"I had a serious spinal cord injury four years ago, and my entire life turned upside down. I lost everything including a 10 year relationship. I became handicapped and part of that handicap is a mental handicap or I just canโt seem to find my happiness anymore. I go to events where everybodyโs laughing, smiling, dancing, and having a good time, and I seem to just sit there like a bump on log. It feels like my spirit is broken. I want to feel happiness and motivation for life again."
YX
Depression PatientAge: 76
"Tried Lexapro, Wellbutrin and another (forget which). Surgical accident destroyed my mental nerve and left me in chronic pain, depression, and anxiety. That was 15 years ago. Disabled and retired. I'm tired of this."
IH
Depression PatientAge: 73
"I've been through a substance abuse program three times. Clearly, it's not working. I need to try something totally different and new to deal with my depression (plus alcohol usage) once and for all. I did some research on psilocybin and want to try."
QP
Depression PatientAge: 55
"Iโve had depression for many years and been on a LOT of different medications. They work for awhile and then they just stop working. Itโs very frustrating. I am very open to trying something new and different. Just looking to fight this, head on."
ZX
Depression PatientAge: 55
"I've been struggling with alcoholism and depression on-and-off for about 12 years. I have heard of people have good outcomes for various mental health issues after using psilocybin but would not be willing to try it without a doctor's care. So I'm applying to a trial. "
QJ
Depression PatientAge: 60
