Psychological Reactions to Medications/Substances - Part 1

[dollyvee]

Thanks Papa Coco, I'll check that out.

[Kizzie]

I just want to add a word here that OOTS does not endorse or promote the use of microdosing with illegal psychedelics.  It is also recommended working with medical professionals with legal substances such as Ketamine.

I know many of us are desperate for relief, myself included, but just please be cautious if you do choose to micro-dose.

The good news is there is a LOT of research being done and it is likely we will see more legal psychedelics for therapeutic use in the near future.

[sanmagic7]

kizzie, reading thru your experience w/ getting help w/ meds from someone who is a specialist (psychiatrist) has been terrible - frustrating, maddening, and heartbreaking.  so very sorry you're going thru all this.  the mental health realm is sadly and sorely lacking in compassion, and relational trauma is sadly and sorely lacking in understanding, let alone validity and acceptance.

i agree w/ you about staying away from illegal drugs.  there is so much we can't understand about how something works on the brain, in what capacity, and what dosage to use that keeps us sane and healthy.

i do sincerely hope you find some help and relief for what you've been going thru, my dear kizzie.  standing right beside you with this.  sending love and a hug filled w/ help and hope.

[Kizzie]

Tks so much for your caring support San! It has been and still is horrible and I don't wish this on anyone.  Mental health is so secondary in medicine to physical issues.  I was at the ER twice this week and that was quite clear sadly.

I will take your hope and hug it close as I try to get myself the help I need. 

[Papa Coco]

Kizzie;

HUGE hugs from me too. I think you're such an amazing person. I'm sending the most positive thoughts I can your way.

[Blueberry]

i agree w/ you about staying away from illegal drugs.  there is so much we can't understand about how something works on the brain, in what capacity, and what dosage to use that keeps us sane and healthy.

i do sincerely hope you find some help and relief for what you've been going thru, my dear kizzie.  standing right beside you with this.  sending love and a hug filled w/ help and hope.

and I'm so sorry Kizzie that it's so hard to get adequate psychiatric care in the form of being prescribed medication that will help where you are! I'm grateful that it's plainly much easier where I am, tho not psychedelics et al, just plain what they're allowed to prescribe. It's good to be able to feel gratitude

I hope you don't have to go to ER again, but if you do, I hope you can picture some of us from OOTS sitting there with you if it's helpful

[dollyvee]

Kizzie sorry to hear that you've been in the ER twice this week. Hope you find some relief.

If anyone is interested, there is a documentary on Netflix right now called how to change your mind about the growing research into psychedelics.

[Armee]

Ah, Kizzie. I'm wishing you a better week. I'm sorry I wish I had something helpful to say.

[Kizzie]

Off to my GP this morning and going to ask about Ketamine and about going off SSRI for some other kind of med as I think for whatever reason I've become intolerant of SSRIs.  Couldn't even get out of bed yesterday. 

[Armee]

 

I'm so sorry it's been such a challenge Kizzie. I really appreciate you .

[Blueberry]

Good luck Kizzie!

[sanmagic7]

i echo everyone's sentiments, kizzie.  hope it goes well w/ your GP and you finally get some relief.  we'll be there if you want the support.  love and hugs

[Kizzie]

Tks so much everyone 

So she did agree to refer me for the Ketamine BUT first we have to get my blood pressure down.  It was quite high yesterday and when I went to the ER and I'm not taking anything so I'm taking readings until Tues and then she will decide what to do.  I'm fairly certain she will put me on BP medication until I get through all this anxiety but that's OK, better doing something about it then let it take a toll on my body.   

Anyway, once it's down and stable I can go try the Ketamine providing they clear me also. The only contraindication is my BP so I should be OK to go ahead once it's down.  The clinic is booking in to Set so it will still be a month or so but it gives me something to hang onto.  I just hope this helps.  I start therapy with a trauma therapist from the clinic on Mon - they treat a lot of PTSD but also Complex PTSD. 

[Papa Coco]

Kizzie,

I'm so glad you and your doctor are working together for this Ketamine journey. I'm with you, No one should do anything like this without a doctor's assistance. It's important that your BP is stable before starting and I'm glad your doctor is fixing that first.

Congratulations that K is going to become available to you!

[Blueberry]

Yay Kizzie So happy for you that there seems a way forward.