Relief from Anxiety with Ketamine Therapy Understanding Anxiety: Symptoms, Causes & When to Seek Help

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We understand how debilitating anxiety can be. Feeling like you are adrift in an sea of emotion, stress, anxiety and fear. It is overwhelming and can quickly escalate to catastrophic.  This is when someone is likely to tell you to "just breathe", "relax", "stop worrying so much". This is the equivalent to telling someone who is actively drowning, not to panic. 

Anxiety doesn’t have to dictate the terms of your life. It is possible to rediscover a sense of calm and control in your life. 

Ketamine infusion therapy offers a pioneering approach and has shown promising results in addressing a range of anxiety-related conditions, including:

  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
  • Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)
  • Panic Disorder
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Ketamine therapy may be able to help if you…

…have a history of academic or job instability due to the challenges of managing your anxiety.

…struggle to enjoy life and are constantly feeling on edge or suffer from panic attacks.

…feel isolated and unable to engage with others in social situations as a result of your anxiety.

… need a way to interrupt the chain reaction of anxiety so that you can make a different choice.

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Did You Know?

Anxiety disorders affect approximately one in five adult Americans - that’s 40 million people.

Anxiety and Depression Association of America. Retrieved from: https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/facts-statistics

Only one in three of those suffering receive treatment and traditional therapies do not always provide the expected relief.

Anxiety and Depression Association of America. Retrieved from: https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/facts-statistics

In the U.S., there are an estimated 350 individuals for every one mental health provider.

Mental Health America. Retrieved from: https://mhanational.org/issues/state-mental-health-america

How Ketamine Infusion Therapy Works for Anxiety

The World Health Organization lists ketamine as an essential medicine. It’s used in hospitals every day, primarily in anesthesia and emergency medicine. Ketamine infusion therapy was the first type of ketamine therapy to be researched for mental health disorders and is still considered to be the most effective.

During therapy, low doses of ketamine are administered intravenously, providing relief from anxiety in key specific ways:

  1. Rapid Relief from Anxiety:
    Fast-Acting: Unlike traditional anxiety medications, which may take weeks to become effective, ketamine therapy can begin reducing symptoms within hours. Its rapid action gives “space”, hope and motivation to engage in other therapeutic interventions.
  2. Mechanism Behind the Treatment:
    Targeting Brain Receptors: Ketamine primarily targets glutamate receptors in the brain, crucial for mood regulation and anxiety management.
  3. Restoring Neurological Balance:
    Neurotransmitter Balance: Ketamine helps restore the balance of neurotransmitters, the brain's chemical messengers, enhancing overall brain function.
    Reducing Brain Overactivity: It particularly reduces overactivity in the amygdala, the area of the brain responsible for processing fear and anxiety responses.
  4. Supporting Brain Adaptability:
    Enhancing Neuroplasticity: Ketamine increases neuroplasticity, which allows the brain to form new, healthy neural connections. This adaptability is crucial for overcoming the rigid patterns often associated with anxiety.
  5. Long-Term Potential Benefits:
    Developing New Coping Mechanisms: With improved neuroplasticity and reduced amygdala overactivity, patients may find new ways to cope with anxiety triggers, potentially leading to long-lasting relief.
  6. Holistic Impact:
    Overall Mental Health Improvement: By adjusting critical neurotransmitter levels and enhancing brain adaptability, ketamine offers a comprehensive approach to managing anxiety, helping patients regain a sense of control and emotional stability.

Treatment Options for Anxiety at Modern Mindwork

  • Infusion Therapy Only: Our standard ketamine infusion therapy tailored to address anxiety symptoms.
  • Coaching Plus Infusion: Ketamine infusion therapy combined with personalized lifestyle coaching to help manage anxiety and improve overall well-being.
  • Therapy Plus Infusion: Ketamine infusion therapy accompanied by professional mental health counseling to address the underlying issues contributing to your anxiety.

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Client Testimonials

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I finally have found a real, long lasting reprieve from my depression. Ketamine therapy worked very fast and amazingly well

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Joanna is warm and professional. She took her time and explained the process thoroughly. 

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Chronic depression almost killed me. Ketamine allows me to feel normally, sometimes happy, sometimes sad.