Learn more about ketamine as detailed by Tidewater Health’s patient Katie. She says, “At 35 years old, I had battled depression my entire life. I can’t count the number of doctors and therapists that I consulted with in desperate hopes of feeling better. The depression caused an overwhelming fear, numbness and debilitating anxiety. Most troubling was the sense that it would never go away. Hopelessness would best describe how I felt.”
Read MoreRead more about why your doctor may not be knowledgeable about or recommend intravenous (IV) ketamine therapy. Interested in exploring IV ketamine therapy as potential treatment option for a mood disorder or another condition? Schedule a consult with Tidewater Health & Ketamine Center for the most accurate and up-to-date information and help determine if it’s a suitable choice for your specific circumstances.
Read MoreKetamine is a unique medication with properties that distinguish it from typical antidepressants. While typical antidepressants, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), work by modulating the levels of certain neurotransmitters in the brain, ketamine operates through a different mechanism.
Read MoreKetamine is a medication that has been used as an anesthetic for many years. However, more recently, it has been found to have rapid and effective antidepressant effects, particularly in treatment-resistant depression. The exact mechanism by which ketamine helps depression is not fully understood, but research suggests that is works by modulating the activity of certain neurotransmitters in the brain, particularly glutamate.
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