Depression

About 33% of Americans live with depression today. At NextGen Medical, their team knows that depression can be a challenging and terribly upsetting issue. They offer natural and alternative treatments like ketamine therapy in Clearfield, Utah, to help you emerge from depression and live a happy life. Call the office or request an appointment online today. 

What are the symptoms of depression?

Depression can cause symptoms that interfere with your quality of life. While depression symptoms are unique to the individual, some of the issues that many people experience include:

• Persistent feelings of sadness
• Avoidance of friends and family
• Skipping activities you used to enjoy
• Change in your sleeping patterns — either too much or too little sleep
• Eating more or less than usual, leading to weight changes
• Lack of energy or feeling general malaise
• Feelings of guilt
• Feelings of worthlessness
• Difficulty concentrating
• Inability to make decisions
• Suicidal thoughts
• Preoccupation with death

Depression symptoms can be mild or severe, and they may fluctuate. Because depression symptoms can also happen in other mental illnesses, such as borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), you need to visit NextGen Medical for an accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment. 

What causes depression?

Depression has multiple possible causes, and in many cases, multiple factors lead to depression. The main causes include brain chemistry, genetics, personality, and environmental factors. Other conditions, such as chronic pain, can also contribute to depression. 

At NextGen Medical, the team helps you to explore all of the underlying reasons for your depression, and that enhanced understanding can help you to successfully navigate treatment.

How is depression treated?

At NextGen Medical, the team recommends holistic treatments and innovative alternative therapies. Psychotherapy is usually a central part of your depression treatment. The team specializes in many forms of psychotherapy, particularly those that help you improve your bodywide wellness.

Somatic psychotherapy, which explores all aspects of your mind, body, and spirit, is particularly helpful for many people who are struggling with depression. Additionally, many people get excellent results with plant-based remedies, sound healing, IV therapy, ThetaSoma™ integrative therapy, and other natural modalities.

If you have treatment-resistant depression that doesn't respond to initial therapy, you may qualify for ketamine therapy. With ketamine therapy, you receive an oral lozenge, intravenous medication, or an injection. 

Ketamine, which was originally an anesthetic, is the only legal psychedelic drug. When combined with psychotherapy, ketamine works by essentially resetting your brain. One of the most impressive benefits of ketamine is its near-immediate effects, unlike traditional depression medications. 

To learn more about holistic depression recovery and ketamine treatment, call NextGen Medical or request an appointment online today.