PTSD (and depression and anxiety) are increasing during the pandemic. Ketamine treatments can help.
WSJ.COM
Here’s How the Pandemic Is Affecting PTSD Rates
New and interesting research on the action of ketamine and how to possibly replicate it someday in the future.
NPR.ORG
Scientists Say A Mind-Bending Rhythm In The Brain Can Act Like Ketamine
“Regular ketamine is safe, available in multiple different formulations, has demonstrated efficacy in multiple small- scale studies for treatment-resistant depression, and is available for a fraction of the cost of esketamine because it’s been off patent for decades,” But widespread support for ketamine is limited "It comes down to profits."
QZ.COM
Ketamine's promise as an antidepressant is being undermined by its lack of profit
A good overview of coping with stress and resources from the CDC:
CDC.GOV
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
This stubborn pandemic impacts so much of our lives - and we can't use some of the tools that we typically use to help reduce anxiety. Here are a few strategies that can help with anxiety even in this quagmire (and at any other time).
LONESTARINFUSION.COM
Dealing with Anxiety: Strategies for Covid and Beyond: Allison Wells, MD: Ketamine Infusion Therapy
Study shows "early promise of using nitrous oxide to quickly relieve symptoms of PTSD"
https://neurosciencenews.com/ptsd-laughing-gas-16604/
NEUROSCIENCENEWS.COM
Laughing Gas May Bring Relief to PTSD Sufferers - Neuroscience News
A new meta analysis of research:
"Relative to intranasal esketamine, intravenous racemic ketamine demonstrated more significant overall response and remission rates, as well as lower drop-outs due to adverse events."
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S016503272032766X
LONESTARINFUSION.COM
Why Doesn't Insurance Cover Ketamine?: Allison Wells, MD: Ketamine Infusion Therapy
The number of Americans in mental distress is way up. Not including 2020!
If you need help please ask for it. There are many good options.
PSYCHNEWSDAILY.COM
New study finds number of Americans in extreme mental distress now 2x higher than 1993 (6.4% vs 3.5%)
Consistent sleep habits help our mental health, and little things can improve sleep habits - like going to bed at the same time each night.
LONESTARINFUSION.COM
Sleep and Mental Health: Allison Wells, MD: Ketamine Infusion Therapy
“Some people say ketamine makes them feel like a marshmallow.”
ELEMENTAL.MEDIUM.COM
Ketamine Is Revealing a New Understanding of Depression and the Brain
"It is the first treatment for depression that has the potential to work in minutes to hours. But for many, the first one or two (or even four) treatments produce a much subtler feeling, with variable improvement in overall mood—it fluctuates, at first, but then consolidates."
https://gizmodo.com/how-does-it-feel-to-get-ketamine-therapy-1846045894
GIZMODO.COM
How Does It Feel to Get Ketamine Therapy?
