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.Please subscribe, follow, rate, and review us on your preferred podcast platform. Engagement makes the algorithm overlords smile upon Ketamine Insights, which helps us reach more people.Join our community and support our show at patreon.com/ketamineinsights or mollydunn.substack.comEmail us at [email protected]. We love to hear from you!Our Instagram is @ketamineinsights Find all our episodes on our YouTube channel!Our website ketamineinsights.comIf you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please get help. You are never all alone. In the US, you can dial 988.Chapters00:00 Theme Song and Introduction01:52 Seeking Community Support to Fund Ketamine Care04:02 A Cousin's Lasting Impact05:58 Disclosure as an Antidote to Shame09:28 Self Reliance as a Trauma Response10:13 A Community Chips In13:25 Specific, Amorphous, and Long Term Help15:21 Ways to Help with Ketamine Care15:57 Rollerskating in Airports17:40 The Cost of Ketamine Care in US and Australia19:50 Sharing What You're Going Through, But Like REALLY22:39 The Value of a Story28:40 Setting Expectations When Seeking Support33:37 We All Know Someone Who Won't Ask for What They Need35:45 Final Thoughts and FarewellSupport the show