Anxiety Treatment in Pleasant Grove, UT
Groundbreaking Anxiety Treatment Provides Fast Relief for Patients
According to the World Health Organization, 3.6 percent — or about 264 million individuals worldwide — have an anxiety disorder. Additionally, 4.6 percent of females and 2.6 percent of males globally are affected by anxiety. (World Health Organization)
Thanks to years of research and new treatment options being made available, with one of those being ketamine infusion therapy, many of those who have depression are becoming more optimistic about beating this horrible condition.
Ketamine for anxiety has a very high success rate in helping those who are considered treatment-resistant and have not responded well to other medications and therapies. Ketamine also provides relief fast, unlike many of the other medications that can take weeks or months to start working.
What Causes Anxiety?
Once the anxiety disorder diagnosis has been made it’s crucial to try and determine the cause to ensure that effective treatment can be started. There are a number of possible factors acknowledged by mental health professionals as potential sources of anxiety. They are:
- Stressful Situations
- Family History
- Health Problems
- Substance Use and Abuse
- Mental Health Factors and Learning Disabilities
What Are The Symptoms of Anxiety?
- Nervousness
- Restlessness
- Increased heart rate
- Rapid breathing
- Sweating
- Gastrointestinal problems
- Trembling
- Physical weakness
- Fatigue
- Trouble focusing
- Disruption in sleep patterns
How Does Ketamine Help Treat Anxiety?
It is believed that one of the leading causes of anxiety and various other mood disorders is the overactivity of the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor in the brain. Ketamine helps depression by attaching to the NMDA receptor and blocking it from being activated by glutamate, a neurotransmitter, thereby helping to mute the effects of depression symptoms.
By connecting to those receptors, ketamine may be able to amplify the number of glutamate neurotransmitters in the empty space between neurons. Glutamate then interacts with the AMPA receptors.
Together, these receptors bring about the discharge of multiple molecules that boost the brain’s neuroplasticity – essentially, ketamine infusions allow the brain to reset and restore important nerve connections.
The Ketamine Experience
During your anxiety treatment in Pleasant Grove, UT, we go above and beyond to make sure all of our patients feel as comfortable as possible in their own private rooms. Infusions typically last 45-60 minutes for mood disorders, while infusions for chronic pain conditions require a larger dose.
A number of patients refer to a “dissociative” effect, and most of our patients respond positively to this sensation. In many cases, this dissociation effect is what aids with your treatment and delivers a positive response to ketamine therapy.
These are all ordinary components of the treatment. You will always remain in a safe atmosphere with our team there to monitor you and be readily available during your infusion.
Does Ketamine Really Work?
In one recent ketamine study, ketamine was given to 12 patients with refractory generalized anxiety disorder or social anxiety disorder. Within 1 hour of dosing, patients reported reduced depression, which persisted for up to seven days, and 10 of the 12 patients responded to treatment.
As the leading ketamine treatment provider in Pleasant Grove, we look forward to helping our patients get back to enjoying the things they love to do with the people they love.
Is Ketamine The Right Treatment for Me?
If you have been dealing with long-term anxiety that has not responded well to conventional treatments and medications, then you might possibly be a good candidate for ketamine infusion therapy.
