Mental State: Episode 5 How Ketamine Can Treat Depression
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- Dr. Ryan Wakim M.D., board certified and nationally recognized psychiatrist, is joined by Dr. Jon LaPlante M.D. Join them as they discuss Jon's journey through depression and how Ketamine helped him during his darkest times.
You can visit the Elizabeth & Claire LaPlante Foundation at www.laplantefoundation.com
I’m on my 8th session of Ketamine. It has completely changed my life for the better! My dad committed suicide when I was 5 and shortly after that, I watched my mom get raped by 2 of her drug dealers. I was never okay after that. Since I started ketamine, I’m excited about life every day! It’s an absolute miracle! It’s the greatest gift I’ve ever been given ❤️
Happy it's working for u that's awful trauma 😢
Wow!! I’d love to chat with you more about your experience.
Two minutes in and I'm moved to tears. Losing a child shouldn't exist.
Those of you who are making ignorant comments about their masks...why are you on here? When this was taped the vaccines weren't even out yet. Even if they were, what difference does it make? Thank you Dr. Wakim & Dr. LaPlante. I just wish it was easier to be able to get this treatment, with and without insurance.
You still think that masks work? Give me a break - virtual signaling 101…
They’re stupid let’s ignore them.
I'm a provider and received Ketamine Infusions IV and now at home. You can get at home treatments which are sent to your home, sublingual (under the tongue) or nasal for less than $400 for a month of treatment. This is less than cost of an infusion, includes the MD, prescriber, staff. The reason is the prescription of Ketamine is typically $30. Im a licensed provider in 10 states and it is more of a cure than anything I have seen by far. PTSD/OCD/Treatment Resistant Depression in me and better than I have ever been in 20 years.
Awesome, I started the sublingual ketamine two weeks ago but I think it’s a very small dose now. .5 so far and I think it had made a difference but could get better. Thank you for sharing. Tried TMS 36 sessions. Then another 36 a year later. Lasted about 6-7 months then I was the same as before w depression.
May i ask what your dose is?
@@MariaReyes-jp4lb I just finished my 36 tms treatments.. Didn't work, I'm very disappointed😔
@@pamspencer5733 I’m sorry to hear that.
@@pamspencer5733 hang in there, I heard they’re doing trials now to legalize mushrooms really soon. Already legal in some states. Really good reviews on those also. Let’s cross our fingers.
This story has me in tears
OMG, I'm so blown out by this story. I know of a man who is a twin. His twin was killed by a drunk driver and their mother subsequently committed suicide. UGH. Thank you for sharing this, I hope it is helpful to others. God bless
I go for first of 6 treatments IV ketamine. I’m nervous but praying this helps. Being treated for Depression, Anxiety and PTSD and am in a very dark place. This gives me hope. THANKYOU for sharing your story!! I’m so happy for positive outcome with Ketamine. You give me hope. Many blessings
How was it? I’m going in within two weeks. I’m nervous about it also.
@@pliant75 I have my last Friday. I found it good first two and next three did not bring me any relief, came home crying.
It feels like your out of your body. It’s supposed to create new neuropaths to replace our “scarred” ones. The treatment itself feels wonderful. I did not have nausea. The staff gives you Zofran prior to. I had IV. IM and oral also available. I have read 1 in 5 people are resistant. I’m afraid that may be me. Good luck, I hope all goes well for you. I will be sending positive thoughts!
@@robinkorch-schwing1435 thank you so very much for responding. I really hope this or another treatment will be successful for you.
@@robinkorch-schwing1435 have you ever tried Spravato?
@@pliant75How are you today?
Too bad insurance companies don't cover the $300 - $1,000 per infusion, even though it can be lifesaving.
Can I ask what insurance you have?
@@michellelinden2665 I wasn’t remarking so much for myself as for a couple of formerly suicidal friends. One was able to get ketamine (the money came from friends - her Medicare didn’t cover it), one wasn’t. My insurance is about to change, but it’s Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
I have BCBS PPO and I was told by my psychiatrist today that my insurance covers Ketamine treatment.
I am starting this treatment next week. My BCBS contract covers both the treatment and the medicine. May want to double check
Correct Medicaid does not cover. I’m not on disability and barely able to work so I can’t afford this but desperately need something.
Why do bad things happen to good people. Wish you all the best Jon. You're a good man.
_"Even the most unhappy of experiences, shall we say, which seem to occur in the Catalyst of the Spirit of the adept, seen from the viewpoint of the spirit, may, with the discrimination possible in shadow, be worked with until light equaling the light of brightest noon descends upon the adept and positive or service-to-others illumination has occurred._
_The service-to-self adept will satisfy itself with the shadows and, grasping the light of day, will toss back the head in grim laughter, preferring the darkness."_
Ra Material (1981)
_in our dimension, my friend, it is often the seemingly negative things which are helpful to us -- if we can make light of them. The darker the darkness, the brighter the light. It is a call to the being which resides in you. The Kingdom of Heaven is within. Nothing can cover it, just as no cloud can affect the sun in its ever shining. It's a cloud. See how easily it brushes aside with the wave of your hand. While things that may seem positive end up being harmful to us. The key is to look at each experience of Life as a gift. For such it is. It is our judgment that an experience is negative that causes pain. An exercise in achieving connection to intelligent infinity, you may be instructed to forgive in your heart the person and the situation that seems most impossible to forgive. Once this has been achieved, you will realize that all situations in life are equal. All things are handled in the same exact way. This makes it rather easy. This is a spiritual way of seeing life. That there is no order of difficulty in miracles. Bad things seemingly happen to good people because they are lessons in love, light and forgiveness. Peace be to you. You have the power. Turn not away from the light, for it is in our weakness the Creator makes us strong._
Starting my treatment in a couple days. Glad this video exists because I was getting nervous about it
How did it go? I start mine next week
How did it go for both of you?
Send this interview to the Congress and you may change the world.
There have been several comments asking whether Medicaid, Medicare, or private insurance companies will pay for ketamine infusions. The answer is determined by which state you live in. Some states have Medicaid expansion and you can find doctors in those States where you can get 100% of the procedure paid for. Other states don't have full Medicaid expansion so you will have a copay. I don't know how much that would be. Other states Medicaid pays nothing. It's definitely worth investing your time to figure out how the rules work in your state. If you have a good relationship with your doctor's office that would be where I would start. Otherwise, call your primary insurance provider. Expect it to take several days to get a straight answer. Ketamine is relatively new for depression.
I live in Maine and 100% of my treatments and transportation to them are paid for. A friend in Arizona gets nothing paid for.
I was given Special K for my brain surgery and had a similar experience under anesthesia. I was in a coma for weeks after my Craniotomy but, eventually...I came back to consciousness, pain free. Of course I'd had a Major Surgery for a brain aneurysm so my experience afterwards was dramatically different but...I can definitely relate to this man's experience with Ketamine induced state of mind. Very interesting.
When he said I could feel myself looking for my daughter and my wife. 😢 life is not fair life is brutal.
Amazing story I’m so happy Dr Laplant is better !
There's a whole lot of people here saying they're going to start and pretty much nobody saying that they finished
I had a similar experience with Spravato. It saved my life
I'm glad to hear that. I'm hoping to start that soon!
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Me too
What is Spravato?
@@FROFilmsIRE Spravato is a esketamine nasal spray
How was your experience with ketamine.. was it helpful.. has it any side effects.. plz let me know.. I am suffering from depression for four years
It’s not how few providers know about this is how few providers admit to knowing about this if they don’t admit to being familiar with it at all they don’t have to even deal with possibly covering it
Thanks for sharing on such a difficult trauma, and the resultant success story.
His voice is so comforting
What is your opinion regarding ketamine tablets that they advertise online?
Many thanks and respect to both of you. I'm 74 and was on Methadone for 7 years with the V.A. for chronic back and knee pain. With the help of a wonderful doctor, I managed to finally get off Methadone. The process took 9 months. However, within 6 weeks I gained 18 pounds and my energy, spirit, attitude and zest for life just went down the tubes. I'm about to embark on an in-home Ketamine protocol. I understand that that oral use of Ketamine is the least effective way to ingest it. but I'm still very hopeful that I will get positive results. Take care and be well.
Great interview! Thank you both!
Thanks for sharing. My daughter is currently taking the Ketamine treatment
This one is intense. I’ve only told one person that I do this. Definitely not for attention. One comment about using your eyes to experience a strong sensation…watching horror movies? I wonder if this is some form of seeing something intense to stop rumination. I’ve always wondered why I gravitate toward horror movies. Maybe this is related.
God bless you guys.
Thank you for sharing about this substance that can change thought process after traumatic events, I hope there would be more support from my family and community. I don't want to lose more than I have already and if confronted with another trauma I don't know how I could cope but I've tried at least five different antidepressants and I still feel same or worse. So again thank you, may many people come to understanding and importance if you have a loved one that is suffering in life
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Thank you for being so open. At a time we are all praying for Senator Fetterman. I am sorry that you were tolld that the Dr said he know your mental state. Nobody knows what you are feeling and thinking. That is where the loneliness and helplessness lies in it's own way in every person.
I'm supposed to start ketamine troches soon (Really low dose). I have bad dizziness most of the time and, wondering if anyone noticed if ketamine has helped with that? I have TRD / GAD and some SSRI meds would take away almost all of my dizziness. (For me, it's definitely related to anxiety). The effects don't last but a month and, I'm back to feeling really dizzy.
What I'm hoping is if I start out slow, the dizziness will go away. From there, I'd be able to handle to take higher doses. Has anyone else had issues with that and it made them less dizzy? That's what I'm most worried about. It's hard to find someone with those specific issues. I'm running out of treatment options. (Tried meds/TMS/therapy)
How are you?
i start microdosing next week. fingers crossed!
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Best one yet!
I’m so numb at this point. I hope ketamine helps
I’m in Australia I’m starting Monday nasal treatment I hope it works as good for me
Hi I hope your treatment went well. Could you tell me has it helped you with intrusive thoughts and ruminating
I'm in Australia too, Sydney. Where are you getting it done?
@@Mannsy83 hey im up in Toowoomba it didn’t help me i did it for 6 months it just made me really sick. But you have to understand that i have tried every type of medication over the last 10 years and my body just rejects it it’s me my body just can’t take on medications. I have to battle alone without Meds its hard i tell you but its doable it just fucking sux big time. I have to keep busy I have to work or have projects going all the time or I spiral into this PTSD pit of hell!
I take a specific medication as well as a ani depressant too. How do I get this? Do they take insurance? I need help!!
Depends on the doc as to whether or not insurance will pay for it. You have to find a doc that is willing to go to bat for you and work with your insurance company.
@@dbsabo2 In my experience it's impossible.
@@SuperGuanine You have to find the right doc willing to submit the billing to your insurance company after providing an infusion. It's the only way one can find out whether or not one's insurance will cover it.
@Jeffrey John what’s insta name?
looking for an at home ketamine treatment I live in South Florida, any suggestions?
I’m about to start Better U. The patient portal is so helpful. I’m excited to start!
Nue life and mindbloom are at home ketamine companies that offer oral ketamine sent to your home it cost much less than the intravenous clinics
HAPPŸŸ offers financing and ends up being about $60/month after a $300 down payment. There are tons of extras they throw in too like talk therapy, music therapy, journaling, and more! I'm about to start with them as soon as I can have my assessment and I'm so excited!
Just did my first ketamine treatment and had a similar experience with my younger sister who died at the end of February…
Not advisable to get on with ketamine is not highly recommended.
We have natural supplements that will help so much.
Ive started esketamine 56 and 84 no chsnge . I have severe anxiety as part of my depression can it help with that
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Where are you located ?
Hey Chris! We are located in a few locations in the greater Pittsburgh area! Give us a call and we can find out what might be closest to you: www.mytransformations.com/
i’m hoping ketamine saves my life
Does NOT work for everyone. 😢
Apparently, people complaining about the masks were too stupid to scroll down and just "listen" to the conversation.
It’s amazing how ridiculous those masks look now.
Who can trust two doctors that are wearing masks when they don't work, check the reports out now but any doctors should have known it was all theatrics and try give a virologist a mask like either of those and tell them to enter a room with someone with a suspected contagious disease and they'd tell you to get stuffed.
Oh shush
If you are vaccinated, you could have taken your masks off. It could have been a lot more impactful if we saw your facial expressions with this crucial message. But I do appreciate you and feel for you. Wishing you the best with your continued journey on your wellness.
Vaccinated or not, at this point, we had to wear a mask…what a ridiculous comment to make on such a serious subject
😂😂😂
Masks. Lost it
I'm watching this in April 2023 and those masks now seem really unnecessary.
I think all the wearing of n95 masks is getting tired.
I’m triggered by the masks, so I won’t watch.
Very useful content but with respect it would have been better if you did it via zoom or outside. The masks are really creepy and distracting sorry
I agree, it’s pathetic that they are wearing masks while pretending to have a normal discussion.
@@FROFilmsIRE pretending -laugh out loud-you are pretending to be listening..I'm sure it was required and protection against covid...why are you people so worried about the masks listen to the info!
What's with the masks? Poke me with a fork on the mask ordeal!
That mask is such a turnoff.
Why are you wearing a mask?
Per the CDC guidelines at the time of filming; this was recommended.
you act like they're naked..they are wearing mask because it's a good look!
@@TransformationsCareNetworkDid CDC guidelines recommend the use of ketamine for treating depression at the time of filming? They don’t always give good advice.
I really wanted to watch this, but the masks are too annoying. 😔
grow up.
I’m fascinated by the subject but I simply cannot watch two grown men wearing surgical masks while talking to each. Utterly farcical and hysterical
They are far too intelligent to take medical advice from an orange con man
It’s a shame. You’re missing out!
What’s the problem with conservatives and masking in the age of rona! you put on cloths and shoes for protection but now this is terrible? The same people who want to control female production organs and all about abiding the law and decency Wink 😉 wink for decency
@@WolcottOakTree the orange one whose largely responsible for the vaccines?
@@avery-brown a big ol baby
I am so heat broken for what happened to your beautiful wife and daughter and that you had to endure such pain. Thank you both for starting this foundation. I would love to talk to both of you about bringing awareness and making ketamine available in my town as suicide rates are climbing and close friends are not as lucky to have this medicine within reach. Please contact me at hubbarms@georgetown.edu. Thank you!