A Joint Venture Between The Bipolar Battle & Ketamine Wellness Centers: The Truth about Ketamine Treatments

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It has been a few years since I first learned of ketamine infusions as a treatment option for specific mental illnesses. In fact, in the beginning, I remember it being used solely for unipolar depression. Nowadays, Ketamine treatments have been used to provide patients with relief from a host of other conditions. These conditions include depression (both unipolar and bipolar depression), PTSD, Chronic Pain, OCD, and suicidality.

A few years ago, one of my lifelong friends told me he had started ketamine infusions. Ever since I first knew him, he has struggled with depression. Over the years, he tried countless medications, different therapies (including electroshock therapy), and drug trials through various universities.

I remember thinking, “This is the best he has ever sounded.” He explained the simplicity of the treatments and the ability to maintain them.

At the time, Ketamine infusions had not been studied enough for bipolar disorder and I crossed it off my list as a potential future therapy. Things have changed since that time.

Ketamine Wellness Centers

I recently connected with Ketamine Wellness Centers on Twitter. I was intrigued because they prompted a brief discussion about ketamine infusions. For a while, I had been toying with the idea of learning more about the process and what it entails. They provided me the proper contact information for Kia and reached out right away.

Ketamine Infusions for Bipolar Disorder

If you have tried medication for bipolar disorder, you know the list of side effects from medication can be extensive. Weight gain, dry mouth, stomach discomfort, headaches, and daytime sleepiness are all examples of potential side effects from the use of medication.

With Ketamine infusions, the potential for side effects is slim to none. That is a big reason it is so appealing.

Ketamine is an anesthetic that has a high rate of success in reducing depressive symptoms in both unipolar depression and bipolar depression.

Those being treated for bipolar depression require close monitoring from their doctor during and after their infusions. There is a possibility of hypomanic or manic symptoms.

Ketamine is a proven effective treatment for bipolar disorder.

The FAQ on the Ketamine Wellness Centers says:

Ketamine has been shown to stimulate neuron growth in the brain in as quickly as one hour. Many scientists studying Ketamine are focusing on the neurotransmitter glutamate, which plays a key role in neural activation. It has also been found to be a strong anti-inflammatory, which is also being studied for its positive effects.

Ketamine Treatments

Ketamine Wellness Centers provides state-of-the-art facilities during their Ketamine treatments. Private rooms are provided for all their patients. 

Medical personnel closely monitor the Ketamine infusion throughout the treatment. You are never left alone and they make the rooms to be calm and inviting. 

Financing and Insurance

You may be wondering about the cost of getting ketamine infusions. 

Ketamine Wellness Centers charges $500 for an individual depression session and $750 for pain treatment.

Insurance companies rarely cover an entire treatment. However, KWC will print you a super bill to submit to your insurance company. They may cover a portion of the cost.

If you are an active or retired service member (or first responder), you receive a discount paying 0 per mental health ketamine infusion. It is $625 to treat chronic pain.

Locations

Ketamine Wellness Centers operates several clinics in various localities. Their plan is for further expansion in the future to help more people.

Clinic locations include:

• Phoenix, Arizona,
• Tucson, Arizona,
• Denver, Colorado,
• Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota,
• Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, and
• Seattle, Washington.

Last Thoughts

I was diagnosed with bipolar type 1, back in 1999. Since then, I have tried countless medications, therapies, and procedures. 

Over a couple of years, I resorted to ECT (electroconvulsive therapy), at one point. If you know anything about ECT, there is a huge side effect profile.

Personally, I plan to keep Ketamine treatments in the back of my mind as a possible therapy to help me down the road. It is a cutting-edge therapy that I plan on looking into if the need ever arises.

The potential for side effects is so small and they generally last up to a couple of hours after each treatment.

I am extremely excited I could share this information with you. If you have further questions, you can contact me: john@thebipolarbattle.org

You can also contact Ketamine Wellness Centers directly with their information below.

Email: info@ketaminewellnesscenters.com

Phone: 855-KET-WELL (855-538-9355)