Post-traumatic stress disorder is most often associated with military veterans and first responders, however, PTSD symptoms can occur for anyone who has experienced overwhelming life circumstances in either childhood or as an adult. Symptoms may include:
– Hypervigilance
– Insomnia
– Increased irritability
– Nightmares / flashbacks or night terrors
– Increased anxiety and depression
– Not feeling safe in the world or even in your own body
– Suicidal thoughts or suicide attempts
Ketamine works on PTSD symptoms by blocking the neurotransmitter glutamate in the brain. Overactivation of glutamate, as occurs with PTSD, can cause severe depression and exacerbate symptoms. Ketamine therapy rebalances glutamate and appears to stimulate regrowth of more adaptive neurological connections and pathways, thus relieving the suffering caused by PTSD. Kismet Ketamine & Wellness Infusions specializes in the treatment of PTSD, in conjunction with our psychotherapy services.