I had first Spravato (ketamine nasal spray) treatment yesterday.  The man running the clinic was nice and explained everything.  You self administer the nasal spray.  I felt clumsy but it worked.  They gave 3 doses, 5 min apart. Checked blood pressure periodically and mostly just let me relax

It seemed to take effect pretty quickly. Things looked further away and I felt happy. Then, I felt an intense high where everything got brighter that seemed to last for about 15 min. Then I started coming down. Things looked normal. I had to be there for 2 hours until I was safe to leave. I was still wobbly but my husband picked me up and walked me out.

Some people get nauseous but I felt okay. It drips down your throat and tastes bad but it was tolerable.  I brought headphones and listened to a music playlist. I got a headache today so I took some electrolytes.

Overall it was pleasant.  I go back wed and go twice/week for a month and then psychiatrist decides taper. Some people stay on it long term maintenance, others feel they don’t need it and taper off.