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by lordfrito 1266 days ago
Similar experience. I suffer from PTSD. A friend recommended ketamine therapy.

Ketamine hole is wild. The first time was the most intense and almost impossible to describe. I now understand what an "altered state" is really all about. It's like all of my senses were turned off, but my consciousness was fully present and I could think clearly. Even though I lost my senses, I could hear music more clearly than I ever could, it's like it permeated my whole being.

Later times are less intense, and a bit predictable, since my brain is more used to the altered state. I've gone probably 8 times in 2 years (6 in the first year, twice last year). It's pretty expensive, so unless you're getting real life-changing results I say it's fun to try but not necessary. It's a small reset of sorts. A nice pick me up.

The biggest upside is that it opens up a part of your mind you didn't know was there. Kinda gets the junk out of the way. I found it is a good place to contemplate things and think about bigger picture. The perspective I gained in my inner space I get to carry with me outside.

Every time I go the clinician asks me what is it that has brought me here. I tell them it's like deciding it's time to get a massage. You don't really need it, and will do just fine without it, but it's a nice thing to do for yourself from time to time.

YMMV

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The anesthetic doses I've been treated with caused very bad dissociative psychotomimetic episodes. Emphasis on YMMV
Yes this.

Please do your own research before messing around with your head.

I only did it because it was in a controlled clinical environment, and my vitals were monitored the entire time. Early in the experience as my senses faded and I lost touch with my body I thought I might be dying. It's a ride, and it's not for everyone.