7 Reasons People Don't Respond To Ketamine Treatments

Are you undergoing ketamine treatments and noticing you are not getting better like you would like to? In this video Dr. Ko shares 7 reasons why you may not be improving during your ketamine treatments.

Here’s a preview of the seven, but to best understand them check out the entire video:
0:12 Reason #1 Medications
0:27 Reason #2 Appropriate dose
0:50 Reason #3 Preparation
1:19 Reason #4 Set & Setting
2:06 Reason #5 Integration
2:44 Reason #6 Number of sessions
3:23 Reason #7 May be a non-responder
3:55 Don’t lose hope - there are other options

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[Garlicandonions]

I’ve been battling with depression anxiety and bipolar disorder for most of my life. I didn’t graduate highschool, I’ve missed out on life due to being in and out of treatment and hospitals and I can’t hold a job or even get out of bed most days. I had my 5th infusion yesterday. I had a break through after my 4th session but then I reverted back to severe depression and anxiety. I’m praying it works and I get some relief from the hell that is my brain but because of how intense my depression is right now it doesn’t feel like it’s working. I still have one session left and the nurses at the place I get the infusions told me I might need a seventh or eighth session. Who ever sees this comment please send me a little prayer!!!

[NDNComer]

I currently have been taking spravato for just over a month now, and have done IV Ketamine therapy during a 3 day opiate detox. In my experience they are quite different. For me spravato was a lot stronger, especially the first 3-4 appointments. It’s very important to be careful what you are listening to or watching during the session because it really sets the tone for the trip. They started me off at 50mg twice a week, then bumped me up to the full dose at 86mg twice a week. Last week Monday was my first once a week session. Tomorrow will be my second once a week session. It has really helped with not only my depression but with my anxiety, anger, and patience. It has also brought me closer to god and bettering my relationship with the good lord. Having a profound revelation majority of the sessions as well. I highly recommend spravato to anyone struggling with depression.

[Milo]

One really big reason in someone could also be, if someone shows up to a Ketamine clinic and their depression is hormone related. Unfortunately many doctors tend to prescribe medications before the needed hormone adjustments.

[SybelleSilverphoenix]

Always super informative. I will send this to some friends who were thinking they weren't responding. Thanks so much!

[tamatitaylor]

I went into k- hole the 1st time I had ketamine I snorted it, thought I was never going to come out but I did after 4 hours, the next day onwards for about a month I felt flooded with confidence
I've had ptsd most of life I'm looking at getting infusions now that I know about it

[valerielembo]

Thank you so much Dr. Ko! I'm getting Ketamine in West LA and I would be lost without your videos! Most places seem to provide very little information.

[jessicajohnson]

What the? If you’re mentally unwell how the heck do you prepare mentally and physically

[kennyregiecyadingus]

I’ve battled severe depression for 20 years thats been extremely debilitating. I can’t function or hold job . Been on every ssri you can think of including ECT and finally in process of doing ketamine treatment after I read about it for years . I’ve had high hopes . At moment I’m on my 5th treatment. For my personal experience the first few infusions we started 50 (guessing mg) Doctor just told me 50 . I’m little over 200 pounds and unfortunately I haven’t received any relief or positive experience during the infusion that I hoped I would or like I’ve seen on so many videos. I know there’s no magic drug out there that will change everything but was desperate for relief . This last 5th infusion we moved up to 125 dose . This was first time I had positive experience during the infusion . However I don’t know yet how I’m gonna feel next day yet as just received it . I have my last six infusion coming up in two days . I’m praying that this will be the one to help give me the relief i need or at least notice a difference . I’m scared and hopeful at same time because I don’t know where to go from here if this doesn’t work for me . I’m hopeful I get some relief after this six infusion . I’m really scared as well because I’ve tried everything in past and for so many years felt hopeless and didn’t want to bother even seeing a Physciatrist just to be put back on same ssri that I’ve already been on that’s never worked or just made things worse. I’m happy to see so many are getting the relief from this new ketamine infusion I’m just praying this last infusion will notice a difference as to whether or not i need to make the decision to continue with booster infusion in future as this has cost a lot and not something my family who’s paying for it can really afford to do. But obviously worth it if life changing . Wish everyone the best and hope I get same results as so many others .

[happypiranha]

I don’t think I could even navigate my cellphone during a Ketamine infusion let alone check social media or read. Everything is kinda blurry

[PamLewis-wj]

It’s amazing even after 2 treatments. This video helped tremendously ! Thank you❣️

[jakeslay]

ENYA!!!

Listen to Enya, she never disappoints!!!

[squidleyskidley]

Oh no, I’m on lamotrigine and lorazepam! Nobody told me these would limit my ketamine efficacy! Thank you

[linneafitzgerald]

I feel at a loss. I’ve been doing infusions for almost a year now a long with troches in between. It dosnt help. I wake up crying the next day after my oral treatments and my infusions help but sometimes I need two in a row but can’t afford to do two in a month now. I hate this is my last resort and it dosnt help. I’m sick of living like this. Can’t wiat till shrooms are legal and I can microdose for depression. Ketamine made me feel defeated. It helps so many people why can’t it help my messed up brain :(

[Kaotix_music]

Have you done more research on the effects with Benzo use in tandem with Ketamine Therapy? I have heard alot of contradiction to this. Some clinics even offering a small dose of Ativan before the session to calm the patient down if they are too amped up and nervous. I dont like to use Reddit as "a source" but it was a topic brought up in one of the threads on there and there were alot of people on Benzos that claimed it was pretty effective...even helped them get off of them entirely.

[CindaMurphyRealEstate]

Dr. Ko, how would I know if I’m getting “too much” ketamine? Since I’m not getting much response, I want to increase dose and duration but I also don’t want to “over do it”. What are the signs of “too much” ketamine?

[joy_voice_stimme]

I am now in my 2nd session but i dont feel any difference i feel even more tired and lay only in my bed. My energy is more drained! I will have my 3rd session in nextweek. Will see how long i will gonna be continueing on my kentamine.

[Ivuspp]

I wish my doctor watched this video!! Thanks for it!

[jennifercoleman]

Is wake paralysis a common sensation on Ketamine therapy? I have a history of "sleep paralysis" on an off throughout life. It usually happens when I have had insomnia for a few days and anxiety. It's terrifying to wake in your mind, but paralyzed in body knowing you cannot move or feel like you cannot breathe. It takes all my might to force my body to move to gain control. I tell myself to relax and fall into sleep, but I get claustrophobic and panic for the control.

[sedutor-cpin]

Thanks for sharing it. Where is your clinic

[ld]

I have a question regarding your comment on Lamotrigine. You say that Lamotrigine dampens the effect of Ketamine. Is the dampening due to Lamotrigine being present in the system *during* the treatment or in the weeks after treatment? The question is the same for Benzos I suppose. Thank you