There is a nucleus in the brain called the lateral habenula, also referred to as the “anti-reward center”. It’s called this because after a certain amount of trauma or ongoing appointments, the lateral habenula will go into “bust mode” – which eventually shuts down our Dopamine production, leaving us feeling tired, unmotivated, and unable to find joy in activities or life. Ketamine blocks this “bust mode” and turns the Dopamine production back on nearly immediately. When burst firing stops, we begin to feel relief, joy, and attitude.
A person with ADHD has difficulty focusing for long periods of time. This limited capacity affects every aspect of their lives, such as school, employment, and relationships. They perform poorly, and this brings about low self-esteem and feeling less than those around them. ADHD presents differently for each person, and the symptoms may evolve with age as the person learns to self-adapt.
In addition to traditional ketamine treatments given by injection, orally, or infusion, there’s a different form of ketamine called esketamine (brand name Spravato) which may be inhaled nasally.
Esketamine is intended for administration by the patient under the direct supervision of a healthcare professional. This form of ketamine has been approved by the FDA in the US specifically for use with treatment resistant depression. Spravato is typically prescribed in conjunction with other anti-depressants.
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Treatment resistant depression (TRD) is a form of major depressive disorder. Formally defined as depression which has failed to respond to at least two forms of antidepressant treatments, TRD compounds depression’s symptoms and complicates the process of alleviating its symptoms.
Anxiety is a wide-ranging term for diverse catalogue of fears and worries which often come into being and worsen without a clear reason. While everyone experiences the simple emotion of anxiety every now and then, not everyone experiences it to the degree where it interferes with everyday life and regular activity. An anxiety disorder may have life-altering effects.
Post-traumatic stress develops after a traumatic incident, such as war, physical or sexual assault, or the death of a loved one. PTSD causes sufferers to repeatedly re-experiencing a traumatic event. PTSD makes a person jumpy and easily startled, may cause nightmares and irrational fears, and often results in depression and memory difficulties.
With the recent revolution in remote healthcare services through technology, there are more options that ever for the personalization of care. PMC, or Psychedelic Medical Centers, is at the forefront of these advances in medicine in the Weschester County area, providing our clients with greater variety for managing health than ever before.
Neuropsychology involves determining how well the brain is working, especially with injury or psychological disorder affecting its performance. A neuropsychological assessment is a comprehensive battery of tests which look at a wide range of mental functions to help with diagnosis and inform treatmen
There’s a high chance you’ve come across the term “psychedelic” before, and you’ve probably been wondering what exactly this term means. Psychedelic medicine, also known as psychedelics or hallucinogens, are a class of substances observed to have psychoactive effects. This means that they are capable of inducing changes in sensory perception, awareness, and emotions of individuals when ingested. Psychedelic drugs can also cause visual and auditory hallucinations and an altered sense of time. Find us in Port Chester Today!
IMPROVEMENTS IN SYMPTOMS
Our clients* report sustained improvements in their symptoms after their treatments
Key Takeaways: Most ketamine side effects in clinical settings (dissociation, nausea, blood pressure changes) are temporary and manageable under medical supervision. Evidence shows sustained benefits
Key Takeaways: Spravato is FDA-approved and often covered by insurance IV ketamine usually requires out-of-pocket payment Medicare Part B may cover esketamine with prior treatment
Key Takeaways While ketamine is best known for depression treatment, research shows growing promise in ketamine therapy for PTSD, ketamine therapy for OCD, and ketamine
