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Ketamine Infusion Therapy for Bipolar Disorder
R and R MD treats even the most severe cases of Bipolar Disorder
The use of Ketamine has been shown through multiple studies to be an effective treatment for Bipolar Disorder. These small doses of ketamine infusions have shown more rapid improvement of symptoms than current Bipolar Disorder prescription treatments. Patients who have taken part in ketamine infusion therapy coupled with traditional therapy have higher success rates compared to patients just doing therapy.
How Ketamine Treats Bipolar Disorder
The exact mechanism of how ketamine treats Bipolar Disorder is still being researched. In multiple studies, ketamine infusion therapy has reduced symptoms of depression and suicidal thoughts in people with treatment-resistant Bipolar Disorder. It is believed that ketamine stimulates the creation of new neural pathways in the brain to help regulate moods.
What is Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition characterized by extreme shifts in mood, energy and activity levels. Individuals with bipolar disorder experience episodes of both mania (or hypomania) and depression. As a spectrum disorder, there is a range of severity in the symptoms and episodes. The exact cause of bipolar disorder is not known, but it is believed to involve a combination of genetic, environmental and neurological factors.
Types of Bipolar Disorder
The 3 most common types of bipolar disorder include Bipolar 1, Bipolar II and Cyclothymic disorder. However, there are other subtypes of bipolar disorder, including rapid-cycling bipolar disorder and mixed bipolar disorder, which involve episodes of mania, hypomania and depression that alternate rapidly or occur simultaneously.
Bipolar I Disorder
This type of bipolar disorder is characterized by 1 or more manic episodes lasting at least one week or that require hospitalization. In some cases, people with bipolar I disorder may experience depressive episodes.
Bipolar II Disorder
This type of bipolar disorder involves episodes of hypomania (less severe than full-blown mania) and depression. Hypomanic episodes last at least 4 days, while depressive episodes last at least 2 weeks. Bipolar II disorder is often misdiagnosed as depression because people with this condition may seek treatment only during depressive episodes.
Cyclothymic Disorder
This type of bipolar disorder involves periods of hypomania and depression lasting for at least 2 years. The symptoms are milder than those of bipolar I or II disorder, but they are more persistent.
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"This therapy has had such an amazing effect on my life that it has restored my mental clarity and energy immensely. The staff at the clinic is amazing. They take an interest in you personally and the goals that you would like to set for your treatment. Each time was a special experience and the results were phenomenal. I highly recommend anyone with depression or anxiety or bipolar give this a try This has been the only therapy. That has ever worked on myself. I cannot recommend this place enough. Thank you so much."
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Patients who use ketamine to treat Bipolar Disorder
Not everyone suffering from Bipolar Disorder is a viable candidate for ketamine infusion therapy. Patients with the highest rates of success have tried multiple other medications and treatments with little success.
The experienced staff at R and R MD will dive deep into your medical, social, and emotional history to ensure we offer the best treatment options for you.