Ketamine Therapy Is a Non-opioid Drug Available to Treat Depression and Other Conditions Including Pain
United States - November 29, 2023 / Happyy /
Ketamine therapy treats several conditions, including neuropathic pain and mental health conditions. At HAPPŸŸ, ketamine is widely known for its use to treat depression and anxiety. Using ketamine therapy for anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders can help alleviate you from even your toughest symptoms!
What Is Ketamine?
Ketamine is a non-opioid dissociative anesthetic usually used before and during surgery. Previously, Ketamine had been used as an anesthesia for animals. Depending on the dosage, it induces dissociative anesthesia, relieving pain, sedation, and amnesia. In addition to its anesthetic use, it also treats mental health conditions and is used as a recreational drug.
How Does Ketamine Treat Anxiety and Depression?
Ketamine is a fast-acting antidepressant usually administered by infusion. However, under the proper supervision, a regimen of in-home ketamine treatments has proven to be effective. Ketamine works as an anesthetic to block NMDA receptors in the brain, which helps to ease anxiety and depression symptoms within two hours. One dose will have an antidepressant effect for as much as two weeks. Studies are continuing to learn more about how ketamine blocks NMDA.
How Is Ketamine Administered?
Ketamine treatments are usually administered by infusion, which is a specialized treatment administered by intravenous injection of ketamine. The infusion drug is prescribed by a physician and is distributed in an office by qualified, trained technicians.
However, ketamine treatments for depression and anxiety can be self-administered at home under the supervision of experts. HAPPŸŸ Flow is an outpatient ketamine treatment for depression, where ketamine is orally taken by tablet as part of a closely monitored program.
A HAPPŸŸ Flow program is a series of treatments supervised by HAPPŸŸ experts. HAPPŸŸ professionals work with a network of doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, RNs, and therapists. The steps to receive ketamine therapy are:
- Our HAPPŸŸ professional Care Navigators conduct an assessment to determine the proper regimen tailored to your needs.
- The first ketamine treatment will be scheduled according to a program customized for you.
- The first dosage of ketamine will be shipped directly to your home.
- The first dosage will have psychological and emotional effects. Our Integrators will interview you, who will interpret those psychological and emotional reactions and any other experiences.
- In consultation with our Integrators, the Prescribers will adjust your dosage appropriately.
- As you proceed through your customized program, the Care Navigators will continue to monitor your progress.
- You will communicate remotely with groups of other members who are receiving our treatment.
Ketamine Side Effects
The proper administration of Ketamine at home requires diligent professional supervision. HAPPŸŸ does not distribute ketamine without constant monitoring of your progress and experiences. Some of the side effects that we watch for are:
- Allergic reactions such as difficulty breathing and swelling of your face, tongue, lips, or throat
- Urination difficulty
- Light-headed feeling
- Slowed heart rate
- Muscle jerking
Get HAPPŸŸ With Ketamine Therapy for Anxiety
Ketamine, in particular, is a psychedelic drug that is gaining popularity for treating pain and other conditions besides depression. At HAPPŸŸ, we are here to help you deal with depression and anxiety. We understand that, sometimes, conventional treatments are not as effective as you would like. Our ketamine therapy for anxiety and depression gives you the relief you deserve. Contact us to schedule a consultation.
