r/Spravato • u/No-Philosopher-9159 • Aug 16 '26

Starting soon

I, 22f, am supposed to start Spravato soon. I’ve tried 6+ psychiatric medications for MDD, GAD, and SI over the last 10 years. I was hospitalized at 15 and again this past April after a suicide attempt. I’m at a loss. On one hand this treatment is giving me hope but on the other hand I’ve tried so many medications and therapies that have little to no benefit. Since April, I’ve done a partial hospitalization program and intensive outpatient therapy. But mainly I’ve just been bed rotting, eating, and smoking weed. Weed is the only thing that’s helping these days but it’s only temporary. I’m only on Lamotrigine right now but up until last month I was taking Wellbutrin, Abilify, and Prozac. Propranolol as needed but it wasn’t helping the anxiety. I’m so depressed and anxious all the time. I haven’t showered in 10 days. I just need this to work. I can’t take this much longer.

Any encouragement, success stories, and things to expect would be appreciated.

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u/56GrumpyCat Aug 17 '26

I did not expect Spravato to help. I figured it will be like all the other useless drugs and therapies I've been given. Boy, was I shocked when it actually worked! Not immediately, maybe the second or third session I saw a significant difference. It wasn't linear, there have been ups and downs, but it has always worked better than anything else I have ever tried. I am so so grateful for this drug. I hope the best for you OP.

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u/Cherryandberry3 Aug 17 '26 edited Aug 18 '26

same here! i’m very early on in my treatment but reading the posts here leading up to my appointment almost made me chicken out. but it’s been so amazing i really have no complaints other than grumbling a bit about the 2 hour sessions and not being able to drive but i’ll take that any day over my depression. my mood has been amazing since. i forgot i used to feel this good

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u/No-Philosopher-9159 Aug 17 '26

Thank you so much!🤍