IV Ketamine & Spravato and Talk Therapy - Yes or No

I have had ADHD, PTSD, and depression for as long as I can remember. I realized something was wrong but was unable to express it, or my parents were not paying attention. I suffered for years. I was diagnosed with ADHD four years ago and am currently on medication to treat it. This was a game changer for me. But the albatross continued to weigh heavily on me. I turned to IV Ketamine WITH Therapy. After six IV treatments, I moved to Spravato. K is much more expensive than Spravato, and I believe it is more effective. But Spravato is covered by insurance.

I read many people's descriptions of their ketamine journeys, and what I found missing from the majority of them was talk therapy. I cannot imagine taking this drug without someone to assist in handling any emotions that may emerge. Everyone's experience varies, yet it is human nature to seek connection. So, why not seek therapy? Medication can hide or even temporarily reduce symptoms, but if the underlying cause is not addressed, it will return in vengeful, unexpected ways.

IMHO, everyone should talk to someone. Some people are strolling about obvious and utterly self-unaware while they are suffering inside. You do not know everything, and neither does the bozo who left a Reddit comment offering you advice. Instead of going to a clinic that is "authorized by law" to give you the medication and then send you home to stew in your emotions without the support you need to help you make sense of it all, seek out professional care that also specializes in mental health.