ketamine for anxiety
ketamine for anxiety | by the numbers
%
of patients with GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder) and social anxiety disorder experienced reduced symptoms within just 1 hour of receiving ketamine therapy.
single-dose ketamine infusions reduced panic, irritability, and other anxiety symptoms in individuals with GAD and social anxiety disorder.
weeks is the average duration of ketamine therapy's effects after the first dose.
Ketamine therapy is a promising treatment for anxiety disorders. While traditional medications target serotonin or norepinephrine, ketamine acts on the brain’s glutamate system, which plays a critical role in regulating mood and anxiety. Studies show that ketamine can rapidly create new connections between nerve cells, especially in areas of the brain linked with controlling mood.
Research has shown that ketamine can drastically reduce anxiety symptoms within just a few hours to days, which is much faster than traditional medications.
Ketamine for anxiety has shown effectiveness in treating various types of anxiety disorders, including:
GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder)
performance anxiety
social anxiety disorder
health anxiety
panic attack/disorder
post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
frequently asked questions about ketamine for anxiety
If you have questions about ketamine therapy, you are not alone. Below are answers to some of the questions we get asked most frequently about ketamine for anxiety.
what is ketamine therapy for anxiety, and how does it work?
Ketamine therapy involves ketamine use as is a medication that works on the brain’s glutamate system, which quickly promotes the growth of new synaptic connections and alleviates anxiety symptoms.
is ketamine therapy effective for treating anxiety?
Studies show that ketamine therapy can greatly reduce anxiety symptoms in many patients, even those with anxiety disorders that haven’t responded well to other treatments.
how long do the effects of ketamine therapy last for anxiety?
The effects of ketamine therapy for anxiety can vary, but typically, patients experience relief lasting from days to a few weeks after a single dose. Usually after a course of 4-6 treatments over a month, people experience more sustained periods of relief. Some people get complete resolution of symptoms/freedom from anxiety. For others, regular treatments may be needed to maintain the benefits.
what are the potential side effects of ketamine therapy for anxiety?
Ketamine is generally considered very safe when administered in the proper setting. During the infusion, side effects may include dissociation, dizziness, nausea, and changes in blood pressure. These usually resolve within an hour or less. Be sure that your provider is a medical professional, experienced in using ketamine so that you get the right care during treatment.
who is a good candidate for ketamine therapy for anxiety?
Ketamine therapy is an evidence-based treatment for people with anxiety disorders who have not responded to traditional treatments or who have side effects from their current medications. It is also helpful for people experiencing anxiety due to a change in status, such as a health care crisis, loss of a job or loss of a relationship. Ketamine therapy may benefit anyone who experiences anxiety that negatively impacts their life.
learn more about ketamine for anxiety
Below are some of the most recent blogs we’ve written offering tools to work with anxiety.
Unwind Your Worry: How Ketamine Can Help Conquer Anxiety
Anxiety disorders impact an estimated 19% of adults in the US at any given time. Ketamine can help break the cycle of anxiety and fear, helping patients to safely conquer anxiety. Patient stories and scientific research agree, low-dose ketamine is an effective and fast-acting medication that reduces anxiety within a few hours of a single administration – and the anxiety treatment effects can last up to 2 weeks.
Calm Your Mind
According to a recent study published in Nature, 42% of Americans (sample size 2,036) reported experiencing more anxiety than they did before the pandemic.
Not tending to chronic stress can lead to digestive issues and headaches and is linked to a higher risk of anxiety, depression and heart disease. If your coping mechanisms aren’t cutting it and you’re looking for practical new ways to ease your unease, consider de-stressing by calming your mind. Simple meditative techniques can be practiced anywhere at anytime.
The New York Times is Writing About Ketamine
We were quite excited about an article published in the New York Times recently. The title of the November 5 article was “The Ketamine Cure.” Our integrative healthcare clinic has been safely working with ketamine since March 2020 and Dr. Stoner, our founding physician, has been working with it for over 20 years as an anesthesiologist. We were intrigued to see ketamine as a subject outside of medical journals and read the article with great interest.
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