About 16.1 million American adults, between the ages of 15 to 44, suffer from major depressive disorder, says the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA). Studies also show the condition is much more common in women than in men.
If you’re one of the people that make up that statistic and think your antidepressants no longer have a positive effect or if other traditional treatments have failed, then consider finding relief through ketamine depression treatment in Chicago.
What is ketamine?
It’s a type of anesthetic that could offer you relief from your depression. Recent research on the use of ketamine treatments to manage and cure depression has seen significant and dramatic improvements in the mood of patients. It also has a positive effect on people who have already tried and failed to find relief through traditional depression treatments.
What does it do?
Living with depression vastly impacts your quality of life. While the primary use of ketamine is to block pain, it’s also been shown to improve the moods of uses that much faster than traditional antidepressant drugs. And in cases where some of these drugs have failed, ketamine seems to succeed.
Where to get one
Be sure to look for a doctor that’s qualified to perform ketamine depression treatment in Chicago. Check the physician’s credentials to make sure you’re dealing with a trustworthy doctor. If you’re hiring local, don’t forget to reach out to friends and neighbors, especially to those who have already tried the treatment before. This can help you decide whether to go for it as well.
What else do you need to know?
Lastly, book an appointment. Pay a visit to the doctor. A face to face consultation is the best way to figure out whether you and the doctor are a good match or not.
