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 MoreNo, not all ketamine clinics are the same. While ketamine clinics generally offer ketamine infusions for therapeutic purposes, there can be significant differences in their practices, protocols, and the overall patient experience. Some of the key factors that can vary between ketamine clinics include:
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.
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