about Spravato nasal spray for pain and depression to this existing discussion:
- Positive Awareness+ Medical Intervention (Spravato) + Lifestyle: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/spravatoesketamine/

I did this so that you can connect easily with other members talking about Spravatoe (sketamine) like @audriana @dqg @eczarniecki @guruji @cherip and others.

Sharon, has this treatment been prescribed for you?

connollymom4 | @connollymom4 | Jan 21 6:53pm

In reply to @eczarniecki "I have treatment resistant depression. I considered the Spravato treatment but the process frightened me and..." + (show)

How did the Vagus Nerve Stimulation work?

Melinda | @opai | Feb 4 3:05pm

In reply to @colleenyoung "Hi @sharonwelter1, welcome. I moved your question about Spravato nasal spray for pain and depression to..." + (show)

I had TMS therapy for 2 months then spravato nasal spray for 6 weeks a little nausea, it’s like an out of body experience’ also he put me on Auvelity 45-105mg twice a day I think that helped the most I also take Jornay pm20 mg 1day for ADH which I found out I had at 64 years old.