Treatments

Major depressive illness is a debilitating condition which is matter of concern worldwide affecting millions of people causing a considerable burden on health and socioeconomic status. As per the World Health Organization, depression is third among global disease burden. Whether it’s a lifelong battle or recent-onset symptoms, depression can be profoundly life-altering and impede the enjoyment of everyday things.   Here at NueMind we encounter patients will all degrees of depression. Vast majority of our patients have tried it all before and can’t seem to find the light at the end of the tunnel.   At NueMind we are here to offer you hope and an alternative to traditional prescription medications. Schedule your complimentary consultation to learn how off-label ketamine therapy for depression can help you get your life back.

Although depression may occur only once during your life, people typically have multiple episodes. If you experience any of the following symptoms most of the day, nearly every day you may be suffering from depression.

• – Feelings of sadness, tearfulness, emptiness or hopelessness
• – Angry outbursts, irritability or frustration, even over small matters
• – Loss of interest or pleasure in most or all normal activities, such as sex, hobbies or sports
• – Sleep disturbances, including insomnia or sleeping too much
• – Tiredness and lack of energy, so even small tasks take extra effort
• – Reduced appetite and weight loss or increased cravings for food and weight gain
• – Anxiety, agitation or restlessness
• – Slowed thinking, speaking or body movements
• – Feelings of worthlessness or guilt, fixating on past failures or self-blame
• – Trouble thinking, concentrating, making decisions and remembering things
• – Frequent or recurrent thoughts of death, suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts or suicide
• – Unexplained physical problems, such as back pain or headaches

Following ketamine treatment, improvement may be seen within hours combined with minimal side effects. The number and frequency of treatments are variable from patient to patient depending on factors such as the severity of the symptoms, the other medications a patient may be on, and the patient’s response to the treatments.