My journey with ketamine began when my pain management doctor noticed that my grief had taken me down a very sad path after losing my husband to Multiple Myeloma. I could not stop crying. My brain was wrapped up in a serious fog. I couldn’t rein it in that day, but I still had to…
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My husband has battled with anxiety and depression his entire life. Often debilitating and always a daily struggle to keep going. In the 21 years that we have been together, I have experienced his relentless efforts to keep it manageable. He has tried (more than I can count) different medications, protocols, methods; Read book after…
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Adapted from Operation Happiness Changing your first thoughts, as well as your routine in the morning, to bring in the positive is not only part of a fresh way to approach achieving a happier life, it’s also a fundamental part of bringing more energy, optimism, and success into your world. Here are a few helpful…
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Feeling anxious or worried about your first ketamine infusion is normal, when performed by a qualified healthcare provider, this is a safe and easy procedure. Your first treatment at MBC will be a low, manageable dose carefully administered by your care team. Ketamine is a widely used, evidence-based medication, and many patients find their infusions…
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A small study out of Yale School of Medicine, combined Ketamine treatments and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. They discovered a connection between CBT and relief of treatment-resistant depression. Dr. Wilkinson states “CBT may provide an effective treatment strategy to sustain ketamine’s antidepressant effects.” The principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) have been around for quite some…
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Ketamine, originally developed in the 1960s, has a storied history that bridges the gap between a widely used anesthetic and a groundbreaking treatment for various mental health conditions. Today, ketamine therapy offers hope to individuals suffering from depression, chronic pain, anxiety, PTSD, suicidality, and OCD, particularly when traditional treatments have failed. At Mind Body Centers,…
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At Mind Body Centers, we recognize the profound impact that sleep quality has on overall health and well-being. In today’s busy world, sleep often takes a backseat to the myriad of demands and distractions we face daily. However, neglecting proper sleep can have far-reaching consequences, particularly for mental health, stress levels, depression, and physical health.…
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Mental health profoundly impacts every aspect of a person’s life, shaping their emotional well-being, physical health, relationships, and overall quality of life. More than 1 in 5 U.S. adults face mental illness, making it crucial to understand its far-reaching effects. By exploring the complexities of mental health, we can better appreciate its significance and learn…
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In the fast-paced rhythm of modern life, it’s all too easy to overlook the silent struggles that many of us face within the confines of our own minds and forget the importance of prioritizing mental health. While physical health often takes center stage in our collective consciousness, mental well-being is often relegated to the sidelines,…
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What Exactly Happens in Depression? Depression is a mood disorder that affects over 264 million people worldwide. Contrary to popular belief, depression is more than fleeting sadness; it profoundly impacts emotions, physical well-being, behavior, and even cognitive abilities. Depression can significantly hurt a person’s important relationships, negatively affect job performance, diminish one’s ability to act…
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