IV Ketamine Therapy: Watch A Patient's Transformation from Depression
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Watch a real life patient's transformation from depression during an IV ketamine infusion. This medically supervised infusion can be a powerful tool for patient's who feel stuck in depression or anxiety.
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0:00 Typical ketamine infusion experience
0:18 What does IV Ketamine help with?
1:18 Meet our patient
1:56 Importance of preparation
2:17 Placing the IV
2:26 Starting the IV Ketamine infusion
2:42 What the IV Ketamine infusion feels like
3:36 Immediately after the infusion
4:34 The next day
6:13 Ending
We explore the transformative power of IV ketamine therapy for mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, chronic pain, and PTSD. With the gracious consent of our patient, we aim to demystify the entire ketamine infusion process-from preparation to the infusion experience and finally, the debrief session.
What Is IV Ketamine Therapy?
Ketamine is a medication that has been traditionally used for anesthesia but has shown promising results in treating various mental health conditions. Administered intravenously, ketamine works on the NMDA receptor, creating unique pathways in the brain to alleviate symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other mental disorders. Our video provides an authentic, guided journey through the experience of receiving ketamine therapy.
Ketamine Preparation: The Foundation of a Successful Treatment
Preparation is critical when it comes to IV ketamine therapy. Proper psychological and medical evaluations are carried out to determine if the patient is a good candidate for the treatment. In this video, we outline the preparation steps in detail, including consultations with healthcare providers and setting patient expectations.
The Infusion Experience: Safe, Guided, and Comfortable
Watch an actual IV ketamine infusion. Under professional supervision, our consenting patient receives a customized dose of ketamine in a controlled, comfortable environment. Watch as we narrate the sensations, thought patterns, and emotions our patient goes through during the infusion. The objective is to provide viewers with a well-rounded understanding of what to expect.
The Debrief: Reflection and Future Steps
After the infusion, it's crucial to discuss the experience and identify any immediate changes in symptomatology or mindset. Our debrief session includes a comprehensive discussion with the patient, touching upon what went well, areas for improvement, and any immediate effects.
Responsible and Ethical Use
We emphasize the responsible and ethical use of IV ketamine. The patient in this video has given full informed consent, understanding the risks and potential benefits. Furthermore, we abide by all regulations, including HIPAA, to ensure privacy and confidentiality.
If you have any questions about IV ketamine therapy, the infusion process, or anything else related to this video, feel free to ask in the comments section below!
This video/speech/channel DOES NOT CONSTITUTE MEDICAL ADVICE. Patients with medical concerns should contact their physician. If your concern is an emergency, immediately call 911. This information is not a recommendation for ANY THERAPY. Some substances referenced in this content may be illegal, and this content is not a recommendation for, or endorsement of, their use in any way.
As someone who has suffered with mental illness and depression the majority of my adult life. I just tried KETAMINE for the first time, I felt as if I was in the center of the universe, what an awesome experience.
I hear this is supposed to be good for people who have mental health issues. I actually just started the research process of microdosing and all that. Im to the point where I want shock treatment.
dr.perryshroom is your guy. Got all kinds of psychedelics stuff. Guided me through my first ever experience
Been through this conversation before. I can’t do anything without a proper medical professional following me.
YES, he is dr.perryshroom. There's a lot of potential in psychedelics
It would be great to hear in more detail about your mystical experiences during meditation.
I just finished my six infusions, and one booster….I was beyond depressed 10+++ and right now I am not at all depressed..Amazing 🍀✌️
🌺🌸 I am so happy for you!! Did you have to do an MRI prior to your treatment? Just curious! The Medical field is Amazing in the right hands! 💞💞💞 Blessings!
Wish it would help me! Pills don’t work! I’m beyond depressed 😢😢 how do I get in touch with the right docs for this? Pls tell me someone??❤❤
Who does it--you physician or a psychiatrist?
I am very interested in trying this.
@@bocaitalian There are a few locations near me, they're called ketamine wellness centers. I'd assume they'll accept anyone with depression who is willing to pay. Just google "ketamine therapy near me"
I wish this were available to more people! A ‘few years’ of feeling challenged and stuck is nothing compared to those of us who have been through decades of switching medications hoping something will work, hospitalizations in times of crisis and not being able to hold a job. 😢 I wonder what my life could have been like if I could have had this treatment 30 or 40 years ago 😥
@@matthewtuttle1272 Me too, afraid to try ketamine.
I get very paranoid from
hallucinogenic drugs. This I
know. I don't like that feeling.
What schedule is ketamine IV on? Is it addictive?
@@matthewtuttle1272If you watched the video I can’t imagine being afraid of doing it after watching his reaction. I would do it in a heartbeat if I could afford it.
Same for me. Seven years ago I did have really good results with TMS though. Since those treatments, I’ve had some horrible tragedies which led to another bad depression and anxiety. I think in the long run the TMS helped me because I’m handling it so much better and I’m not bedridden like in the past. Since I have heard so much good about ketamine, I would like to try that. Wish my insurance would cover it.
@JenJen0582 what is TMS?
Psychedelics, MDMA, and traditional healing have powerful roles in psychological healing with solid research backing. This is absolutely terrifying though. People who are psychotic or have a family history of psychosis, should not do hallucinogens, EVER. Serotonin syndrome, sudden, dramatic increases in symptoms from withdrawing medication, poisoning, allergic reactions, and assault, are all very real risks here.
Some of these neo-shaman are just narcissistic, half-baked, self-appointed "empaths" who feed their ego by feeling that they're special and holy people. Some are unintentional but many are intentional and knowing predators.
Psychedelics and consciousness are both amazing individualities, and even far more fascinating combined. I've also been experimenting with mapping DMT experiences thru auditory manipulation. I always seem to go back to some sort of Egyptian hyperspace, possible anuaki origin or ultimately human big bang or the bringing or becoming of words ultimately primal birth of human kind. Consciousness from the ether as a physical matter or substance.....
Dmt is incredible. Do it people lose the ego fear, there is nothing to be scared of. 🙏🏻💫
Been looking to try shrooms how do you get yours?
dr.wheelershrooms
𝕴𝖓𝖘𝖙𝖆𝖌𝖗𝖆𝖒
Psychedelics definitely have the potential to deal with mental health issues like anxiety and depression, they really helped me.
I’ve been looking to try out shrooms. Anyone knows where I can source some?
dr.scottshrooms is your guy. The best shrooms and psychedelics guy I know.
He's on instgram??
Yes
I had my first experience with golden teachers, it was really great.
Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.
Can you help with the reliable source I would really appreciate it. Many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. Very hard to get a reliable source here in Australia. Really need!
Yes, dr.sporessss. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
I wish they were readily available in my place.
Microdosing was my next plan of care for my husband. He is 59 & has so many mental health issues plus probable CTE & a TBI that left him in a coma 8 days. It's too late now I had to get a TPO as he's 6'6 300+ pound homicidal maniac.
He's constantly talking about killing someone.
He's violent. Anyone reading this Familiar w/ BPD know if it is common for an obsession with violence.
Is he on instagram?
Yes he is. dr.sporessss
People should know that under the influence of things such as ketamine and other substances with psychedelic effects, we do not gain any new info out of nowhere. What we experience in that moment isn't the drugs, but our own minds. All the encounters and experiences you have that would be quantified as "impossible" have always been possible within us. We are capable of anything conceivable, we will always be able to heal. We are always fully capable and deserving of love.
This is correct and I would like to add.. FORGIVENESS is healing for YOU. Going into a psychedelic treatment will not benefit if an intent is consciously made. Trust me, the ego does NOT want to forgive, it only wants revenge and justice! Our media perpetuates these reactions in movies and TV because thats what resonates the most with its emotionally infantile audience. Intervenes Ketamine treatment is the quickest and cleanest way to the source (the 3rd eye, the soul etc). From there, you would want to process scenarios in your mind of forgiveness towards whom your most recent trauma would be from and work your way back in your memory during each individual treatment you receive. Would it be possible to forgive everyone in on treatment? maybe.. but then the clinic wouldn't get as much money from you then would they, haha.
It's so wonderful that people have access to this therapy in your clinic.
I wish this man all the best and thank him for sharing his experience with us.
Thank you for your kind wishes for him 🙏
@MedicalSecrets Hey there! How do you feel about Ketamine for chronic debilitating pain, severe anxiety and bipolar? 🎉 I am lost
@@shellirk2819 I attended a pain management conference back around 2005, where the lead researcher was working with month long ketamine induction and was moving toward trials with low dose ketamine therapy like this for chronic pain. Unfortunately, I lost track of his research, as I deployed abroad for a few years. But, from what little I heard, it sounded promising for pain.
Anxiety can come alongside pain, so there's a real possibility there as well - if a physical chronic pain condition is properly managed as well.
Bipolar is entirely out of my lane, so I'll not even consider trying to address that.
But, for something like guided therapy for PTSD, I suspect the effects would be excellent as well.
I do have chronic pain, due largely to scar tissue from multiple soft tissue injuries and a herniated disc. Had ketamine for one surgical procedure, which did blunt the pain for a fairly lengthy period as a side effect. Propofol had a similar effect after another surgical procedure, with some humorous stories to tell afterward, as I clearly remember quite a bit of the times when "he won't remember any of this". A joking nickname for propofol is "Milk of amnesia", which it sort of is, due to how it works. Although, in this context, it'd likely be like trying to swat a fly with a sledgehammer. Miss the fly, destroy the wall and table.
But, for either, I'd not dream of trying to use either. That's why they make anesthesiologists, as if things go wrong, they can go horribly wrong.
ketamine has a lot of therapeutic benefits, and yes it can be used for chronic pain and severe anxiety. for the chronic pain. it works by blocking certain pain receptors in your brain which causes less pain because you feel less. for bipolar treatment, its still a potential treatment, it has rapid antidepressant effects which can calm you down as a bipolar patient, just that its long term use and efficacy hasn't really been proved@@shellirk2819
@@shellirk2819 ketamine has a lot of therapeutic benefits, and yes it can be used for chronic pain and severe anxiety. for the chronic pain. it works by blocking certain pain receptors in your brain which causes less pain because you feel less. for bipolar treatment, its still a potential treatment, it has rapid antidepressant effects which can calm you down as a bipolar patient, just that its long term use and efficacy hasn't really been proved.
What a great doctor he is to be putting patients at ease, allowing for such an environment to explore these treatments together.
Well, anesthesiologists have to put patients at ease. It's harder to induce a patient that's anxious.
I agree,I just wish that I could go to his clinic
Psychedelic therapy can be transformative in a clinical context. My life has been changed, and I feel more like ME than I ever have.
Could you define exactly how life has changed for you, like what kind of examples you notice?....😅thanks we need to kno!
@@audraconnors8568 they never elaborate. Im pretty sure thats a bot tbh
I would be absolutely terrified to try anything like this! I don't want to see strange universes or things melting into things, no just good old terra firma for me!
This is me. My depression is AWFUL but this scares me. TMS was literally a life saver for me though.
Being a junior doctor myself, i had never heard about ketamine infusion for therapeutic use in depression,very informative content.
Thanks , nice work Dr Kaveh🎉
Your a doctor an you have never heard of this. You need to go back to school.
I wish more first responders and military personnel would do this 🙏❤️ thank you for doing this for people!!! ❤❤
Unfortunately, police are now using ketamine to subdue people. They've misused it and killed people.
I know of several Vets and first responders that should look into this. It would be a blessing if IV ketamine could ease their pain.
I’m a vet with C-PTSD. My pdoc agreed to TMS. I wonder if ketamine therapy is available at my VA.
Any one who has suffer fr any trauma
@@samanthasabbath3745Ketamine therapy is available through the VA! They use a single shot to administer the dose. Not sure if that's available throughout the country though, but the experience has been interesting so far so I'd recommend doing some research :)
Edit: Hope TMS is going well btw
Dr Kaveh-
I just fortunately came across your channel today. I’m a private practice psychotherapist -some physician or other clients in the medical field. Also, have a personal experience with depression. Great to have this information. Appreciate how genuine and articulate you are in your videos
It sounds promising. How long does the Ketamine stay in your system and how long can a patient expect the benefits of the ketamine to last? How often does a patient need a ketamine infusion? Is there a schedule for receiving an infusion to maintain the benefits…ie. 1 infusion every 4 weeks or 1 infusion every 3 months and so on. Thank you for sharing your time to help us understand the benefits and effects of analgesics.
Great questions!!
Its all BS.
All it does, is get you high for a couple of hours.
Once you come down, you go back to baseline.
This is nothing more than quack Drs, using language to con people into giving them their hard earned money.
Ketamine doesnt change the base chemistry of the brain. It augments it, while its acting. Once the body metabolizes it, the affects are gone.
It does not address the root cause of mental disease, nor does it change any of the imbalances of the brains chemistry.
They are literally just charging you thousands of dollars, to get you high for a little bit.
As weve known for decades, you can not use chemicals, to cure depression. You can temporarily mask the symptoms, but it does not correct the root of the issue.
This Dr is lying to his patients, and his audience, trying to create new patients. Using chemicals to treat illness, leads to dependence on said chemicals, compounding the issue. Not only are you still depressed, you are now reliant on chemicals, to feel better at all.
Do not fall for these con men/women, claiming a "simple", or "easy" chemical "fix" for mental disease.
Biggest difference/takeaway here, is the focus on the beforehand work, prior to the treatment.
Thanks for another outstanding video!
Omg I suffer from: depression, addiction, and addiction related anxiety. I have been hearing about this and want to do it so badly. Thank you for posting this. ❤
I'm so sorry you had that experience, but I greatly admire your vulnerability in sharing that. I hope you find a trusted healer to integrate your whole story to give you the care you deserve 🙏
Hey I'm a recovering addict, 7years clean. I was a terrible addict for 15+yrs, I thought I was a lost cause. I just wanna give you some hope and let you know that recovery IS possible and it's not easy at times but you can do it!!! I'm rooting for you, you deserve it!! Sending my love🤟❤️
Do it ! I just finished six infusions and one booster…I am feeling great!
ketamine is addictive so probably not the best option
@@klauskeller6380 exactly what I thought. And the doc answered and didn't address that.
Thank you!
Ketamine absolutely changed my life ❤
I really appreciate Alex was willing to share his experience.
Can’t wait! I wish Insurance would cover this…
Look into Spravato. It's esketamine nasal spray. Insurance likely will cover that. Nasal vs. IV-based delivery methods do offer different kinds of experiences, but both can be very profound. Midbloom is oral ketamine. It's possible to get a script for ketamine and have it sent to a compounding pharmacy, but that's between you and whichever provider. That's what I'm dong now twice per week and out of pocket is a fraction of the cost of the other three options.
Yeah I'd be plugged in 24/7
I had Ketamine used on my 2 times as anesthesia, and I can tell you it was the absolute worst experience ever. The Dr. claimed I would enjoy the experience. Not so much. It was worse than a bag acid trip. The walls were on fire and people were melting, not to mention my blood pressure shot sky high. My personal anesthesiologist finally prohibited it from being used on me in the future. I go under anesthesia about 12-15 times/year. In regards to those patients it helps woth depression, I'm very happy for you, but it's definitely not meant for everyone! Anybody else with bad experiences on Ketamine, I'd love to hear about them
I’ve had a horrendous experience with ketamine myself but in a different setting. I was spiked with it in my bottle of water and dragged into a men’s toilet by 2 guys who proceeded to undress me (I’m sure you can figure out why) but thank God someone saw them and and the security guys came in and saved me just in time! I was aware something horrific was happening but I was hallucinating SO badly and everything around me looked like it was was melting and really evil ( I honestly can’t explain how terrifying it was) I apparently collapsed and was rushed to hospital were they found that I had ketamine in my system.
I remember waking up freaking out as the staff still looked evil but It did start to wear off a few hours later and I was back in my right mind but I was badly shaken up mentally and physically and I ended up with PTSD.
Unfortunately they did the same to another girl that same night and she was found outside naked and a real mess bless her😢 The police wanted statements off me and I really wanted to make sure they were caught especially for the poor girl who was raped but it was So frustrating as all I could tell them was i was pretty sure they were 2 black guys but they had flashes of light coming out of their faces and bright yellow eyes with black slits so I couldn’t make out their features!
Thankfully cctv picked them up and they were caught eventually!
You wouldn’t catch me touching ketamine with a barge pole. NEVER..I know this video is in a clinical setting but I was actually a drug and alcohol supporter worker for 10yrs and I’ve seen it first hand mess up SO many people physically and mentally.
I’m so sorry you had such a bad experience with it. Like I said I understand it’s in a completely different setting but I do understand how it can affect people and I honestly believe your experience.
My ex husband was drugging me with it and I didn’t know until I OD after I woke up in the ICU apparently the night it happen I was also seeing things and talking crazy my mother knew something was wrong and called 911 and he tried to take off and go back to his home country of Canada with MY CAR until my mom stopped him by fighting him for the keys
@@PinkPaws88 oh that sounds absolutely horrific and I can imagine exactly how you felt when you were in the hospital bless you. I hope he got caught and charged? And hope you managed to heal not just physically but emotionally from what he did to you. What an evil thing to do to you!
@@GodsGirl48 sadly he never got caught he took a bus to buffalo NY and walked across the border he was apparently bragging to people how he almost succeeded in taken me out and how he would have had a lot of money if my mom didn’t intervene and ruin the whole thing cause he was making it looked like I had done it to myself
@@GodsGirl48oh my goodness your account is terrifying to read, I am terribly sorry you were violated in this way! I would like to say, thank God you're okay but how would you possibly be "okay" after such a trauma!?! May you heal, body, mind, and soul❤❤
ive had ketamine before, i used to be severly depressed with many repetitive thoughts... afterwords i felt great, and i still feel great years later
really? if what you are saying is true id love to know a bit more. is it a permanent depression cure in that sense? (genuine question)
@@astralcloudashes8617 for me it was, its like i could suddenly see how the negative thoughts were kinda in my own head or so to speak, its like being in your own way and then having the clarity to step aside. when i had my experiences with K its like i ran a search in my brain for made up anxietys and then deleted them, and those free synapses left over just immediately went to the good thoughts and productiveness. its the best way i can explain how much of a light switch it was
Gotta tell you, I'm impressed you made this video.
I was in on the research for this. I felt like a new person! It never occurred to me how much stress it could create after the research, suddenly not having it available, and now having it everywhere but out of reach financially! I'm worse off now because of it. It was like a good dream. Have had bipolar and severe all my life. All I ended up with was more anger in the end. I still just want to scream!
How expensive is it? I was getting excited until I thought about the cost!
Although I've never been bipolar, I have used scream therapy to release unwanted energy when under pressure.
So go ahead and scream and speak to the pain, that can be very therapeutic!
Use a pillow to muffle it🥶
@@TASmith-ou3is last time I checked in MN it's about $1G per infusion. Haven't tried the nasal spray yet... I gave up on doctors.
@@oldcrow6990 Damn you can get a whole gram of ketamine for $80-$100. That's 10 infusions, syringes cost $3
Here in Philadelphia it’s 150 an infusion if insurance won’t cover it
I am going for my 4th dose tomorrow, so far my life is transformed. Wish I came to it sooner.
can you describe the transformation? what changed?
I can speak to me personally has changed my mental health completely!! I’m a much happier connected person
I know that feeling, gotta keep in touch with the ones you love
Sure wish I lived closer… thank you for teaching so much- this was exactly what I asked you to put in a video on one I watched yesterday.. you hit it on the nose
@@hopebeel8765would never order online only with accredited dr!
Thank you for sharing about this! After watching How to Change Your Mind, my mind was blown at how healing different drugs can be when used appropriately and the studies that have been going on to bring this to light. I appreciate more people talking about this. I truly believe this could help so many people.
I've done iv before but now i do spravato. It's not as powerful as iv but it's still helped me so much with my depression and suicidal ideation. I would love to hear from your perspective on the differences between spravato and iv infusion. Amazing video as always!
I am so happy that you have found relief with ketamine in the past. That is such a good question, and I have addressed it in a couple videos. I like to use IV ketamine for acute care, and less potent forms of ketamine for maintenance therapy. Have you heard that strategy before?
I haven’t experienced IV ketamine before, however I’ve been in treatment with Spravato since March. I just graduated to going every other week from a twice a week regimen. I have CPTSD, anxiety, depression and severe fibromyalgia from a lot of childhood traumas. I’m now 64, and for the first time in my life, I feel calm, safe and at peace while I’m in my treatments. My therapist is helping me take the esketamine treatments beyond the appointments. Since Spravato isn’t as powerful as IV ketamine, the treatments don’t last as long, but my depression is so much better. Thank you Dr. Kaveh for teaching us about this treatment and thanks and best wishes to the young man in the video.
Ketamine, is a analogue of PCP & should never be used on a regular basis, not ever. Ketamine’s highest efficacy exists within treatment resistant depression sufferers who have Suicidal ideation /attempts…
Nothing to take lightly
wish I had something like that. Lost my leg 18 mos ago and still can't walk bc of leg ulcer on other leg (losing leg had nothing to do w/leg ulcer or having diabetes etc...strange infection caused by who knows what - no open wound). Was fine mentally until about 3-4 mos ago. I'm 53 and at this point have given up.
@briand8146 so sorry your going through this...pray you find the right treatment to heal you,both physically and emotionally! Please don't give up...miracles do happen!
The universe? This is the total opposite of what happened to me! This must be a patient with the best experience, ever.
Can you expand on your comment, please? It would be great to know other experiences, so if we had this, we would be aware that we are not alone in our experience. I would love this to try to get off my antidepressants.
Your guy sold you bath salts
Interesting topic, and I certainly think we should not be afraid of treatments like this.
There's so much we still don't know of how humans work excatly, and at least, we should not set rigid boundaries of where not to look answers from. I also appreciate how he emphasised the importance of conversation beforehand (and during the whole process), I do think that's elemental too.
Anyway... interesting.
Thank you and thanks Alex for sharing this with everyone
Very happy for Alex and his healing experience! He has high awareness and is taking charge of his health with the help of excellent physicians. This is truly the Hippocratic oath in action. ❤
I understand the FDA approved using a mixture of ketamine and profafol for pallitave support. (Hospice use.)
Doctor, thank you for this video. Ketamine keeps coming around me, and I felt at more ease knowing you're an advocate. I've been disabled with chronic PTSD for13 years and 90+ shock treatments for MDD, Your video moved it up in my mind to check out in Palm Desert/Palm Springs. Thank you again.
I'd appreciate your comment
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Well done Alex. Thanks for sharing your story. Stay well and strong 💪🏻
You are one with the universe. Perfect explanation.
I was terrified with ketamine used as an anesthesia. I felt like I was disconnected from life and I could not find my way back. Hated it. Terrified.
What do you mean used as anesthesia? To put you under for surgery? Why would someone use it as anesthesia?
@@sebrinacarter1442 because it was designed to be an anesthetic...then they discovered a second use for it.
@sebrinacarter1442 yes I had it for anasthesia before a electric shock for cardiac arrhythmia. I also had an experience of isolation and loneliness under the drug but found it interesting rather than terrifying, I was getting a message that you are far from anything and anyone you know and you are getting further and further away, it was cool as you somehow keep a grip on your sanity so you know it will be over.
Not impressed! Looking for holistic approach more so?
@@sebrinacarter1442 thats one of its uses
Ketamine has literally saved the lives of people I know and love
Thank you you are such a wonderful doctor. GOD bless you you are helping me a lot. 🙏
Thank you so much for all the info!
I did inter muscular shots of ketamine, and it was the best decision for me. Its helped my OCD/Anxiety/PTSD/Depression/messed up brain. I mean I’ve only done three sessions and the amount of peace and hope i feel is amazing. I wish it was more available to others. Like it helped my CRPS in my ankle and I wasn’t even given the dose for pain.
@@CHL-tm7xxme too. I was prescribed prazosin for it but it dropped my blood pressure so low I can’t take it.
I have tried psychotropic substances and without fail each time has been very negative. I must have some underlying trauma that's causing this. But the best way I can describe it is as a black hole. I know it sounds ridiculous, but I have consistently (under the influence) visualized a black hole or gravity well of some kind. What's more, I feel my soul connect with past lives and even future lives. It's as though the typically religious notion of a soul that is separate from the body manifests as a more concrete reality. This soul then experiences time passing very quickly, and becomes part of all souls. Then I imagine this soul being trapped in the matter of the universe and unable to escape. Eventually it traces a world line that inevitably gets sucked into a black hole. Imagine if you will that humanity is composed of immortal souls which, being immortal, must be directed by the matter of the universe towards the inevitable end which is none other than collapse into a gravity well. It's like I then spend the entire rest of the experience trying to escape from this "fate" but also knowing it is inevitable. All of this has some basis in popular notions of physics and black holes, but also it exists in a kind of figurative space. It's a terrible feeling that I wouldn't impose on my worst enemy. I consistently leave psychedelic experiences feeling as though I am being punished for something, a decision I made at some point which I couldn't recall making, or couldn't help making.
Amazing what you are able to do with certain drugs. We really don't know how and why certain therapies work, I hope we will continue to demystify the human mind to be able to help more people.
I love the real experience of a patient. This is very informative and interesting
That is amazing! I love how you guys handle the process. Many clinics are run like mills
I got my infusion last week..@
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He is a professional with ket infusion processes.such an amazing experience..
Dennis_allen_01 is a good recommendation..
I booked a ket session last month...
Lol...I think I will be needing that this month..💯👌
Lifelong situations, childhood trauma, adult traumas, PTSD, depression, lifelong anxiety; 6 treatments and very minimal results that lasted for a few weeks. The treatment seems to work best for these kind of people that have gone through a single “somewhat tough” experience like a divorce with an otherwise normal life. It didn’t change anything significant for me beyond a few weeks and my last 3 treatments were at .75, I was gone tripping and flying through the sky in a major out-of-body experience each time. Lot of hype from people that really haven’t had it that hard, ever!
That’s sad, I’m sorry it was such a superficial treatment for you, and I feel it could be just like that for me if I did it as well, after 2 decades of depression and anxiety. Maybe the efficacy of such treatment is different on everyone, maybe each person has their ideal psychedelic. Or the thing is the duration of suffering/mental stiffness diminishes the chance of success of any type of treatment, so we must put more effort on various therapeutic strategies in order to heal better… anyway, best wishes.
I would step back and watch,This stuff seems to be good and horrible with different people I have been reading the comments look at them,Scary! If its too good to be true..well just think for yourself with MUCH Prayer 🙏
I think watching this and hearing him going into his own world like that is bringing me such anxiety… Like I’ve had issues with IV medicine making me feel like I’m supposed to be calm but wanting to crawl out of my body… I’d be so worried this would give me that feeling.
We definitely need to know what to look for in a genuinely "good & highly qualified Ketamine therapy facility" & exactly what to look for to avoid. This is not a cheap treatment considering insurance may never take this treatment seriously. It's potentially difficult for a variety of reasons that some cannot come to your area & stay long enough to receive your treatments in SF.
No one should ever have a bad medical experience anywhere for anything when persuing help physically or mentally. Thank you for this look into something so many wonder about. Anyone who sees this is going to be more well informed.
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so cool to see that its possible to do that safely on a medical controlled environment
It can be done safely with the right doctors! Have you heard of this therapy before?
I almost had ketamine therapy for chronic pain at one point. I have RA, MS and a rare disease that has caused several spinal cord injuries resulting in several incomplete lesions. My worst pain is in my sacral area and lumbar region. At times I would be in so much pain I could only lay on my belly all day all night for weeks on end except for standing from time to time. SoI had nerve ablation to my sacral and lower lumbar region and that made a huge difference in my pain. Some of the complete numbness has worn off in the most painful area but I’m still doing well. I would consider ketamine in the future if it is needed. My only concern is I tend to be extremely sensitive to medications. I am allergic to a lot of them. Is there a high percentage of people that have allergic reactions or adverse reactions to ketamine?
It looks like this persons experience is almost like what I would think being high would feel. I have read that hallucinations are common.
I really want to try this! I have had depression most of my life. 24 years ago I broke my back 13 years later I had a nerve stimulation unit installed at L5 S1 and it helped until 2021 when a chair at work broke at the base and I tore rotator cuff in 3 places trashed my wrist and pulled stimulating lead out of nerve and no longer get relief from stimulation. Insurance will not pay for Ketamine treatment and at 650 a treatment with 4 treatments recommended for depression and 8 treatments for pain management it's just out of reach. Thank you Dr for your videos!
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Of them are very informative!
I've been researching this for about 6 months now..I hope to start the process soon 😊😊
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Thanks Dr Kaveh for demystifying ketamine. Informative topic. He was in good hands.
Thank you for the kind comments! I hope you learned something new and feel empowered to advocate for your health 🙏
@@MedicalSecrets Yes, indeed. You teach us relevant things that help!
I was too depressed to handle the logistics to get to clinics in major cities near me. By the time an opportunity (briefly) showed up in my town my bipolar 2 depression was beginning to lift. At $3,000 for a series of infusions, I guess I'll just wait for the next episode...and apply for a new credit card.
Love your channel Doctor! Thank you for this information 🙏❤
Have you tried ketamine with anyone who had a history of cancer, anxiety, depression and probably has medical ptsd now too? I was dx with breast cancer at 39 and went through all the aggressive treatments in 2020. My kids were 5 and 18 months old at the time. The hardest part still, is worrying if I'll live long enough to launch them into adulthood. I'm NED currently and just feel like I'm wasting whatever time I have left because I'm so apathetic and tired all the time.
EMDR helps.
Maybe look into mdma/extasy? I've seen councilling that uses it for wellbeing and communication with loved ones when someone is unwell.
Bless your heart, your story caught my eye. I lost my mother to breast cancer in the 80s when I was 5yrs old. May you launch your children into their own marriages, grandchildren, and beyond... I hope you find whatever treatment is going to give you some happiness and peace ❤
God bless you! I had bc when I was 39 as well!
I actually tend to panic during my infusions! It’s honestly very hard for me but my dr is lovely and propofol added to the infusion and PRN midazolam, which gets me through it. I still do it because it helps so much with my chronic pain (although doesn’t do as much for my depression), and for me that’s worth it.
How does it help with pain?
I tried half a dozen or so infusions, but it didn’t get me anywhere for my pain. Glad you had success with it, though!
This was me a couple days ago :D "wow" and I got this huge grin on my face that I felt just turned on some switch in my brain and I've been smiling ever since
I sincerely need to do this treatment. I have been reading on this for a bit. It gives me hope!
I did not know about this. I've longed for something like this my whole life. As an older person I now dislike the way antidepressants are pushed and think we're meant to feel our emotions and not be numbed. Though finding ways of finding our way out of hopelessness is important. Thank you for your amazing work.
I don’t feel like antidepressants keep me from feeling my feelings. Quite the opposite- they allow me to participate in life at a level that gives me access to a range of emotions I can’t have if I’m unable to get out of bed.
@akengozi4430 Is it something that you have to continue taking? Or it like opening a door that remains open? I don't want to invest hope in another thing that doesn't help.
I am a 46 year old disabled veteran who has fought/ suffered with MDD, PTSD, severe depression, anxiety, BPD and OCD. I can honestly say I've been on so many meds, antipsycotic meds and so forth that meds just don't help me at all, and I also fo7nd out I'm on the Autism spectrum too. I'm currently going through a second TMS treatment because after 1 month I felt as if I was right back at square 1. The first round of TMS at around the 3-4 week mark I was starting to experience emotions and shit I had NEVER EVER felt before....I can't explain it. Depression is all I've know for 40 years of my life. I'm suprised I haven't committed suicide and wind up as just another sad statistic like my battle buddies who couldn't get the help they needed. How many IV infusions do you have to go through???
@@Lukemennna19 but I don’t understand what is the physical change that occurs that make the treatment work
I have horrible anxiety that came out of no where after a concussion. It's been a couple years. Bad anxiety. I wonder if Ketsmine could help it? Or if it's brain damage related and wouldn't help? It was like i was dropped off a cliff a month after my injury. Terrifying anxiety. All health related, fearing I was dying. Never had any issue with anxiety before. It's very hard to constantly have to coach yourself out of the episodes. This was very interesting to watch.
I’ll be there! I can’t wait
I would be so afraid my own anxiety about the experience would manifest and have the opposite effect.
I was given Ketamine against my will by an anesthesiologist during a minor oral surgery and had a near death experience. My blood pressure went dangerously high and it took me hours to get it out of my system. It was very traumatic. I have PTSD. NEVER again.
The only way out of it is to go through it 🙏🏽 many blessings on your journey
Did you see anything on the over side??
I'm absolutely shocked! I tried, in 2020 I think a monthish before the pandemic, the nasal ketamine spray for depression and I was insane and I didn't even have a full medicinal dose. The second nostril hit me like a freight train and felt instantly like I was spinning over and over and felt like I was going to throw up any second and felt paralyzed and was sobbing incoherently and drooling and couldn't speak. It was the absolute worst experience I've ever had in my life. I had words in my head but I could not form words to speak just sob and make noises for the entire time about an hour or more until it finally worn down. I cannot believe someone actually enjoyed this version of ketamine and I have been far too terrified to even ask to try any other version. I'm genuinely still shocked and wish I could find relief.
Interesting experience. I guess as with many other medications people react differently. Im pretty sure you are not the only one who would react like this to ketamine, is also important to know this could happen
Please take care. What you are offering is fantastic. I will search for someone in my area or fly to see you!
??? 😊 How does Ketamine compare to ECT's? I took my Mom to U of I Hospital to get help for her years ago... I felt terrible for allowing them to proceed. ECT's actually helped tremendously ❤. She did have to return for more treatments. ❤ Finally had my Mom back for the most part~ ❤❤❤ Totally Loved Her!!
Thank you for sharing that. I'm about to start ECT so it's nice to hear positive things
@@kellymonck8178 🌺🌸🌷 A positive attitude will take you a long way! I absolutely wish you the very Best! 💞💞💞 Blessings on your journey!!
It sucks how you have to keep going back. Eventually it's going to do some damage.
I’m still confused on how it works for the brain. Why and how does this medication give you a sense of clarity and give you answers?
Yeah was wondering the same thing. All very vague statements, no answers to how it healed or gave clarity.
His speech at 4:00 is real stuff, absolutely understandable.
You are a great Physician Dr. K
Thank you for the kind comments! 🙏 I hope you learned something new and feel empowered to advocate for your health
Thank you so much for sharing this. I’m about to start my own ketamine therapy next month to focus on healing and integrating experiences of abuse from my childhood. I had a question, though - it seems like there are different protocols for ketamine treatment which primarily focus on IV infusion administered by a clinical anesthesiologist, or oral/nasal ketamine that’s administered by a clinical doctor, but as part of, and witnessed by a psychotherapist. From what I’ve seen, it doesn’t seem like there are many clinics that offer IV ketamine as part of a psychotherapy treatment plan with the therapist in the room to help guide the journey. Rather, if you want to have a therapist there, then they’ll provide the ketamine in some other, non-IV form. My question is, do you think this is as effective? Does the patient get all of what they need if they choose either more control over the dosage with an anesthesiologist but no therapist, or less control over the dosing but more guidance with a therapist present?
Personally, I’m leaning towards having my therapist who’s trained in ketamine assisted therapy present, but I am concerned that I’ll be prescribed a pill so there will be less control over my dosage and therefore being able to take me in/out of my trip as needed.
I have two questions. First, is there really a ketamine shortage? A local clinic I’ve been trying to start this therapy with has told me for four months there is a shortage and they keep trying to push Spravato on me.
Secondly, what is your feeling about the ketamine pills that you take at home? Thanks for your informative videos.
We have experienced intermittent ketamine shortages lately at our hospital although they're aren't months-long.
I’ve been doing infusions for three years and they’ve saved my life. I hate when it goes thru me like water and I feel nothing, but when I have an epic trip it’s all worth it. I wouldn’t be here without it.
It’s a beautiful experience ❤
I also question the ketamine shortage. My last injections of my bilat SI joints was excruciating because the clinic has also quit using moderate sedation. I became so tense during the procedure, I think something was damaged! It’s been over a month and I still hurt!
Q: I am wondering if you could do a reactionary video to the current trial taking place in Florida I think, the Maya Kowalski trial. Ketamine is the key medication discussed in this trial.
I hope it will be available for common folk soon. I definitely need it 😞
You're so very lucky to have had the opportunity to use ketamine. I am treatment resistant for the past 10 years. I've trialed 8 different antidepressants. My psychiatrist as well as my therapist agree wholeheartedly that ketamine or other psycodellics would probably be a game changer. The sad part is that because my mental health has caused me to become disabled I cannot get Medicare to cover it nor do I have the money to pay outright for this treatment.
How has your mental health issues caused you to become disabled? In what way?
@@kristymay9435 Most days I can’t even get out of bed to do even basic ADL’s.
Can you do one of these on chronic pain or can I please please please get more information on this subject. I asked my pain dr about it abs she said it can definitely help but that they don't offer that service at their office....I would really like more education on this.
I am so sorry to hear that you have been challenged with chronic pain. This can be helpful, but it is heavily dependent on the origin of the pain, and we must rule out are there reasons for the pain first, of course. How about we talk about this on our next live stream?
@@MedicalSecrets I have several autoimmune diseases causing my pain
I attempted this for my nerve pain but couldn’t handle the trip 😢
Really? What did it feel like for you?
I'm considering this for chronic pain/crps, if you're willing to share further I'm very interested in hearing about your experience!
I heard a soldier who was basically blown apart praising ketamine. He said it worked better than morphine.
They can adjust to the dose so you don’t have the issue with tripping out.
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I'd like to ask a question about that, if you're willing to answer. It was my understanding that you had go that deep - to get deduce or remission out depression. So is that not the case? Any place I could find further information. Thanks whether you choose to answer, I do homework tomorrow.
So sad this isn’t available to everyone of us who truly needs this!
Hi
I’m from Liverpool, UK 🇬🇧
I’ve been having IV Ketamine every 6-8 months here for chronic pain, however I do suffer from Bipolar, depression & anxiety and I must admit all has improved since having this therapy, albeit slightly differently done here in the UK, here on the NHS it is done over a number of hours and we are given a sedative also x
@Richard-lz3em what is?
Wow, I’m surprised to be honest. I’m from the UK & getting anything on the NHS is a struggle these days.
Could you do a video on how this works on a biochemical level please?
I have a video breaking down how ketamine works a little more, have you already seen it?
@@MedicalSecrets No. Will check it out thanks🙂
It would be really helpful to have a list of doctors who offer this treatment.
@@Sandrabill252 Would you share the pharmacy name?
@@Sandrabill252an online pharmacy store - for ketamine ?!
Please tell us where!
A quick Google search yields hundreds and hundreds
I never did and still didn’t know what it feels like to be happy. Traumatic childhood . Preteen and teen years , I never lived in the moment because of other traumatic experiences. And now at 63 years old , I’m just existing. I’m so tired
3:55 ... Very Cool that you had patient willing to divulge that step. We Ourselves would not want to watch Ourselves on anything We peddled. LOL. Cool vid. Brave dude. Great topic.
Looks like an awesome journey. Are you able to drive home after the therapy session?
No driving, I found myself a bit unsteady for a couple of hrs.
@@katherinemnusaUber, Lyft, taxi or a friend...
Would it work on complex cases of chronic pain/fatigue and sleep disorders and depression and many anxieties and ptsd etc?
That is such a good question. It can work in such settings, but it is heavily dependent on the doctor's expertise in preparing the patient and guiding the patient throughout the journey. This is meant to be part of a holistic healing plan. Have you heard of ketamine therapy before?
Dr. Kaveh: I am a huge fan of yours, truly, I watch your videos everyday! You’re so inspirational! I have “PTSD” and I wanted to ask you if Ketamine would be an option for my anxiety and depression. BUT: I’m prescribed to a LOT of meds after a liver transplant and 2 Craniotomies. Would Ketamine react to any of my prescribed meds in a bad way? I hope not. I’ll get real: I have NO problem flying to California to meet you… (P.S. You’re MENSA)
This is amazing ❤😊 my whole family and I could benefit from this treatment after using so many different anti depressants and counseling and still no relief. Do they have doctors like you in michigan?
Stats on how long this clarity lasts? Is it supposed to be a cure or a pause?
I heard issues usually come back in a few weeks. It’s not a cure I think more of upkeep
Hey! i have so much to ask u! i work in an orthopedic surgery center! i’m the x-ray tech therefore it’s always myself and the anesthesia folks cramped in the corner. i’ve been doing this gig 15 plus years now…. all that to say … not once has any andyheduis lol anesthesia drs ever so much as nake eye contact with me , as it breaks the protocols ie they are “dr.s “ and i’m just the button pusher to the right . thanks for making ur life’s work accessible! it’s badass
I'm so very happy psychedelics are finding ground for growth with the people.
I have been under treatment for 4 years now. I'm alive with assistance from my medical team and Ketamine infusion
Life altering experience
How often do you get boosters? Or do you get them?
@@lorikendrick5076 I do treatment as needed, I had a treatment this week, last one was 6 months ago. My longest interval yet
I'm skeptical of this. It seems more like a psychedelic trip than anything that would "heal" anything. Healing requires talk therapy and a willingness to actually work to address your problems. The problem with people is they want some sort of miracle cure. Something that they won't have to put in real work to heal themselves.
Hello! What you say is true; however, I wish every homeless (NOT druggies) person out there could have access to such therapy, it being the absolute BOTTOM of existence. In such a prolonged state (like the COVID GENOCIDE war upon Americans being 3 long years in duration) losing one's small business to an unConstitutional shutdown, then their home as a result ... if ketamine gets them to even recall when life was better, might be enuf to get on their feet to continue their fight for survival. Our nation has undergone a half dozen PSYOPS since its first (9/11), so the idea of being able TO relax B4 a counseling session would help a therapist help the patient.
I have fought through depression because of untreated injuries and chronic pain from them. Dr's only would help short term or not at all. Had to find my own relief being it Chiropractic care or natural alternatives. It's been a long journey but I am still here.
Which natural alternatives? Thanks ❤
I refreshed & live came up!
I can't get back now so .....
The fact that we have so many people with depression, anxiety, etc. is very telling of how bad our society has become. We should not all be this mentally ill. This sounds amazing h to me but it also sounds like doing supervised expensive drugs with a legalized drug dealer monitoring you. How long does this last?
Is ketamine a natural or a synthetic drug?
Yes. i would like to know that as well
I think synthetic. It is addictive & so I don't recommend getting addicted to it. I have seen some people addicted to it & I refused some & left their property & went home. I would only use it for medical procedures if you feel necessary.
What a good question! A few years ago, a group in Brazil found small amounts of ketamine produced by a fungus, so it is now a naturally occurring substance! However, the quantities appear to be very, very small, and there is only report as far as I know
Thank you for youw awnser❤️