Bipolar Disorder Specialist
About 83% of people with bipolar disorder suffer serious impairment, the highest percentage among those who have mood disorders.
Our caring, expert providers at the Ketamine Clinic of Spokane offer fast-acting treatment for bipolar disorder at our ketamine infusion center in Spokane, Washington.
If you or your teenager suffers from severe symptoms of bipolar disorder that don’t improve with conventional treatments, we encourage you to connect with your team via text, call or email today.
Bipolar Disorder Q & A
What is bipolar disorder?
Formerly called manic-depression, bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that causes extreme shifts in your mood, energy, and ability to function. Symptoms of bipolar disorder occur in distinct states (episodes) that include:
Mania
A manic episode involves high energy and activity along with an exaggerated sense of well-being or self-confidence. During a manic episode, you may experience a break from reality (psychosis). Mania causes symptoms that last at least seven days or are so severe that they require hospitalization.
Hypomania
A hypomanic episode involves many of the same symptoms as mania but is less severe than a full-blown manic episode. Hypomania may involve increased talkativeness and a decreased need for sleep, but not the psychosis or extremely dangerous behavior of mania.
Depression
Most people with bipolar disorder experience at least one depressive episode. Symptoms of depression include changes in sleep patterns, appetite, and persistent feelings of hopelessness. Severe episodes of depression may lead to suicidal thoughts or attempts.
If you’re thinking about hurting yourself, go to the nearest emergency room or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 right away.
How does ketamine infusion therapy treat bipolar disorder?
If you have a clinical diagnosis of bipolar disorder and continue to experience moderate to severe symptoms despite these treatments, you may be a candidate for ketamine infusion therapy. We do not treat bipolar disorder in the manic phase.
As Eastern Washington’s only ketamine providers, the Ketamine Clinic of Spokane helps many patients find relief from treatment-resistant bipolar disorder.
Ketamine has been used as an anesthetic medication for decades. Now, ketamine offers rapid relief to people suffering from treatment-resistant psychiatric conditions like bipolar disorder.
What should I expect from ketamine infusion therapy for bipolar disorder?
INITIALIZING TREATMENT
DAY OF TREATMENT
OPTIMIZING YOUR TREATMENT
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