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Personally, I have no issues with the dissociative effects per se. However, studies have determined that they aren't related to the antidepressant effect. Fwiw, a full clinical dose feels like ~1/4 of a 'rail'. There's no introspective trip here, just slight drunkenness.

(Incidentally, we have some evidence that the metabolite that causes the effect can be blocked via concurrent CBD administration - without reducing the dissociative effect)

The standing appointment to get slightly high for a couple of hours every three days does get inconvenient (though it's not as problematic as the resultant insomnia). I expect esketamine will be more so, for less antidepressant effect. And, being a controlled substance, I'm concerned I'll be unable to increase my dosage to make up the difference.



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