It’s the most wonderful time of the year—a season to celebrate with family and friends, filled with the joy of stepping away from our daily routines. But while the holidays bring so much happiness, it’s normal for them to bring a mix of emotions too. Sometimes, the “perfect” holiday idea doesn’t match our reality, and that can be tough.

RA, the shortened name of rheumatoid arthritis, and fibromyalgia have proven to be difficult ailments to treat. Statistics show that roughly 1.5 million Americans suffer from RA, with nearly three-quarter of those suffering being women. RA also increases the risk of developing fibromyalgia.

With the recent surge of ketamine clinics popping up around the country, choosing the right one can be challenging. This growing popularity of ketamine infusions as a treatment for conditions like depression, anxiety, and chronic pain has led to a wide variety of clinics with differing standards, making it essential to know what to look for. The decision to undergo ketamine treatment is a significant one, so ensuring you select a clinic with the highest level of safety and expertise is crucial to achieving the best possible outcomes.

Recently there has been a significant surge in ketamine clinics popping up around the country. Ketamine, once known as the popular party drug "Special K," has recently entered the spotlight for its extreme efficacy in treating depression. Contrary to popular belief that these businesses are looking to make a quick dollar, patients dissatisfied with their current anti-depression treatments who are looking for alternative methods are the ones fueling the demand.

Dr. Susannah Tye, a researcher within the Mayo Clinic Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, discusses research on optimizing depression treatment with ketamine intervention for patients with treatment-resistant depression.

Young people suffering from treatment-resistant depression (TRD) showed a significant reduction of their symptoms after being administered ketamine infusions, according to a study published in the Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology.

What Did He Just Say!?

“I’m not so despondent about life anymore.”

“I ran this week.”

“I did Easter for the first time in years. I even cooked!”

“I don’t know what changed, but I smile now…and I laugh.”

“I haven’t heard him sing in years.”

“She asked me to make an appointment for her to get her hair dyed. She hasn’t dyed her hair since Christmas 2015.”

Identifying the way in which ketamine rapidly alleviates treatment resistant depression could pave way for new generation of treatments.

Disclaimer: As of September 29, 2023, NeuroMend no longer offers Spravato treatments. We apologize for any inconvenience and encourage you to consult with our team or your healthcare provider for alternative options.

What Did They Just Say!? 

Ketamine can help with Treatment Resistant Depression?

Sometimes It’s About Surviving the Day

If ever in your life you could not pay your electricity bill, you probably were not able to focus on much else. I’m guessing you were not considering ways to improve your relationship with your child, planning a weekend with friends, or even meeting anyone for coffee. You were likely highly stressed and focused only on how you would keep the lights on.

When our basic needs aren’t met, the rest of what might be important cannot be addressed. The mind expends all its energy on securing the necessities to survive. Anything unrelated to making sure you have the essentials is put on the backburner.