Depression is a serious condition that affects the way you feel and function. It can affect your ability to work and carry out daily tasks, so it's important to seek treatment. Depression may be related to a chemical imbalance in your brain, but it can also be caused by life events or other factors—or both.
The World Health Organization estimates that over 300 million people in the world suffer from depression
Anyone who has suffered from depression knows how difficult it is to live with. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. In 2016, WHO estimated that 300 million people in the world suffer from depression and more than 800,000 people commit suicide each year due to severe mental illness. This is why it’s so important for scientists to research new treatments for this debilitating illness —and ketamine therapy is one of them.
When it comes to depression, we’re often asked: what’s the cause? Depression can have many causes, but one of the most common theories is an imbalance in neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters are chemicals that help send messages from one part of your brain to another. They are necessary for every thought, feeling, and action you have—so when there isn’t enough of them (or they work too slowly), you might feel sad or hopeless. That’s one thing that can contribute to clinical depression: your brain isn't producing enough serotonin or norepinephrine, two common neurotransmitters among the four in total that exist in the brain.
Ketamine works by restoring these neurotransmitter levels — safely and quickly.
If you're looking for an alternative depression treatment, Ketamine Infusion Therapy is a great option
Ketamine was FDA approved as an anesthetic in 1970, it is among the most widely used anesthetics in the world. Ketamine is currently used off-label to treat depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders.
Depression can be difficult to treat
If you suffer from depression, you may have tried antidepressants or other oral medications. While this approach can be effective for some individuals, many people find that they need or prefer additional or alternative treatments for a lot of reasons. Some common causes are lack of efficacy, undesirable side effects, and a low quality of relief.
Your body can become resistant to antidepressants
Antidepressants can take weeks to months to start working. Even then, you may still feel depressed. That’s because your body can become resistant to the medication over time.
This is why many people try different types of antidepressants until they find something that works for them—but it also means that sometimes patients can be completely treatment resistant to most traditional depression medications.
If you do have depression and want to try an antidepressant, there are some important things to keep in mind: antidepressants can have side effects (like weight gain and loss of libido or sex drive) that make them difficult to tolerate; they can be addictive; and they can take a long time to work (sometimes months or years).
Ketamine has been proven effective in treating depression and anxiety - its also fast-acting
Ketamine is a dissociative that’s been used as an anesthetic since the 1960s and approved in 1970. In the past decade, more uses for this versatile medication have been discovered. At Ketamine Clinics Los Angeles (KCLA), we use ketamine off-label to treat mood disorders. It is especially helpful for depression because ketamine blocks NMDA receptors in the brain, causing an increase in the neurotransmitter glutamate, which is involved in learning and memory and can help relieve symptoms of depression.
At KCLA we have an 83% success rate in treating mood disorders. When clients with depression come to our clinic, they are able to find relief that has been evasive with other traditional treatments.
Ketamine Clinics Los Angeles is able to provide you with a free consultation to see if Ketamine Therapy is right for you. We have received amazing testimonials from clients who were battling depression for years before trying Ketamine Therapy. Our patient Meg said,
"It's hard to put into words. For almost 20 years, I have had chronic depression. Nothing provided me any relief, so naturally, I was skeptical when I heard about Ketamine Therapy. The center has been extremely understanding and has put me at ease. I think differently now, and I have a more fulfilling existence. I recommend ketamine therapy for anyone who has chronic depression."
If you are ready to start feeling better today, reach out! Schedule your free consultation now.
