u/Dysphoric_Otter

I've been doing spravato for about 2 years. It's been a literal life saver. But for me, the antidepressant effects lasts between 4 or 5 days and then I start feeling worse and worse until I go back a week later. It's pretty consistent. The favorite part of my week is going in and chatting with my spravato friends and listening to music while it does its thing. I know that I should be grateful that I get to do it at all. But the rollercoaster of my week is kinda shifty. Anyone else? Any tips?

Three years ago I had a massive heart attack. This led to hypoxia issues that affect my body in some peculiar ways. Fortunately, I remain with my mind intact but my body is a different story. I have something called Lance-adams syndrome and only people who have had cardiac arrest can have it. Basically, my legs and hands shake violently when stressed or just whenever they want. I was at the store today and felt an attack coming and immediately went to the checkout. I was shaking so badly I couldn't swipe my card and had to ask the cashier to do it. So embarrassing. People probably think I'm on drugs or something. One time I had to lay in the middle of the floor and wait until I could get up again. Again, so embarrassing. Anyone have any thoughts or ideas for managing things like this?

Three years ago I had a massive heart attack. This led to hypoxia issues that affect my body in some peculiar ways. Fortunately, I remain with my mind intact but my body is a different story. I have something called Lance-adams syndrome and only people who have had cardiac arrest can have it. Basically, my legs and hands shake violently when stressed or just whenever they want. I was at the store today and felt an attack coming and immediately went to the checkout. I was shaking so badly I couldn't swipe my card and had to ask the cashier to do it. So embarrassing. People probably think I'm on drugs or something. One time I had to lay in the middle of the floor and wait until I could get up again. Again, so embarrassing. Anyone have any thoughts or ideas for managing things like this?

Three years ago I had a very serious attempt to end everything. I was walking my dog one last time and fell down with a heart attack. I laid there until a passerby that new cpr came by and saved my life and I am so incredibly grateful for her. I was out with no heartbeat for long enough to get some brain damage to my motor cortex. Luckily, I am relatively the same mentality, though I have an incredible change for the life I have. And I feel like I'm a different, better person now. Unfortunately, some of my motor functions have been affected. I have a very rare disorder called lance-adams syndrome, will likely have it forever. It's an effect on the motor functions of legs and hands. Basically, I shake very badly and can have trouble walking. My point is, be very grateful for what you have. Consider consequences of your decisions. Love to you all.

Three years ago I had a very serious attempt to end everything. I was walking my dog one last time and fell down with a heart attack. I laid there until a passerby that new cpr came by and saved my life and I am so incredibly grateful for her. I was out with no heartbeat for long enough to get some brain damage to my motor cortex. Luckily, I am relatively the same mentality, though I have an incredible change for the life I have. And I feel like I'm a different, better person now. Unfortunately, some of my motor functions have been affected. I have a very rare disorder called lance-adams syndrome, will likely have it forever. It's an effect on the motor functions of legs and hands. Basically, I shake very badly and can have trouble walking. My point is, be very grateful for what you have. Consider consequences of your decisions. Love to you all.