What You Might Feel During Your Ketamine Treatment It’s very common to feel some nervousness before a first ketamine treatment. This post is meant to provide insight based on what others have described and explain what to expect during the treatment process. How the Experience May Feel in a Sensory Way During treatment, many people notice changes in how their body and senses experience the world. These can be unusual, but they are expected and temporary. Common sensations include: ·       A...

To begin — we only know some of the story It’s really important to know that the most accurate answer to any "how and why" questions about psychiatric medicine is basically “we don’t know for sure,” to be followed by “our current understanding is….” The science has advanced, but the "how" and "why" cannot be answered conclusively. We simply don’t possess that level of knowledge. How we thought antidepressants worked (and what we know now) For many years, the leading idea (by far) was that...

Why Ketamine Matters Ketamine offers a different path for people facing hard-to-treat mental health conditions—especially depression. It is not new to health care, but it has uncovered new pathways to take the fight to stubborn, resistant, refractory depression. It can “jump-start” treatment—some people notice relief within hours; others within a few sessions. Ketamine helps strengthen brain pathways to allow healthier communication patterns between brain cells (neuroplasticity). Why "Where"...