Depression Treatment in Missoula
Depression Treatment
Over 300 million people are affected annually by depression, making it one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. At Big Sky Ketamine Care, we are committed to providing comprehensive mental health services to those who struggle with depression.
Depression is a mental health condition that can affect the entire body. It can negatively alter the way you think, behave, and feel. It may be defined as persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest, and unrest that last longer than a few weeks.
Symptoms
Anyone can feel sad or even depressed at times. However, depression is a more intense feeling compared to the normal feelings of sadness. Depression is a mental illness that has a wide range of symptoms which can make it difficult to manage and maintain a good quality of life. They can impact a person’s ability to function, maintain relationships, keep commitments, or complete tasks.
Symptoms vary from person to person and appear during the night and day. Common symptoms or signs of depression include:
- A feeling of ongoing sadness, anxiety, or “emptiness”
- Aches or body pain such as migraines, cramps, or digestive problems
- Changes in appetite
- Decreased energy
- Difficulty concentrating
- Feeling inadequate
- Inability to make decisions
- Loss of interest
- Low self-esteem
- Thoughts of suicide or death
- Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much
Treatment
No one should try to manage their depression alone. If you or a loved one shows signs of depression, seek help. Fortunately, depression can be treated, and you can find relief from symptoms and improve your quality of life.
At Big Sky Ketamine Care, we offer individual and group therapies, behavioral therapy, medication, consultation services. We will work with you to customize a treatment plan that fits your needs and lifestyle. Treatment can range from therapy, lifestyle changes, stress management, prescription medication such as antidepressants, acupuncture, and other forms of therapies such as electrotherapy or transcranial magnetic stimulation. One unique treatment option for depression we offer is ketamine infusion therapy.
How Does Ketamine Infusion Therapy Help Treat Depression?
Ketamine infusion therapy supplies your body with certain proteins and chemicals so your neural pathways can heal without impairing your ability to think or concentrate. This eases the flow between neurons of neurotransmitters responsible for affecting your mood. Unlike antidepressants, ketamine infusion therapy works quickly within a few days to deliver significant relief without any long-term side effects.
For more information about depression and our treatment options, please contact our office at (406) 510-1670.
