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Ketamine & PTSD Details

Post-traumatic stress disorder, commonly referred to as PTSD, is a mental health condition that can occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. PTSD affects people from all walks of life and can occur immediately after a traumatic event, or it can occur weeks, months, or even years later.

According to the National Center for PTSD, about six percent of Americans will have PTSD at some point in their lives, and about 15 million adults suffer from the condition every year. Examples of events that can lead to Post-traumatic stress disorder include anything from natural disasters, such as earthquakes and tornadoes, to serious car accidents, combat, and acts of violence.

Q&A with local veteran battling PTSD with the help of Ketamine Therapy

Intrusive Thoughts

Intrusive thoughts are negative or unwanted feelings that pop into a person's head without prompting. Typically these thoughts are fear-based or inappropriate to the context. They can make a person fear for their safety - for example, convincing you you're in danger when you are not. They can also make you fear for the protection of others whenever they aren't around or recall distressing memories you would rather forget.

Avoidance

Avoidance is a PTSD symptom that causes a person to go out of their way to avoid people, places, or situations that remind them of their traumatic experience. These avoidance coping mechanisms can soon impact your everyday life and relationships. If you're struggling, it may be time to get treatment.

Dissociation

Dissociation is a coping method the brain uses to protect itself from situations it thinks may be harmful or distressing. It is a similar method to daydreaming as a way to remove yourself from a problem you cannot physically escape. More than just daydreaming, however, it is a mental process that actually disconnects you from your real thoughts, feelings, and memories.

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How Ketamine Can Help With PTSD?

Living with PTSD can make everyday life a challenge. Taking the time to seek treatment for yourself is an accomplishment you should celebrate.

At Mind Balance Infusions, we know how hard it can be to keep trying treatments and not see results – that’s where ketamine infusion comes in.

Studies show that up to 75% of patients report improvement in their symptoms after just a single ketamine infusion.

Ketamine treatment at Mind Balance works by targeting the PTSD itself by interacting with the NMDA receptor and glutamate – two parts of the brain essential for communication and connection.