May 3rd 2024.
Ever since undergoing treatment, Adam has noticed a significant improvement in his overall well-being. For as long as he can remember, Adam has been struggling with anxiety and depression. It all began when he was just thirteen years old and witnessed his father's sudden and devastating heart attack at home. Despite the family's desperate attempts to save him, Adam's father tragically passed away at the young age of forty.
This traumatic event had a lasting impact on Adam's teenage years, causing him to become angry and aggressive. "I didn't know how to express myself," Adam explains. "I suffered from explosive anger and sudden shifts in emotions. When I couldn't contain these emotions, I would often become verbally or physically violent."
When he turned eighteen, Adam made the decision to join the military and was deployed to fight in Iraq. However, a spinal injury led to his medical discharge in 2005. He returned home and immediately took on other stressful and high-pressure roles, including working in prisons and law enforcement. Living with chronic pain, Adam found himself constantly irritable and unpredictable, often succumbing to fits of rage during the day and turning to alcohol each night. "I neglected my mental health for a really long time," Adam admits. "I was drinking too much and I couldn't control my emotions. It wasn't uncommon for me to punch a wall in frustration. It felt like everything was falling apart."
After trying numerous therapies, including antidepressants, beta blockers, benzodiazepines, and other mood stabilizers, without success, Adam was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder by his psychiatrist last year. This revelation was a turning point for Adam, who became determined to find a treatment that would work for him.
That's when his psychiatrist suggested ketamine therapy. At first, Adam was hesitant about the idea, being a straight-laced military man who had never used recreational drugs. However, ketamine has been gaining recognition as a therapy for depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other illnesses. In the UK, esketamine, a more potent form of ketamine, is now licensed for treating depression. Although it is yet to be approved by the FDA in the US, ketamine is still gaining popularity, with lozenges and creams being sold over the counter and various clinics offering intravenous infusions.
Last November, Adam decided to give ketamine therapy a chance after a friend suggested it to him, saying, "You've tried normal your whole life, why not try something different?" Worried about potential side effects and addiction, Adam enrolled in an at-home program, where a guide would lead him through the process online.
After undergoing a medical evaluation and speaking with a clinician, Adam was given a 500mg dose of ketamine in a blister pack, which he was instructed to dissolve on his tongue while lying in bed. His guide asked him to set an intention for the session, and Adam chose "to not feel miserable all the time."
Within fifteen minutes, the bitter-tasting pill had taken effect, and Adam found himself sinking into what he can only describe as a "profoundly healing experience." As he lay in bed with the curtains drawn, Adam felt a warm and relaxing sensation, enveloped in a sense of well-being. "Everything felt peaceful and loving," he recalls. "I felt no pain, just a strong sense of serenity. I lay there comfortably with an eye mask on, listening to a curated playlist of instrumental music through my headphones. I just let myself sink into the experience."
Once the effects of the ketamine had worn off a couple of hours later, Adam spent the rest of the day reflecting on the experience, as he had been advised not to drive. He noticed an immense feeling of calm and contentment, something he hadn't experienced in a long time. Since then, he has continued with ketamine therapy and has seen significant improvements in his mental and physical well-being.
Ever since starting treatment, Adam has noticed a significant improvement in his overall well-being. For the majority of his adult life, Adam Reuter has been struggling with anxiety and depression. It all began when he was just 13 years old, and had to witness the sudden and tragic death of his father due to a heart attack. Despite the family's best efforts, they were unable to save his 40-year-old dad, and the traumatic experience had a profound impact on Adam's teenage years. He became angry, aggressive, and struggled to express his emotions in a healthy way.
As soon as he turned 18, Adam joined the military and was eventually deployed to Iraq. Unfortunately, he sustained a spinal injury and was medically discharged in 2005. He then returned home and took on various high-stress roles in prisons and law enforcement. However, this only added to his mental and emotional struggles. He turned to alcohol as a coping mechanism and found himself becoming increasingly volatile and unpredictable.
At the age of 41, Adam was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, a revelation that finally helped him understand and address his mental health issues. He tried numerous therapies and medications, but nothing seemed to work. That is, until his psychiatrist suggested ketamine therapy. Even though the idea was intimidating for someone who had never used recreational drugs, Adam decided to give it a try.
After a thorough medical assessment and consultation with a clinician, Adam received his first dose of ketamine in the comfort of his own home. He was instructed to dissolve the pill on his tongue while lying in bed, with an intention of not feeling miserable all the time. As the drug took effect, Adam felt a sense of warmth, relaxation, and peace. He described it as a profoundly healing experience, where he was able to disconnect from his body and observe his mind from a third-party perspective.
Since then, Adam has noticed a significant improvement in his mental and emotional well-being. He no longer feels the need to turn to alcohol or act out violently. Instead, he spends his days feeling calm, happy, and at peace. Ketamine therapy may not be FDA-approved for treating psychological disorders in the US, but it has proven to be effective for many individuals, including Adam. It has allowed him to overcome his traumatic past and finally find inner peace.
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