IV ketamine for bipolar depression: what my first treatment actually felt like. After 30 years, 20+ psychiatric medications and ECT, I walked into my first ketamine infusion with no fear and no hesitation. This is what happened inside that room.

This is Part 2 of a 3-part series. This is my deeply personal account of what IV ketamine treatment actually feels like from inside the chair, not from a clinical perspective but from the perspective of someone who has lived with severe bipolar for three decades. If you or someone you love lives with bipolar, treatment-resistant depression, or is curious about ketamine therapy, this episode is for you. This is not medical advice.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why I walked into my first treatment without an ounce of fear
• Exactly what happens during an IV ketamine session, step by step
• Why I describe this as a powerful intersection of spiritual intention and traditional medicine

• The practice of setting an intention before each treatment
• What a fully immersive ketamine journey actually felt like
• The mood shift I felt very soon after, something I'd never experienced in 30 years
• How my speech, coordination, and sense of agency started returning
• Why self-advocacy and preparation shaped my entire experience

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