Relief When Nothing Else Works
Anxiety can be overwhelming—affecting your thoughts, body, relationships, and daily life. While many people find relief through therapy and medication, others continue to suffer despite their best efforts. For those with treatment-resistant anxiety, ketamine therapy offers a groundbreaking and effective option for fast, lasting relief.
What Is Ketamine?
Ketamine is an FDA-approved anesthetic that, at lower doses, has been shown to rapidly reduce symptoms of depression, PTSD, and anxiety. Unlike traditional medications, which may take weeks to become effective, ketamine can relieve anxiety symptoms within hours or days after treatment.
It works by modulating glutamate, a neurotransmitter involved in learning, memory, and mood regulation. This helps “reset” dysfunctional brain circuits associated with chronic anxiety.
Types of Anxiety That May Benefit
Ketamine has shown promise in treating various anxiety disorders, including:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Panic Disorder
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Anxiety related to trauma, chronic pain, or major life stressors
Why Consider Ketamine for Anxiety?
Many people turn to ketamine after trying multiple antidepressants or anti-anxiety medications without success. Ketamine offers several unique advantages:
- Rapid relief of anxiety symptoms
- Non-daily dosing (treatment is typically once or twice a week during the initial phase)
- Helps disrupt negative thought loops and rumination
- Can be combined with therapy for deeper emotional breakthroughs
- Promotes neuroplasticity, helping your brain develop healthier response patterns
What Is Ketamine-Assisted Therapy (KAT)?
Ketamine’s effects are often most powerful when used alongside psychotherapy. This approach, known as Ketamine-Assisted Therapy (KAT), provides a safe space for:
- Exploring root causes of anxiety
- Gaining new insights and perspectives
- Processing traumatic or suppressed emotions
- Rewiring the brain’s fear and stress responses
Many patients describe these sessions as deeply healing and transformative.
Is It Safe?
Ketamine has a long history of safe use in clinical settings. When administered at low, therapeutic doses under supervision, side effects are usually mild and short-lived:
- Dissociation or “floaty” sensation
- Mild increase in heart rate or blood pressure
- Nausea or dizziness (rare and temporary)
Importantly, ketamine is not addictive when used responsibly in a medical context.