When I was first prescribed ketamine therapy for my PTSD, anxiety, and chronic pain, I was skeptical. I had tried so many different medications and treatments, and none of them had worked. But I was desperate, so I decided to give it a try. And I'm so glad that I did.
The Ketamine therapy that I am in is a series of six sessions unless you want to continue with a booster which is recommended once a month. Cannabis has a dulling effect on ketamine, so I stop using it 48 hours before I get injected. And I'm glad that I do because my first ketamine experience was one of the most profound experiences of my life. As Phil Lesh said on 60 minutes in 1967 when talking about psychedelic experiences "The more people that turn on the better world it will be,” I cannot agree more! And now it can be done in a comfortable room under the supervision of a physician. Yes, the times really are changing.
During the sessions, I feel like I am floating on a cloud. All my worries and fears melt away, and I feel at peace. When the sessions are over, I always feel like a new person. My angry outbursts are almost all gone, my anxiety has been considerably lessened, and chronic pain isn't ruling my life like it was anymore.
I am so impressed with ketamine therapy that I started recommending it to all of my friends who were dealing with similar issues. Since many of them have had the same life-changing experiences that I did. If you're struggling with PTSD, anxiety, or chronic pain, I urge you to give ketamine therapy a try. It just might change your life too. Statistics show that ketamine is an effective treatment for depression. Ketamine helps to create new pathways in the brain, and it has been shown to be effective in treating chronic pain, anxiety, PTSD, and depression. Ketamine is covered by insurance and Colorado Medicaid, I am not sure about other states, and it is an FDA-approved medication. Ketamine has been shown to be safe and effective in clinical trials, and it is a well-tolerated medication. Ketamine is a promising treatment for those with mental health disorders, and it is an important tool in the fight against depression, which I believe is being woefully underutilized by mental health practitioners. The studies are undeniable at this point it is only stigma and maybe fear, after the medical community was so badly burnt by the giant pharmaceutical corporations regarding the opiate epidemic and all the pain and suffering their greed, has cost us all.
Ketamine has been used in hospitals as an anesthetic for many years, however, its use as a treatment for depression is relatively new. ketamine was first trialed as a treatment for depression in 2006 and the results have been extremely promising. In a study of ketamine's effects on patients with major depressive disorders, it was found that 70% of patients who received ketamine injections had significant improvements in their symptoms within 24 hours. In comparison, only 30% of patients who received placebo injections showed any improvements. These statistics are stunning and suggest that ketamine could be a game-changer in the treatment of depression. There are studies showing that Esketamine a nasal spray has similar results in preventing suicidal thoughts. It reported that a single infusion of ketamine may have a short-term (up to 72 hours) beneficial impact on suicidal thoughts. While confirmation of these results in further trials is needed, they suggest the possible use of ketamine to treat acute suicidality. Means of sustaining any anti-suicidal effect need to be found.
Ketamine seems to work by increasing levels of a neurotransmitter called glutamate, which is involved in learning and memory. This increases brain activity and creativity, two things that are often lacking in people with depression. For me personally, ketamine has been a godsend. Not only has it helped to improve my mood, but it has also helped to improve my memory and focus, it even improved my understanding of music. I feel more creative and productive than I ever have before, and I am so grateful to have ketamine as part of my life. Do yourself a favor and do not listen to all the naysayers, or the war stories of people that have used it illegally for recreation or other nefarious acts, and talk with a professional, taking that step just might change your life for the better.