To me, having an experience of the medicine is an important factor, but not necessarily critical. I have worked with a pain medicine specialist for Ketamine therapy who has a very soothing and caring manner for example. To my knowledge, he has never experienced Ketamine personally. It has been a valuable tool for me in my recovery from C-PTSD and major depression. When Spravato was approved, I switched from infusions and am now able to get my treatment covered by my health plan. Insurance coverage opens doors for many who would not otherwise be able to benefit from psychedelic therapy. Unfortunately, the FDA only approved the medication and medical supervision, so as a patient, one needs to provide their own therapist. I am lucky that I have been able to do that by scheduling Zoom sessions with my covered therapist for integration. I have tried other psychedelic therapies as well, but Ketamine has had the best results.
I like what she said about taking properties of the medicine out. That it had colonialism vibes. She makes a lot of sense about keeping the plant properties intact.
To me, having an experience of the medicine is an important factor, but not necessarily critical. I have worked with a pain medicine specialist for Ketamine therapy who has a very soothing and caring manner for example. To my knowledge, he has never experienced Ketamine personally. It has been a valuable tool for me in my recovery from C-PTSD and major depression. When Spravato was approved, I switched from infusions and am now able to get my treatment covered by my health plan. Insurance coverage opens doors for many who would not otherwise be able to benefit from psychedelic therapy. Unfortunately, the FDA only approved the medication and medical supervision, so as a patient, one needs to provide their own therapist. I am lucky that I have been able to do that by scheduling Zoom sessions with my covered therapist for integration. I have tried other psychedelic therapies as well, but Ketamine has had the best results.
I like what she said about taking properties of the medicine out. That it had colonialism vibes. She makes a lot of sense about keeping the plant properties intact.
Thanks for this interview, Sara has a real clear way to delivery her thoughts.
Wow. Powerful reflections and so on point in every way.
Outstanding interview!