Ketamine for Depression and Anxiety

Depression is a mood disorder that can manifest itself in a variety of symptoms. Although all people with depression experience it differently, it is often characterized as feelings of sadness and anger and symptoms such as reduced energy, inability to feel pleasure, and suicidal thoughts. It is frequently associated with anxiety, which results in irrational fear and worries that can significantly interfere with everyday activities. Anxiety can also cause physical symptoms such as restlessness, nausea, and heart palpitations. Both conditions often go hand in hand. While it is perfectly possible to experience either depression or anxiety alone, studies have shown that 50% of people with one condition also suffer from the other.

Treatment for depression and anxiety is often in antidepressants or treatment such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). These solutions are often highly effective in relieving symptoms, but many patients have not found them successful. One relatively new treatment for depression and anxiety that has shown effective results is ketamine infusion therapy.