Depression
Ketamine and Major Depressive Orders Such as PTSD
Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think, and how you act. Depression causes feelings of sadness and a loss of interest in activities once enjoyed. If gone untreated, it can lead to not only further emotion problems, but physical ones as well.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 350 million people, or roughly 5% of the world’s population, suffer from depression. It is a debilitating condition for those who don’t receive treatment and has led many to turn to alcohol or drugs, and even suicide.
Depression symptoms, which can vary from mild to severe, often include:
- • Feelings of sadness or a depressed mood
- • Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed
- • Changes in appetite — weight loss or gain unrelated to dieting
- • Troubles with sleeping, including too much sleep
- • Loss of energy or increased fatigue
- • Increase in purposeless physical activity (e.g., hand-wringing or pacing) or slowed movements and speech (actions observable by others)
- • Feelings of worthlessness or guiltiness
- • Difficulty thinking, concentrating, or making decisions
- • Thoughts of death or suicide
Types of Depression
- • Treatment-Resistant Depression
- Treatment-Resistant Depression, or TRD, is a type of depression in which the subject has not responded to two or more different attempts of trying anti-depressants, along with having completed a complete psychiatric assessment.
- • PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is a mental health disorder that can develop after a traumatic situation, such as witnessing a natural disaster, car accident, combat, or sexual assault. Up to 80% of individuals will experience at least one traumatic event in their lifetime, but fortunately most do not develop PTSD. Signs of PTSD may start much later after the traumatic event and also may come and go over time. Those affected by PTSD may find it hard to sleep due to the upsetting memories and may also find it difficult to complete everyday activities such as going to work and spending time with loved ones.
- • OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, is a disorder in which someone has uncontrollable, reoccurring thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and sensations that drive them to repeat these compulsions. The person performs these recurring behaviors in order to reduce the obsessive thoughts. Not doing so often causes great anxiety in the person. About 2.2 million American adults are affected by OCD. Obsessive-compulsive disorder behaviors can range anywhere from mild to severe. If left untreated, it can cause an uncomfortable home existence and limit ability to function at work or school. OCD can also be accompanied by eating and
- • Suicidality
- Suicidality, or suicidal thoughts or suicidal ideation, refers to someone who has become preoccupied with thoughts or suicide. This includes anywhere from an occasional thought to the serious consideration and planning of suicide, as well as the practicing of the motions that would be involved to attempt to end one’s life. Suicidality is often accompanied by severe depression. Many hotlines and various resources are available for those experiencing suicidal thoughts of any kind.
anxiety disorders. Signs usually begin to appear as early as childhood through early adulthood.
Ketamine Treatment for Treatment-Resistant Depression
Ketamine Infusion Solutions offers low dose Ketamine infusions to patients that suffer from Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD). Ketamine first began to gain popularity beginning in the 1960’s, and has since become an FDA approved anesthetic that has shown remarkable results in helping to relieve symptoms of depression. It is important to note that Ketamine is not a cure for depression, but rather an ongoing treatment that helps to stabilize the negative effects from depression. Many patients have seen an improvement in as little as 1 or 2 treatments. While used in conjunction with other psychological treatments and programs, Ketamine infusions have been found to significantly improve the patient’s day to day life.
Ketamine Treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Ketamine Infusion Solutions offers low dose Ketamine infusions to patients that suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD is often most associated with those who have served in the military or someone who has been sexually assaulted. However, any kind of traumatic event can cause a person to develop this disorder. When used in conjunction with psychological therapy, Ketamine has helped numerous patients to be able to overcome and cope with many of the negative effects of PTSD and give them the emotional ability to identify the underlying stressors. Many patients are able to see results within just 1 or 2 treatments. Ketamine infusions are not a cure for post-traumatic stress, but rather a maintenance treatment that help subside its negative effects.
Ketamine Treatment for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Ketamine Infusion Solutions offers low dose Ketamine infusions to patients that suffer from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). When receiving these treatments along with other forms of therapy, Ketamine infusions have allowed patients who suffer from OCD to overcome many of the compulsive behaviors they may experience.
Ketamine Treatment for Suicidality
Ketamine Infusion Solutions offers low dose Ketamine infusions to patients that suffer from suicidality. Ketamine has been proven to help drastically diminish suicidal thoughts and feelings, and relieve symptoms of severe depression. The effects of the Ketamine infusion can be felt within a very short period of time – with some results occurring as soon as a few hours after treatment – which is extremely valuable when dealing with this form of depression. Ketamine infusions should be used in conjunction with other forms of medical treatment and/or therapy in order to further treat and cope with suicidality.
Need Immediate Help With Thoughts of Suicide?
If you or a loved one is experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call 911 immediately or phone the following hotlines:
