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Ketamine Therapy
What is Ketamine?
Developed in the 1960’s as a medication for sedation, surgery, and pain relief, researchers have found additional uses for this unique medication. Studies show that ketamine can be used for mental health by relieving patients of anxiety, depression, long term stressful events or abuse such as CPTSD, and chronic pain. It can be given in an IV, as an intramuscular shot, and compounded into oral tablets and suppositories.
How Ketamine Works
Ketamine impacts the brain by primarily by inhibiting NMDA (N-methyl-D-aspartate) receptors which increases glutamate. Glutamate plays a vital role in synaptic plasticity and memory function. This action contributes to an uplifted mood and swift reduction in symptoms. Unlike conventional antidepressants, which may take weeks to show effects, ketamine can provide noticeable improvements within hours.
This quick response means you can feel better now.
Why Ketamine
Therapy Works
One of the most fascinating benefits of ketamine, is impact on the brain is its ability to enhance neuroplasticity, which is the brain's potential to create and reorganize synaptic connections.
Ketamine stimulates the production of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein that plays a vital role in the growth and differentiation of new neurons and synapses. This mechanism helps to "rewire" the brain, forming new pathways and reinforcing existing ones. Such rewiring can help mitigate the detrimental neural patterns linked to chronic depression and PTSD, promoting long-term recovery and better mental health.
By nurturing a more flexible and resilient neural network, ketamine offers a powerful approach to healing and revitalizing the brain, providing hope for those dealing with treatment-resistant mental health issues.