The Ketamine Podcast
Healing the Mind: Ketamine's Transformative Effect on Depression and Anxiety
September 21, 2023
Dr. Steven Reichbach, an anesthesiologist with over 30 years of experience returns to the Ketamine Podcast. Dr. Reichbach discusses ketamine therapy and its effectiveness in treating various mood disorders and chronic neuropathic pain syndromes. Specifically, he dives into the remarkable results of ketamine treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and how it has been helping patients relieve intrusive thoughts and repetitive actions. They also explore the broader scope of ketamine therapy, as Dr. Reichbach shares his insights on treating patients with treatment-resistant depression, anxiety disorders, and trauma history, along with underlying OCD. The conversation then turns to the topic of suicidality and how ketamine infusion has shown promise as a treatment option. Dr. Reichbach discusses a compelling case study where a patient with chronic pain and suicidal thoughts experienced significant improvements in both their physical and mental well-being after ketamine treatment. Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of ketamine therapy and its potential to revolutionize mental health treatments.
With over three decades of expertise in anesthesiology, Dr. Steven Reichbach reappears on the Ketamine Podcast. He delves into the transformative power of ketamine therapy in addressing various mood disorders and persistent neuropathic pain conditions. A special emphasis is placed on the breakthroughs observed with ketamine in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), aiding patients in managing their intrusive thoughts and recurrent behaviors. Moreover, Dr. Reichbach sheds light on its broader applications, especially in patients grappling with treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, trauma, and underlying OCD symptoms. The dialogue shifts towards ketamine's potential in addressing suicidality. Highlighted is a poignant case of a patient plagued by chronic pain and suicidal tendencies, who witnessed substantial upliftment in both physical and psychological states post-ketamine intervention. Dive with us into the captivating realm of ketamine therapy and its prospective game-changing impact on mental health care.

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