Hi @Shavon , thank you so much for taking the time to add your information and experience. Ketamine is new to me so I did a little research on the internet. It sounds promising, fingers crossed. I understand insurance might not cover it, and it's pricey so I will bring it up with my doc and take it step by step.
May I ask three questions about ketamine? No worries if you do not have time to respond, but if or when you have time - here they are: 1) did you have any G/I side effects? 2) did you add ketamine to the anti-depressant you were already taking or did you take it without being on an anti-depressant? 3) did you go the route of IV infusions or the nasal spray or something else? I thank you kindly in advance for your help.
My doc said we will wait for the sertraline to clear out of my system (which won't take long) - and then try Lexapro. I admit to not feeling the least bit enthused about Lexapro since it is an SSRI and I'm afraid my G/I system will respond similarly to the SSRI sertraline.
And, in closing, I agree with you, Wellbutrin can be just the ticket and I am sorry it is causing you to lose weight you can't afford to lose. Have you tried consulting with a nutritionist? They might be able to help figure out a palatable way to add the calories needed to gain back and maintain weight. Mental health is so important, but being a healthy weight is too.
All the best to you!