What Ketamine Does to the Brain
Ketamine is a powerful drug that has gained significant attention in recent years due to its various medical and recreational uses. While it was initially developed as an anesthetic, its effects on the brain have been found to be intriguing...
Understanding Ketamine Treatment for Depression
Ketamine, a medication that was originally developed as an anesthetic, has garnered attention in recent years for its potential as a treatment for depression. This article aims to explore the science behind ketamine, its evolution as a treatment, the process...
What Is Treatment Resistant Depression?
Even with anti-depressant medications, going to regular psychotherapy, support group sessions, and lifestyle changes depression symptoms can continue for years. If this is the case you may be experiencing treatment-resistant depression, a severe kind of depression that doesn’t respond well...
How Can Therapy Help Me?
Millions of people worldwide suffer from different kinds of physical or psychological pain, which seriously affects their quality of life. But instead of letting pain ruin your life, take charge. Find help from family, friends, support groups, or elsewhere, and...
Why Does Depression Make You Tired?
According to the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health, one definition for depression is as follows: “Depression (major depressive disorder or clinical depression) is a common but serious mood disorder. It causes severe symptoms that affect how you feel, think,...
Is There A Link Between Pain And Anxiety?
The link between pain and anxiety is like a circular road, with sporadic on- and off-ramps, where you drive round and round, struggling to get better. But your journey doesn’t have to be exhausting, painful, and never-ending. With time and...
What To Do For Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain is a huge problem. According to one study by Georgetown, 65 million Americans of all ages report back pain, with 16 million adults diagnosed as having chronic back pain. Such pain can lead to a lower quality...
Understanding Depression
You’re sad, frequently tired, and have trouble eating and sleeping. The important question is, how often do these things happen? If they’re only temporary and go away on their own, there may not be much to worry about. But if...
What Causes Seasonal Affective Disorders
If you get moody or mildly depressed when the seasons change, you’re not alone. Symptoms like fatigue and depression could be symptoms of something called seasonal affective disorder. But this condition can be managed; you may find relief with certain...
What Everyone Should Know About Seasonal Depression
We all have bouts of sadness, but when low moods, loss of appetite, and feelings of isolation occur regularly every fall and winter – and don’t subside till the seasons change – you may be experiencing a potentially more serious...