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There are a few common feelings that people may experience in the aftermath of ketamine therapy, and one of the most common and natural is some basic tiredness or fatigue. Many new patients look to understand why they may have these feelings after their treatment, and the answers are often helpful for increasing overall understanding of the realm of ketamine therapy in general.
At A Mind's Journey, we're here to offer the very best ketamine treatments available for patients around Sandy, South Jordan, Draper and nearby parts of Utah, including for PTSD, depression, anxiety and more. In this two-part blog series, we'll discuss everything you need to know about possible tiredness after ketamine therapy - why it happens, what can be done about it, and even certain cases where patients feel the opposite and become energized after treatment.
First and foremost, it's vital to remember that ketamine is an anesthetic, and it has a tendency to cause what's called a “dissociative state”. This means that patients may end up feeling disconnected from their bodies, or even having out-of-body experiences.
This type of experience can be exhausting - both mentally and physically. As such, it's understandable why many people may feel tired or fatigued after their ketamine therapy session. The feeling of weariness is often a natural consequence of waking up from such an experience, and it's actually quite common for patients who have just started using ketamine as a treatment.
Another reason why some patients may experience tiredness after ketamine therapy is because of the way it interacts with our nervous system receptors. During a session, patients will be exposed to much higher levels of ketamine than their bodies are used to - and this can cause something called “receptor resetting”.
The receptors in our bodies help regulate things like pain, mood, and other bodily functions. When they're exposed to this higher level of ketamine, it can cause these receptors to reset in a way that can make the patient feel tired or fatigued afterwards. This feeling usually passes within a few hours after a session though as your body adjusts.
For some people, the fatigue they feel is actually "unmasked" fatigue that's been building up due to untreated mental health issues. Once the session is over, they're finally able to relax and let that tiredness out.
In part two of our series, we'll go over some approaches for dealing with post-ketamine therapy tiredness and discuss a few cases where patients actually energized after a session. Stay tuned!
At A Mind's Journey, we strive to provide comprehensive care and support for each of our patients - before, during, and after their ketamine therapy sessions. We understand that everyone may experience different symptoms or feelings afterwards, and our team is here to provide guidance on best practices for managing these potential sensations as you continue your journey towards healing. If you have any questions about tiredness post-therapy or any related topic, don't hesitate to contact us.
