How Spravato Helped Me Reclaim My Life After Decades of Depression

After decades of struggling with depression, one patient found lasting relief through Spravato treatment at Axis Integrated Mental Health. Learn how compassionate care and the right treatment helped restore motivation, stability, and hope.

How One Patient Reclaimed Their Life with Spravato Treatment at Axis Integrated Mental Health

Introduction

After nearly four decades of trying every traditional treatment for depression without success, one patient found hope and transformation through Spravato at Axis Integrated Mental Health. Their journey from despair to stability is a testament to the life-changing impact of the right treatment in the right setting.

With support from the Axis team and a care model that felt truly human, this patient moved from surviving on disability to thriving in full-time work. They now speak openly about their experience, hoping to inspire others to take that first, brave step toward healing.

Q1: Why did you choose Axis Integrated Mental Health?

I found Axis after doing a lot of research. I saw an ad, gave them a call, and everything just fell into place. From the very beginning, they made it simple. There wasn’t a bunch of red tape or confusion. It was just easy to get in, talk to someone, and get started.

That alone felt different. In the past, starting treatment had always felt like a maze. But with Axis, I was met with clarity, kindness, and momentum. That made a huge difference.

Q2: What was your first impression when you arrived at Axis?

I always get nervous walking into a doctor’s office. There’s usually this sterile, clinical feeling—like you’re just another chart. But walking into Axis was nothing like that.

Everyone was so kind and genuinely warm. I didn’t feel like a patient under scrutiny—I felt like a human being. The staff didn’t just treat me, they welcomed me. I felt like they were people I could actually be friends with. That kind of vibe matters, especially when you’re dealing with something as heavy as depression.

Q3: What has Spravato done for your depression?

It worked. After 36 years of trying everything, from talk therapy to medications that barely made a dent, Spravato finally gave me real relief. That in itself is unbelievable.

I started with two treatments a week. After the second session, something shifted. For the first time in decades, I actually wanted to be here. I didn’t want to leave this world. That sense of wanting to live again—it stayed with me.

It wasn’t a one-time lift. It’s been consistent. I look forward to my treatments now. Mondays are my favorite days because I know I’ll feel better afterward. And when I miss a session? I feel it. Depression creeps back in, anxiety rises, and everything feels heavier. But as soon as I’m back on track, I stabilize.

Another bonus? Medications that never used to work for me now do. Spravato unlocked something in me that made other treatments finally click.

Q4: How has your life changed since starting treatment?

Before Spravato, I was on disability because my mental health made it impossible to function, let alone hold a job. I couldn’t handle daily tasks or show up consistently. Now? I work 40 to 60 hours a week. That’s not just improvement, it’s transformation.

And it's not just about work. My panic attacks have almost completely disappeared. I used to struggle to fall asleep and stay asleep. Now, I sleep deeply and wake up rested. My whole nervous system feels calmer.

It’s hard to explain how many areas of life have improved, but the biggest difference is this: I’m not just surviving anymore—I’m living. I’m growing. I’m doing things I thought I had lost forever.

Q5: What impact has your recovery had on your family?

It’s had a huge effect. My son calls my treatment “brain day.” He gets excited about it. He can see the difference in me after each session, and now he even comes along sometimes.

We celebrate Brain Day as a family because they’ve seen me at my worst. To now watch me come back to life, find joy, and show up again. It’s emotional for all of us. I think they feel like they have their real mom back.

Q6: What would you tell someone who’s hesitant to try Spravato?

Just start. I know it’s scary. I was scared, too. But you don’t have to commit to a year—just try it. The risk of side effects is low, and the potential for change is massive.

If you’ve been stuck in the dark like I was, this could be the thing that finally turns the light on. You’ve got almost nothing to lose and a whole life to gain.

A Path to Real Relief

This patient’s story is a powerful reminder that healing doesn’t always come through the first, or even the fifteenth, treatment. But with persistence, the right support, and a breakthrough therapy like Spravato, meaningful recovery is possible.

Axis Integrated Mental Health provided not only the treatment but also the care, ease, and emotional safety to make that recovery sustainable. For anyone feeling stuck or hopeless, this journey shows what can happen when you take that first courageous step.