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Rae Palmer's avatar

Your healing is truly, truly aspirational to me. I haven't done parts work before - just four years of talk therapy - but it's something I think I should definitely look into. As always, thank you so much for sharing this!

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Amanda Osowski's avatar

Thank you so much. It happened to start naturally for me when I began Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy last fall and the therapist guiding me through that was well trained in it, so she has been an instrumental resource and support. It’s allowed me to shift my perspective or focus on things I previously was unable to by identifying what age, or what version of myself has been activated, and then focusing on addressing that internally versus assuming that everything is happening in the here and now vacuum. It’s incredibly difficult at times and i am just beginning to be able to integrate it into moments like I wrote about here, but it’s been instrumental to my coping mechanisms and my “tool box” - highly recommend looking into working with a therapist who specializes in it. Sending you all the best, and thank you so much for the kind words and compassionate comment 🤍

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Rae Palmer's avatar

That sounds so incredibly interesting! I recently moved to Germany where getting mental health help is even harder than it was in the UK, but when I'm a bit more settled (famous last words) I am interested in different types of therapy because as much as my therapist is amazing and has really helped over the last four and a half years, I do sometimes wonder if I'm getting to the point where I need a different strategy. As always, thank you so much for sharing your journey. <3

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Amanda Osowski's avatar

Sending you so much hope as you begin to seek out that which feels helpful. I know for me it took a long time to even identify what I needed, so try not to get discouraged. Thinking of you!

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Rae Palmer's avatar

Hey, I just wanted to say - I actually found ketamine therapy in Berlin!! I'm waiting for things to line up insurance wise but it looks like it's actually possible. I wanted to say thank you again because reading your work has really opened my eyes to how beneficial it can be. ❤️

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Amanda Osowski's avatar

I am beyond thankful that you were able to find a treatment option located near you. I have such high hopes that it's as integral a part of your healing journey as it has been for mine. I really appreciate your circling back to share this with me. It means a lot. My heart is with you. <3 Amanda

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Katie Rouse's avatar

So so beautiful. I too do parts work and this breaks me open to see my own 25-year-old self ❤️

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Amanda Osowski's avatar

Thank you, so much ❤️ love that we have the work in common - I had no understanding of how to apply it until last fall & I just feel really thankful for the awareness - it makes the awful moments sometimes feel just a tad bit tolerable.

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