Unlike traditional antidepressants, ketamine acts to create new connectivity in the brain, offering rapid relief for some patients who haven’t found success with other treatments. But how do you determine if ketamine therapy is the right choice for you? At Caledon Clinic, we understand that choosing a treatment plan is a deeply personal decision. Here’s a guide to help you navigate this process.
If you struggle with depression, anxiety, PTSD and traditional treatments like antidepressants and therapy don’t provide relief from your symptoms, ketamine therapy could help. It’s often recommended for patients who do not respond well to traditional treatments. You may have tried appropriate medications but they may have caused unacceptable side effects or you may not want to proceed with neurostimulation treatments ( ECT or TMS).
At Caledon Clinic, we provide ketamine-assisted therapy treatment for patients with depression. We will conduct a comprehensive initial health screening to determine whether ketamine is right for you.
Ketamine therapy can be helpful for people with severe symptoms or who are in a crisis. If you’re experiencing intense emotional pain or suicidal thoughts, it’s important to get help from a professional. Ketamine therapy might help with rapid relief from suicidal thoughts when other options have fallen short.
An in-depth evaluation of your medical history is essential. Certain conditions, like substance abuse or uncontrolled cardiac condition, may affect your eligibility for ketamine therapy. At Caledon Clinic, our team will give you a comprehensive assessment to make sure ketamine therapy is a safe option for you.
Evaluating your mental health is important to determine if ketamine therapy works for your needs. Our evaluation will consider your current symptoms, past treatments, and overall mental health status.
We administer ketamine therapy has a series of six infusions over three weeks. This schedule has been studied in the most detail in clinical research. Like an epic journey to a distant destination it’s important to be committed and follow through with the treatment plan as recommended, even when the going becomes challenging.
Unlike traditional antidepressants that may take weeks to show effects, ketamine can offer rapid relief from symptoms in hours or days.
Side effects may include dissociative symptoms, nausea, or increased blood pressure. We monitor our patients closely to manage any side effects. Some patients find the medication infusion unbearable due to the arising of severe negative mental states such as anxiety.
Ketamine therapy may give rapid relief, but its long-term efficacy is still being studied. Some patients may need ongoing maintenance treatments to keep the benefits of therapy. The trajectory of response and relapse differs due to many factors. We believe the best outcomes will come to those who are able to incorporate new mental content management and body awareness techniques into their transformation plan.
Ketamine therapy offers a promising option for individuals struggling with mental health conditions that haven’t responded to other treatments. We are committed to helping you find the most effective and personalized treatment plan for your mental well-being. Contact us today to explore how ketamine therapy might benefit you and to start your path towards better mental health.
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