Disclosure is the Antidote to Shame: Ketamine, Community, and Asking for Help

Lynn and Molly explore the challenges and importance of asking for help with ketamine treatments. They discuss the role of shame in mental illness, the benefits of community support, and practical steps for seeking assistance. With personal stories and specific tips, this episode sheds light on the emotional and logistical aspects of getting the help we need.

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Chapters

00:00 Theme Song and Introduction

01:52 Seeking Community Support to Fund Ketamine Care

04:02 A Cousin's Lasting Impact

05:58 Disclosure as an Antidote to Shame

09:28 Self Reliance as a Trauma Response

10:13 A Community Chips In

13:25 Specific, Amorphous, and Long Term Help

15:21 Ways to Help with Ketamine Care

15:57 Rollerskating in Airports

17:40 The Cost of Ketamine Care in US and Australia

19:50 Sharing What You're Going Through, But Like REALLY

22:39 The Value of a Story

28:40 Setting Expectations When Seeking Support

33:37 We All Know Someone Who Won't Ask for What They Need

35:45 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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