Halsey Pt 2: Overcoming Postpartum Depression and Clinical Ketamine Therapy That Changed Everything

[@carlybun231]

Halsey calling out the pharmaceutical industry for wanting to keep people sick, I appreciate that 💜

[@meidson12]

That's a really dangerous statement to make. She has other options, people don't. Some people really need to keep taking their meds. I've seen many cases where people buy these conspiracy theories and die because of it. Look, I know the statament isn't exactly wrong. But it's also not that accurate, either. Big Pharma only cares about profits, that's a fact. However, they still need to give some result. So they choose the middle path = medications that help by 20 - 40% they also don't know many things work, sadly. neuroscientists now revealed that serotonin doesn't help to treat depression, it just happens that SSRIs work. But they don't know how. They also revealed that depression is not, in fact, a chemical imbalance. Psychiatrists have been saying that they overestimated the how much SSRIs helped. It's something like 20-40%. Because of this, a lot of them now say it's only worth taking it if you have moderate-severe depression, because in mild depression the numbers are like 20% of improvement, which doesn't make much of a difference since the depression is mild. About chronic illnesses, they also don't know A LOT. And because they are relatively rare, Pharmas won't fund studies, because it wouldn't be profitable if it's rare. That's why they put so much money in depression studies, because everyone is depressed. That's why they promoted the sh*t out of SSRIs. The science showed that it helped with depression, however, this is all new. So now, new studies are coming out showing that it wasn't the salvation they thought it was... Honestly, I'm growing more and more skeptical of doctors and the medicine institutions. But what choice do I have? If I stop taking some of the meds I take, I could die. That's why I find these statements dangerous. You have to be cautious with what you say when you're a celebrity.

[@ditzyasmr13]

I had surgery one time and they gave me ketamine as a way of sedation. I kid you not, the day after while I was recovering I began googling "does surgery make your depression go away." I had no idea prior to this that ketamine was beneficial to mental health until later and realized that's what it was. I can't describe how it felt other than my brain felt.. "clean?" Like somebody came in there and gave it a good scrub lol. It was a huge difference that I noticed without having any knowledge of the benefits of ketamine.

[@JustMe-12345]

If I remember correctly that is actually how they discovered this.

[@myskatt333]

More doctors don't recommend it because most insurance doesn't cover it yet. My son, myself, and my mother would greatly benefit from this therapy, but without our insurance to cover it, we can't afford it. I'm so grateful Halsey is doing better, she makes the world a more beautiful place! Such an informative video, thank you for sharing your story Ashley, and thanks to the doctors as well! You've got a new subscriber here💜

[@ayla1849]

I started looking into it and unfortunately it can also be really difficult to access if you don’t have someone who could drive you a few hours and back to a clinic or hospital that does it

[@myskatt333]

@ayla1849 Good point. I had no idea we had it available in my city until I watched this. Hopefully, it will become more widely available and covered by more insurance companies soon!

[@nashvegasmgt]

My daughter could really benefit from this, but unfortunately her insurance doesn’t cover it. I found a clinic somewhat close, but they do not have any pricing on their website. What kind of prices were you quoted?

[@canada954]

Where I work, they consider Spravato kind of as an alternative and a lot of insurances cover it (maybe not always great coverage). There’s also assistance programs to cover the copays. Maybe something to look into! It is a nasal spray instead of an IV

[@nolaheart]

Yes, spravato is covered usually and isn't as expensive bc you don't need to have an iv. Medicare pays.

[@Briana-Mars]

For everyone who can't afford ketamine therapy, you can also increase neuroplasticity through meditation, learning new things, diet, and exercise.

[@NK-kr5mr]

Thank you, I was going to look up this exact thing

[@BabyBinx2021]

Halsey is an extremely beautiful/intelligent woman. She’s glowing!! The thing’s she discussed in part 1&2 were very helpful for many women (including myself). The medical industry is full of gaslighters. Woman concerns are often ignored. I have my own experiences with this. I hope the best for all the ladies out there and the future of women’s health!

[@SHEMDPodcast]

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[@AleinWonderland]

I have been extremely sick for years in and out of hospitals and doctors offices (many of which have not been kind where I live). I didn’t even want to be me or around me, and I did not want to debilitate anyone else. Yet my husband just walked out to the porch after working 7 hours then moving furniture out of our house for 5, when I could not help at all due to my current state, and told me how proud he was that I did what I did today. He loves me more than anything, no matter how sick I am. I currently have Muscle Tension Dysphonia (I cannot speak as the muscles around my vocal chords are paralyzed), and he takes any second he has to come hug me and love me and talk to me via writing. He never complains or gets mad at me. I write this to tell you that there is a person out there for you, even if you are sick, as long as you still put the effort in to love and do your best.

[@theresag.4188]

🥺 This is so special. You chose well!!!! ❤❤❤ true love! Through sickness and in health!

[@dollface1449]

So beautiful, sending you and your family so much love❤

[@solfh]

Well the fact that you were lucky doesn’t mean the rest of us is. Just live your life and let the rest live without your cheap positivity. That’s like me saying as long as you make an effort you won’t be paralyzed. Well is not up to me to say so and that’s hurtful and dxmb.

[@AleinWonderland]

@@solfh People who write stuff like this are usually in a dark place and when you are positivity feels like an insult. Believe it or not life is sh*t a lot of the time so you have to man up and try to make the best of it. When you do that it gets better

[@sunklair]

@@AleinWonderland Honestly, don't even give them your time. It's good to read that some people do have the support that they need to get better. And I'm happy for you!

[@HrammBabamm]

“You re-evaluate everything that you think of the people” is lesson I learned with these disease

[@amandareynolds3481]

I wish there were more caring doctors like Dr. A who actually listened to patients instead of just a revolving door business. I've had symptoms going on for 2 years with no Dr who seems to know what's going on and just brushed it off and tried to give me meds. We need more Dr. A's in this world!!!

[@imjustanasshlesometimes3488]

I've been doing Spravato (Ketamine) therapy for about 7 wks now. I lost my mom in the past yr and my mental and physical health declined horribly. Both my chronic pain and depression have improved. A lot. I can't take SSRIs. This has been a Godsend. Truly.

[@SHEMDPodcast]

Thank you so much for sharing your story. We are so happy that this episode resonated with you xx

[@ZeBeFruity]

there is some kind of magic going on here. over the two days watching this series, all the pieces finally came together helping me clearly see the cause of my 10 year undiagnosed/misdiagnosed illness. just back from my osteopath who confirmed it, then the obligatory slapping my wrist for self diagnosing. forever thank you

[@marianacastroevans5142]

that's so amazing, I'm really happy for you :)

[@SHEMDPodcast]

So happy this podcast helped you get clarity in your health diagnosis! Thank you for listening.

[@moun2157]

I'm a 24yo male and I've been a fan of Halsey since 2016. Thanks for sharing your life with us. I learned so much with your podcast!

[@JustMe-12345]

At a psychiatric clinic I did an internship at they used a ketamine nasal spray for depression where other medication did not work. I think it will keep becoming more common

[@SHEMDPodcast]

It is such a great tool that can help so many women! We are so glad this episode resonated with you xx

[@genevievehollingsworth25]

Ketamine is also a HUGE game changer for chronic pain specifically neurological chronic pain. I have several videos on my profile of my journey with crps (complex regional pain syndrome) and inpatient ketamine infusions were the catalyst to helping me get out of a wheelchair and begin to relearn how to walk. I have lived with crps since 2011 (mine began after a running injury, it then spread into my entire left leg and into my left arm) and ketamine infusions are why I am still here. The only thing is that they NEEEEEED to be affordable, inpatient is sometimes covered by insurance but outpatient isn’t and it’s just not feasible for people to pay what hey cost. I have to get them done every few months to control my pain, they are my lifeline and I don’t know what I would do without them. Lots of love to Halsey and everyone who suffers with chronic illnesses 💗💗💗

[@SHEMDPodcast]

Thank you for sharing your story and listening!

[@alegria716]

As someone who has major depressive disorder. This makes me want to cry. 😢

[@annaobrcian763]

I feel you❤it will get better I promise you❤we’ll get treatment one way or another!!!

[@Saundra-jq7rm]

You aren't alone I have it to. We are warriors. It sounds hokey but it's true, we are battling the worst form of depression everyday. You have it , it does not have you. Remember you got this. Stay strong, Stay here and keep fighting. ❤✌️ Best wishes.

[@paulanicole4786]

i have never in my life heard of ketamine therapy...so interesting to hear from both someone who has benefitted from it and a doctor who has recommended many people to do it. what a wonderful podcast and what a beautiful patient-doctor/friends relationship to see here.

[@theodorehartman5086]

The respect I have for Halsey and that SHE MD podcast just more than quadrupled. Granted, some of this information does not apply to me, but it seems like we all understand Halsey and what she's gone through and who she is. I just wanted to thank Halsey and SHE MD for this podcast. The amount of information presented in this podcast and also in part one is just mind-boggling... It was eye-opening and real.

[@SHEMDPodcast]

Thank you so much for listening!

[@ErinNorthcuttEvans]

Some insurances will pay for the service but not the medication which is not outrageous in price! Definitely worth looking into!

[@divinetimingMi]

I loved listening to her. She seems so kind and sweet. Thanks for the information.

[@ShainoorFarhadKhan]

I love how strong she truly is.

[@AleinWonderland]

Thank you ladies. You might have just saved my mom.

[@dusktodawn17]

I really loved both episodes, so informative. I'm really glad Ash got the help she needs and is much better. I just wish more doctors would be like Doctor A, most of the ones I've encountered are dissmissive, gaslighting, don't listen and don't care about my concerns. I really think having a good doctor is a luxury nowadays and it's really sad. I hope it changes some day, and proper healthcare can become something you dont have to be upper class to have.

[@SHEMDPodcast]

Thank you for listening! We hope to educate more listeners so they can be their own health advocates.

[@DaltonPorter]

Love Ash so much. So happy she is taking her health into her own hands and FIGHTING to keep these illnesses at bay. She’s had a rough (but very transformative) couple years and I am so so proud of her. Can’t wait to watch more. We need a part 3 (maybe discussing some of her more nutritive/diet/exercise regimens?) Thank you for this!!

[@SHEMDPodcast]

Thank you for listening! Glad you enjoyed!

[@ahoyaj]

This is absolutely life changing. The first part made me connect a lot of dots/mystery symptoms that I think might be endo. Also hadn't heard of KIT before and am really interested in learning more thanks to this.

[@seasonal.plants]

Halsey is the strongest person alive omg ❤❤

[@kristinak2211]

Thank you for this. I love you Ashley! You have no idea the amount of gratitude I have for you and how your music has helped me to process; sadness, loss, grief, and empowerment. 929 will always be my favorite. THANK YOU!

[@444caitlyn]

ketamine infusions & pills are the only thing that helps keeps me functional. i have crps which is the most painful condition known to man, worse than unmediated child birth and amputation. it’s so extremely hard to find and doctors now are stopping prescribing it for anything that’s not depression bc the DEA is cracking down. it really is a game changer and i desperately hope the restricting of it stops soon 😭 i used to have severe depression and i’m grateful people are finding something that helps, but now it’s only really prescribed for that and the rest of us suffer even more

[@AshtonLeo]

I’m a massive Halsey fan and since her album just came out where she’s been talking about her diagnosis I stumbled upon this two part interview. which was fantastic and has just shown me just how wonderful a person Halsey is. I love hearing her talk about her experiences and I’m grateful that she has and that she’s doing better. On a similar but different note, I’m a sex education student. One of the things that my program is really focused on is talking about women’s experiences within reproductive health and lack there of, + lack of research with women’s bodies in the medical field. I’m very happy to have found the podcast. I’m going to be talking to everybody about it. Thank you so much for making this program!!

[@SHEMDPodcast]

So happy you enjoyed & thank you for spreading the word! Wishing you the very best in your studies 🤍

[@AshtonLeo]

@@SHEMDPodcast thank you!

[@Monkeylover4ever77]

I’ve never heard of ketamine therapy. I think this would benefit me and my husband greatly!

[@MENSBOUGIEBIBLE_Patrick]

Ketamine changed my life. I don’t respond to most SSRIs. So I’ve never been to a clinic but my psychiatrist prescribes the ketamine nasal spray and I use that. Downside is that it’s not covered by insurance (you have to go to a compound pharmacy) so it isn’t cheap, but it works for me and luckily I’m able to afford it

[@isabellahuhn9394]

Thank you to all of the doctors who cared for and looked after our girl when us as fans couldn’t. We’re forever indebted to you all especially to Dr. A who we’ve heard about for years ♥️ This was a very informative and fascinating discussion. Much love 💕

[@SHEMDPodcast]

Thank you so much for listening!

[@ChrystinaKreuter]

Omg, this was the most eye opening thing I’ve ever seen. I have been depressed my whole life and have severe compound PTSD and nothing has helped. Thank you Halsey for being so open and raw and real ❤ I’m calling my gp tomorrow!

[@SHEMDPodcast]

Thank you so much for sharing! We are so happy that this episode resonated with you and made you feel seen and heard! You are amazing xx

[@alexisvelazquez3053]

I have Fibromyalgia and I am very interested in trying this for the pain/brain fog etc. Currently doing my research.

[@carmenamy123]

Wow! I love this episode. I definitely need to watch par 1! I appreciate it so much that y'all are shedding light on the treatment of mental health - so many people, including myself, receive a diagnosis and get pumped up with anti-depressants, and what's the plan with that? Most likely, a lifelong prescription. Thank you for bringing light to alternative treatments!

[@SHEMDPodcast]

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[@andreavides5532]

these podcast episodes have been so interesting and informative! i am so proud of halsey for sharing her story and being a light to so many always!!!!!!!

[@SHEMDPodcast]

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[@amandalynnh]

We need parts 3, 4, 5 and beyond!! I feel like there’s so much more to learn from Halsey’s story!! Thank you for this. I wish Ketamine therapy was more accessible/affordable to those without good insurance or no insurance at all! I feel like myself and my fiancé could benefit greatly from it but we are not able to do that kind of stuff on state Medicaid. Thank you again for sharing this story! Much love to all of you! ❤

[@SHEMDPodcast]

Thank you for listening. We wish you the best!

[@justpeachi305]

This is such a beautiful gateway experience for so many of Halsey's female audience

[@SHEMDPodcast]

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[@Brandyspin13]

I'm in awe! THANK YOU TO all of you thqt produced this segment. It's going to change my life much more then it already has. ☆I L♡VE Y♡U ASH'HALSEY THAT I W♡V W♡U. ☆ The unfortunate circumstances bogging down our population in the industry of our health care is exactly as you've described an are both unfortunate and needing restructure. My father and I both have had several different experiences with health care professionals that lacked compassion etc. Keeping this comment short. I'm in situation that I intend to introduce ketamine into my life. Along with continuing to watch more episodes of SHEm/d. I'm truly forever grateful for you 3 lovely ladies

[@Golgibaby]

Thank you for this conversation and your candor!

[@SHEMDPodcast]

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[@Amberfashion67]

She’s so smart

[@lanielushmusic]

These videos have given me hope. I thought I had tried just about everything for my mental health issues and my autoimmune issues. I've been considering having my ovaries removed to stop the hormones but maybe I don't have to now. ❤

[@SHEMDPodcast]

Thank you for listening! We are so happy to hear that these episodes are helping.

[@Adri7gT]

Hello, I'm Adriana, and I'm 28 years old! Ashley has always been a reference for me. I was diagnosed with endometriosis at 18 and had my first laparoscopy at 19. Knowing that I wasn't alone and that there was someone in this world who suffers from this disease (and struggles with it) brought some relief to my heart. For ten years, my endometriosis was silent, calm, and didn't make any noise until exactly 64 days ago. I had an emergency operation in which they removed a fallopian tube, my appendix, and the lesions. Forty-two days later, I had a second operation where they removed an endometrioma, my other fallopian tube, and discovered that I have a fibroid in my uterus. My organs are already adhered, and it has been quite difficult. At 28, I stopped my professional career, my social relationships, and my biggest dream of becoming a mom right now feels impossible and I am indeed going through depression and PTSD. Thank you for talking about this topic and making it public because there are millions of us going through this. It breaks my heart to live like this, and today I feel stuck in this loop of endometriosis, pain, fatigue, frustration, loneliness, and a thousand other emotions. Girls you're not alone be strong and don't be afraid.

[@SHEMDPodcast]

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[@marvelisfun1340]

I've dealt with so many mental health issues for years and tried so many things, I'm currently looking into ketamine now! Thank you ❤

[@SHEMDPodcast]

Sending you hugs❤️❤️❤️

[@idontlookatmynotifications]

This podcast is making me so emotional I actually have to pause, like breaking it up into sessions. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@SHEMDPodcast]

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[@noelashepherd5549]

I had a very big and complex back surgery and couldn't get ontop of the pain so ended up on a ketamine pump. It sent me into clonic tonic seizures. I wonder why? Adore Halsey. So sorry to have missed seeing her in Australia as we went into Covid Lock Down. Still love her poetry too. 💕 ❤

[@NazaninHasannejad]

Yeesss been waiting alot for this ❤️❤️

[@totious22]

Thank you for this information.I love Halsey! I have wanted to try either Ketamine therapy or TMS but I have been so scared it would change me. I love me, I just don't love being so sad. For me, insurance plays a big role in why I couldn't years ago. They wanted me to try so many different medications before turning to Ketamine or TMS. They consider those treatments for people who are resistant to ssris and other medications to help anxiety and depression. I am curious if TMS or Ketamine therapy is best for long term depression? I am 39 and have had it since I was 10. This episode made me so hopeful.

[@SHEMDPodcast]

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[@Meggles0728]

This has me thinking I need to revisit ketamine infusions again. I need to work the post infusion therapy harder. It works. It WORKS. …and I was pissed after my first week, too!

[@stefanyhernandezm]

This is so helpful ❤

[@julrmyana]

Thank you

[@samickeyxx]

This Halsey’s episode part 1 & 2 are literally life changing literally in tears listening because as a stage 4 endometriosis with CPTSD who’s been sick for 2 decades+ this is insane valuable information. It’s very sad as I searched for ketamine injection therapy on tiktok immediately and it’s been blocked! There’s also not much info or doesn’t seem like it’s easy to find within Australia as I’m from Sydney. But this info is new hope and I’m so thankful for the episode, thank you Halsey for sharing and how incredible is DR A, truly a role model figure for every doctor out there 😢. I never comment on any podcast ever but this was very needed and deeply appreciated 🥹

[@SHEMDPodcast]

Thank you so much for listening! We are so happy to hear that this episode helped you. We wish you the best.

[@gulsumtosunoglu8721]

Could you please make a video for pcos 🙏

[@SHEMDPodcast]

SHE MD has newer episodes on PCOS including the episode with Gracie Norton and Sofia Grainge! Thank you for listening!

[@LuciaTepperBeauty]

WOW!

[@g100-w6j]

💜💜💜

[@artsybiscuit]

💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@stephanieparido3790]

💛💛💛💛💛💛

[@jennyyxohh]

37:15 I really feel that fear of being rejected for my health complications. Thank you, Halsey, for repeatedly helping me feel seen with your music and your interviews. 🫶

[@daisyjohnson6495]

Absolute respect and admiration for women like Halsey ❤️‍🩹