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So called 'alternative' depression options

yokaiCasual Contributor

So called 'alternative' depression options

Greetings. It is the second hour of the next year (2023) and I have just entered this community.

I am a 'newbe' and absolutely have no idea how to navigate myself around here.

I would like to get in touch with people who suffer from Depression and were privileged to undergo clinically monitored Ketamine treatment.

My local (rural? > only 200 km. from Sydney, but feels like a middle of the desert) Health System provides no advice or guidance. ... Long story many people can relate to.

I would like to get in touch with someone who experienced that therapy.

Or tried to.

As stated above - I have no idea how to navigate myself around here. Yet.

I was lucky to find this Forum.

How can I stay in touch with other participants?

Best wishes to all.

Hope to hear back from someone.

Sincerely, Yokai

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In response to: So called 'alternative' depression options

NiteKatSenior Contributor

Re: So called 'alternative' depression options

Hi @yokai

Thanks very much for joining us here. Its a pleasure to have you be part of this community. The members will welcome you (less so overnight) and hopefully help you through these times. There is a lot of knowledge amongst member so hopefully you can receive (and give) some help 🙂

Just to advise that content of member posts will be monitored according to SANE guidelines which you can click on anytime to check out.

Once again, welcome.

NiteKat (mod)

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NatureLoverSenior Contributor

Re: So called 'alternative' depression options

Hi and welcome, @yokai , it's good you've joined.

I don't know anything about the ketamine option myself, but just wanted to welcome you to the forums.

A handy forum tip is if you type @ and then click on a name in the drop-down box, that person will get a notification and won't miss your reply.

I hope you find the forums supportive...

Edited to add: You can type 'ketamine' or 'depression' into the Search bar above if you like...

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yokaiCasual Contributor

Re: So called 'alternative' depression options

Thank you for your warm welcome NiteKat

Much appreciated.

I am going to look around for a few days. So to speak. To learn the etiquette and navigation.

I am excited to be here.

Many questions to ask

Sincerely, Yokai

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yokaiCasual Contributor

Re: So called 'alternative' depression options

Thank you for your kindness @NatureLover

I am a bit overwhelmed, but feeling safe here.

I will follow your navigation hints.

Sincerely, Yokai

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ChristofuuuSenior Contributor

Re: So called 'alternative' depression options

@yokai

Welcome to the forums. Is it just ketamine in particular that you are considering as an alternative treatment option?

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David_888Senior Contributor

Re: So called 'alternative' depression options

@yokai

Various electrical forces go against our head and depress us.

It also creates the sub, con, suss.

Your not alone.

Be well

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