#039: Stepping Outside of Linear Time to Treat Depression | Danielle Heap

01/03/23 • 39 min

Danielle Heap has struggled with depression since she was young. About eight years ago she was misdiagnosed as bipolar. Six years ago, her diagnosis was changed to a borderline personality with treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive tendencies. Even with a combination of medications including anti-depressants, mood stabilizers, and anti-psychotics, Danielle's emotions were volatile and could change in a matter of hours. On top of that, Danielle experienced postpartum depression after the birth of her son.

Danielle sought out ketamine therapy to see if it could help with her depression. Initially, she used a nasal spray and then received ketamine infusions. On ketamine, Danielle stepped outside of linear time and viewed her life experiences from a different perspective. All rumination ceased and her suicidal ideations dissipated.

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Drea Bachman has experienced mental health challenges for most of her life. She tried different treatments for her depression, including psilocybin microdosing and electroconvulsive therapy, but didn't find relief. In addition to experiencing depression, Drea has also experienced disapproval and hurtful comments from others because she is a transgender woman.

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