Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that leads to extreme mood swings that might include emotional lows (depression) and highs (hypomania or mania).

When a person becomes depressed, they might lose interest in many activities, feel hopeless and sad. When the mood swings to hypomania or mania, you might feel euphoric, unusually irritable, or full of energy. The mood swings could affect energy, judgment, activity, ability to reason, behavior, and sleep.

Mood swings episodes might happen occasionally or several times a year. Although most patients will experience emotional symptoms between episodes, some might not experience any.

Bipolar disorder is an enduring mental condition, but you could manage its symptoms by complying with your treatment plan. Typically, it is treated with:

  • Psychotherapy
  • Medications like antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and antipsychotics
  • Lifestyle changes 

The Role of Ketamine in Bipolar Disorder Treatment

Nancy Diazgranados et al. discovered that bipolar disorder patients experienced swift and impressive antidepressant effects when one intravenous dose of NMDA antagonist ketamine was administered. That means patients experience fewer anger outbursts, less depression, suicidal thoughts, and sleepless nights. Although ketamine comes with side effects, they are mild.

If you think you are an ideal candidate for ketamine, the initial step towards improving your life is reaching out to a seasoned treatment facility near you. At the Pacific Ketamine Group, we offer effective and safe ketamine infusion therapy with commitment or impeccable, compassionate, and professional care.

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