Chronic pain disorders affect millions of people. The quality of life of those afflicted rapidly declines, relationships are affected and productivity suffers. It is important to remember than a diagnosis of multiple pain syndromes is not uncommon.
While acute pain responds to pain therapies in predictable patterns, some types of chronic pain do not have specific starting points. They often do not have predictable paths to resolution. Many stem from degenerative diseases, while others are because of immune system illnesses. Chronic pain, especially pain with a neuropathic component, may respond to the safe and effective treatment of ketamine. … Continue reading
Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) is a condition that causes extreme fear of receiving judgement from others. It can lead to feelings of severe humiliation, rejection and feelings of inadequacy in public. This disorder also manifests in physical symptoms, including nausea, sweating and a rapid heart rate. Social anxiety disorder can be so severe that those who suffer with it will isolate themselves away from others, making it difficult to retain employment or close relationships. Several treatments and therapies are available, but for those who find those treatments unsuccessful, hope could be on the horizon with ketamine therapy. … Continue reading
Ketamine treatments for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome are becoming more popular as they help more and more people experience relief from daily pain. While these treatments are still undergoing extensive medical studies to understand the full benefits, it’s easy to see the proven results from other patients who have undergone ketamine IV infusions. Are they suitable for you? Are they effective? Let’s look. … Continue reading
Painful migraines can disrupt every aspect of your life. While there are numerous over-the-counter medications and treatments available, they may be ineffective for some individuals. Ketamine treatment for migraines is an FDA-approved option that can provide long-term relief when other options fail. … Continue reading
Post-traumatic stress disorder can make everyday life feel like a nightmare. This condition can cause intense fear, anxiety, anger and social isolation. Medications and therapy can be ineffective in managing symptoms for some people. Ketamine therapy provides an alternative method to offer relief. This therapy has safely been used for decades to treat chronic pain and a variety of mood disorders. Here is what you need to know about how ketamine therapy can help with post-traumatic stress disorder. … Continue reading
If you are working, studying or running a home, focus is an important skill. It can become frustrating when you can’t get started on a task or tend toward zoning out. Although lack of focus is often tied to disorders such as ADHD or autism, there are other potential causes.
Anxiety and depression can also lead to lack of focus. Feeling at your lowest and in a state of constant panic is draining in other ways. You may find it harder to sleep, or struggle with intrusive thoughts during waking hours. In fact, there are a host of symptoms associated with these emotional conditions that can make thinking clearly impossible. … Continue reading
Many people feel as though they are living in an alternate reality right now. COVID-19 continues to affect all of our lives. There is so much information, misinformation, and conflicting information that it is hard to know which way is up. So much confusion and contradictory information can cause anyone to feel overwhelmed and at a loss for how to make the best decision. For those suffering from depression, anxiety, or a form of mental illness, so much inconsistency can make them want to crawl in a hole and never come out. … Continue reading
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a mental health disorder in which people have certain thoughts repeatedly or feel the need to perform certain routines repeatedly to the extent that generates distress or negatively impacts daily functioning. People who suffer from OCD cannot control either the thoughts or activities for longer than a short period of time. While often featured as comical characters in movies and television shows, people with OCD experience a life challenge that is anything but funny. Obsessive thoughts and compulsive actions can hinder a person’s life both personally and professionally.
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A migraine is a severe headache that is often accompanied by sensitivity to light, nausea, and vomiting. Migraines can last for hours or days at a time, causing significant disruption to your life. According to the American Migraine Foundation, migraine headaches occur in approximately 12% of Americans over the age of 12. Migraine headaches affect 17% of women and 6% of men, most commonly during midlife, and rates decrease after age 60. … Continue reading
We’ve heard a lot about anxiety in the last year, but how many of us really understand what “anxiety” is? Understanding anxiety can help you know when you need to take steps to manage certain areas of life – making life smoother and the tough times a little easier to bear.
Anxiety is the body’s natural response to stress. If you have ever felt nervous before a job interview, a first date, or having to speak in front of a group, then you have experienced anxiety. Anxiety in its basic form is a feeling of fear or apprehension about what is to come. These feelings come and go with situational experiences, not lingering once what you feared is over. While feelings of anxiety are natural and normal, some people experience extreme feelings of anxiety that can be debilitating. … Continue reading
