Ketamine has been used successfully in many applications, from treating chronic pain to alleviating mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety. If you’re interested in exploring ketamine infusion therapy, you may be curious about what to expect during the appointment. Medical ketamine is administered by a skilled health professional in a clinical setting, and our team carefully monitors each patient during and after the session. This drug is known for causing dissociation, and it can also prompt an empathogenic experience. Here’s what you need to know about this type of response:
What You May Feel During an Empathogenic Ketamine Experience
Each individual reacts differently to ketamine treatments, and the effects you’ll notice often depend upon your mindset as you begin the treatment and the dosage you receive. Patients who report an empathogenic ketamine experience typically note the following feelings or effects:
- Heightened body awareness
- Enhanced comfort and relaxation
- Reduction in ego defenses
- Increased feelings of compassion, warmth, and empathy
- Euphoria
- Hallucinogenic effects such as colorful visual patterns or images
The use of ketamine is becoming increasingly common to treat a plethora of conditions, spanning from physical pain to complex emotional trauma such as PTSD. Ketamine infusion therapy has the potential to be effective for many individuals, and we’d love to speak with you to determine if this type of treatment is an option for you. Ketamine treatments are becoming mainstream because there are few to no side effects, and the dissociative properties can lead to altered states of consciousness that help you heal. When ketamine patients can explore the origins of their depression, anxiety, or pain from a wider perspective, they build empathy toward themselves. An empathogenic experience caused by ketamine is often described as pleasant and can play an important role in alleviating your symptoms. Ready to learn more about medical ketamine? Please contact our team so we can learn more about you and your medical history. We look forward to hearing your story and helping you achieve a higher quality of life.
