Ketamine for Depression and Related Disorders
Depression and Ketamine
Depression — in any of its many forms — affects 6% of the USA population. The number of people showing symptoms of varying severity has tripled during the Covid pandemic when even children began showing symptoms of depression. Women are more likely than men to be afflicted by depression but men diagnosed with severe depression are more likely to commit suicide.
Regrettably, some patients do not respond to the usual antidepressant treatments. Left untreated, depression puts patients at an increased risk for alcohol and drugs dependence and even suicide.
Depression affects 18 million people in the US. If you are one of them, we can help you.
Ketamine is an anaesthetic that works by blocking the NMDA receptors that affect mood and pain response, changing the way the brain cells communicate.
If we compare the brain with a computer, Ketamine works fixing the hardware while traditional treatments work fixing the software.
Works by blocking pain and mood receptors
Works fast (sometimes within a few hours, sometimes after a couple of doses)
Dramatically improves mood
Works successfully on 70-80% of patients
Can work on patients unresponsive to the usual antidepressant treatments
Ketamine is used as a treatment for:
Depression
Suicidal Thoughts
PTSD
Mood Disorders
Nerve-related Pain
At our Practice, we can help you get the Relief you need:
All the treatments are performed in the comfort of our offices and take about 1 hour. You will need someone to fetch you and take you home afterwards since you will not be able to drive; we will give you detailed instructions on how to prepare for your treatment ahead of time.
Initial Treatment:
2 Doses per week over a period of 3 consecutive weeks.
Dose Adjustment Follow-ups:
Booster Dose every 3 to 5 weeks as needed to maintain the attained result.
You don’t need to suffer anymore. Call us to explore if Ketamine can work for you.
You deserve to be happy again!