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....

October 5, 2024 · 13 min

From Chest Pain to Chronic Pain

Time for the obligatory first post! I am excited to be starting another blog, even though this will probably end up being the hardest one for me to write. My goal is to post weekly at first and see how that goes from there. For now, let me give you an overview of what is going on in my life so we are all caught up. Trigger Warning: This post discusses experiences with chronic pain, mental health struggles, and thoughts of self-harm....

May 17, 2024 · 9 min