Download and reduce stress with these color me calm sheets Taking care of yourself after or before treatment is just as vital to prepare yourself prior to a ketamine infusion. The power of art therapy may be the new topic for relieving stress for some, however the idea of using coloring to relieve stress goes all…
Friday the thirteenth in 2015, a girl and I both went for the ball, but only I went down. I laid on the ground in agonizing pain ─ not knowing that my life was never going to be the same. This was the day that my monster embedded itself in my left foot, turning my world upside down, and making every second of everyday a nightmare.
How I Found Relief with Ketamine Therapy For most of my life, I suffered from treatment-resistant depression, panic disorders, and suicidality. I’ve been to numerous doctors, psychologists, psychiatrists, and have been hospitalized a few times for suicide ideations, including one very serious failed attempt. When my father passed away in 2018, I felt like a…
Laugh Yourself Well Have you been thinking of trying yoga, but are not sure where to begin? How about jumping into Laughter Yoga and finding a lovely way to access the many benefits that lots of laughter can provide? At its core, Laughter Yoga is based on the premise that your body can and knows…
“Do I Really Need to Take Vitamins?” This is a question that is frequently asked by patients. For most of us, the answer is probably “yes” because we do not eat a healthy, balanced diet and our nutritional intake is lacking. We can have an adequate food intake, but still have inadequate nutritional intake. Certain…
The Kid You Were Can Teach the Adult You Are Now Summer is here and at Ketamine Wellness Centers, we love the warm weather and playful season. To enjoy the best of summer, get back to the notion of self and allow your mind to take a trip down memory lane. Close your eyes and…
Seven Benefits and Uses of CBD Cannabidiol, better known as CBD, is a natural remedy which has been studied for its role in easing symptoms of common health issues, such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), insomnia (may help with both falling asleep and staying asleep) and chronic pain. CBD is an essential component…
Here’s What You Should Know about Post-Quarantine Distress Syndrome from Psychologist Dr. Ellen Diamond A recent article in JAMA (a medical journal) addresses the problems experienced by people during the current “shut down.” The article further recognizes that the toll of depression and anxiety will be worse on people with a history of depression or…
How to Avoid Loneliness and Isolation when Social Distancing When practicing social distancing to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, we do not want to cross a line into social isolation and loneliness. Long-term isolation can generate negative consequences related to mental, physical, and social health. Here are a few things we can do to keep…
In this episode of the KWC Podcast, we speak with three depression patients who are currently utilizing Ketamine Infusion Treatments about what the experience is like, what to expect, and they offer recommendations/advice for others who are considering this therapy for themselves.