Stellate Ganglion Blocks for Anxiety and PTSD: A Breakthrough Treatment

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Anxiety and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) are increasingly prevalent conditions that can significantly disrupt daily life. Both disorders can manifest in a variety of symptoms, including constant worry, sleeplessness, emotional upheaval, and heightened sensitivity to stress. Traditional treatments, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or medications like antidepressants and benzodiazepines, can be effective for many … Read more

Holistic Self-Care Strategies to Enhance Your Ketamine Therapy Experience

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In recent years, ketamine therapy has gained significant attention as an innovative treatment for various mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD. This treatment, derived from the anesthetic ketamine, offers rapid relief for individuals who have not found success with traditional therapies. However, while ketamine therapy holds promising potential, enhancing its benefits through effective … Read more

Ketamine for Veterans: A New Hope in the Treatment of PTSD

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) remains an ongoing and pervasive issue for many veterans returning from military service. The trauma experienced during combat can result in lasting disturbances, impacting not only mental health but quality of life. Traditional treatment avenues, while beneficial for some, often fall short for many, necessitating innovative approaches. Ketamine therapy has emerged … Read more

Avoidant Behavior in Relationships

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Avoidant behavior in relationships is one of the many manifestations of avoidant personality disorder, along with an unwillingness to be social, fear of rejection and criticism, and poor self-esteem, amongst others. These are all parts of anxiety and are often caused by some form of PTSD. Our clinic’s work with ketamine infusion therapy allows us … Read more

Understanding and Addressing First Responder Trauma Through Ketamine Infusion Therapy

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First responders, the unsung heroes at the forefront of emergencies, carry an invisible burden – trauma. Amidst their heroic acts, from holding up phones for final goodbyes to rushing into perilous scenes without a second thought, they accumulate scars unseen by most. This blog delves deep into understanding this unique form of suffering and illuminates … Read more

How Does Stellate Ganglion Block Treatment For PTSD Work?

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) disrupts the lives of roughly twelve million people in the U.S. each year. Commonly associated with veterans, PTSD affects individuals from all walks of life who have experienced traumatic events that they could not entirely process. People struggling with PTSD may see their relationships, career, and home life decline as their … Read more

What Are PTSD Flashbacks?

As a military veteran who saw combat, you’re still unnerved at the sound of July fourth fireworks or jet engines wailing overhead. You instinctively hold your breath for a moment as your heart races, but the anxiety eventually fades. Some people who live through severe trauma aren’t so lucky and have intense flashbacks of what … Read more

What causes PTSD?

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Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects up to 8 million people every year, according to some estimates, and is more prevalent in females than males. While mostly affecting adults, symptoms can also threaten the mental and physical wellbeing of children. PTSD can’t be cured, but the symptoms can be managed by educating yourself, seeking treatment, taking medication, and attending therapy as directed, and other steps. If you think you have symptoms, don’t ignore them – get help.

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How to Diagnose PTSD

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PTSD – post-traumatic stress disorder – is a mental health disorder triggered by either experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. The most common symptoms include flashbacks, nightmares, and anxiety, as well as intrusive thoughts about the traumatic event. It’s natural to have difficulty coping after a traumatic event, but these feelings should go away on … Read more