Spravato: The Literal Lifesaver

I have been putting off writing this post for a while, not because I didn’t want to write it, but because I am having a hard time finding the best way to describe my experience with Spravato. Let’s start with the basics, though, which is that Spravato is a nasal spray version of esketamine, which is a drug used to treat depression and anxiety. It is given in a supervised setting, and my understanding is that it is used only for people who have tried multiple other treatments and have had limited to no success. I started taking it near the beginning of last year, with a frequency of between twice a week to once a month, so I think I have a fair bit of experience with it. ...

October 5, 2024 · 13 min