What is Bipolar Disorder?

Bipolar disorder is a serious mental health condition characterized by significant alterations in mood, energy, and activity levels. These changes are more intense than the usual mood swings experienced by most people and can severely impact a person’s ability to carry out daily tasks.

While everyone experiences ups and downs, individuals with bipolar disorder endure extreme mood shifts that often disrupt their normal life. These shifts typically include manic episodes of elevated mood and energy, and depressive episodes marked by profound sadness, hopelessness, and fatigue. The fluctuations in mood are usually accompanied by changes in sleep patterns, energy levels, cognitive functions, and daily activities.

There are several types of bipolar disorders, classified based on the severity and duration of the symptoms:

• Manic Episodes: Characterized by feelings of euphoria, increased energy, and hyperactivity.
• Depressive Episodes: Marked by deep sadness, hopelessness, emptiness, and a significant lack of energy.
• Mixed Episodes: Where symptoms of mania and depression occur simultaneously.

Risk factors for bipolar disorder include a family history of the condition and specific chemical imbalances in the brain.

How is Bipolar Disorder Treated?

At NoCo MedSpa & IV Therapy in Greeley, we offer innovative ketamine infusion therapy for the treatment of bipolar disorder. While traditional treatments for bipolar disorder, such as medication and talk therapy, can be effective for some, they may not work for everyone and often come with side effects like weight gain, restlessness, and tremors.

Ketamine infusion therapy is a safe and low-risk alternative that can significantly improve symptoms of bipolar disorder by stimulating healthy brain function.

What to Expect During Ketamine Infusion Treatment

If ketamine infusion therapy is deemed suitable for you, our team of Anesthesiologists and Anesthetists will typically recommend an initial series of six infusions. Each session involves the administration of a low-dose ketamine infusion over the course of one hour. This includes 40 minutes of active infusion followed by 20 minutes of recovery.

During the infusion, you may experience mild visual hallucinations or other transient effects, which usually subside quickly. Our team follows best practice standards to monitor your progress and ensure your comfort throughout the procedure.

Many patients report significant relief from their bipolar symptoms within a few hours to two days after the infusion. If you are interested in learning more about how ketamine infusion therapy can help manage your bipolar disorder, contact NoCo MedSpa & IV Therapy or book an appointment online today.

At NoCo MedSpa & IV Therapy, we specialize in providing ketamine treatments for depression, bipolar disorder, and other mental health conditions in Greeley, Colorado.