OCD

What is OCD?

Anyone can have OCD, or obsessive-compulsive disorder, including children, adolescents, and adults. If you suffer from OCD, you may find yourself having recurring obsessive thoughts and then feeling compelled to carry them out. You also feel the urge to repeat that action every time it’s triggered.

People with OCD are either obsessed, feel compelled or both. Obsessions may include:

• Aggressive thoughts toward others or yourself
• Fear of germs or dirt

Compulsive actions associated with OCD include:

• Excessive cleaning, hand-washing, or bathing
• Arranging things in a precise manner
• Repeatedly checking on things

What is the cause of OCD?

The causes of OCD are generally unknown. However, certain factors put you at risk of developing this disorder, including:

• Family history of OCD
• Exposure to abuse or trauma
• The natural wiring of your brain

How is OCD treated?

At Lone Star Infusion, our Anesthesiologist/Anesthetist team offers customized ketamine infusion therapy to treat OCD.

While there are several other treatment options for OCD such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), they generally do not treat the underlying cause of the mental illness. Ketamine works quite differently as it improves healthy neural function.

What should I expect during ketamine IV infusion treatment?

Our Anesthesiologist/Anesthetist team carries out an extensive consultation to determine if ketamine infusion therapy is right for you. An Anesthesiologist/Anesthetist then tailors a treatment plan for you.

In most cases, the Anesthesiologist/Anesthetist starts with a series of six infusions. In each session, they provide a one-hour, low-dose infusion. You have 40 minutes to relax while having the infusion, and 20 minutes of recovery.

They will carefully monitor your infusion and adjust it to suit your response. You may feel mild visual hallucinations and other similarly mild effects that wear off quickly.

As you get better, the Anesthesiologist/Anesthetist may add boosters to maintain your wellness. You’ll likely get these boosters at about 3-5 weeks after the six infusions. The number of boosters and how frequently you take them depends on the severity of your symptoms, other medications you have to take, and your response to the treatment.

If you want to learn more about ketamine IV infusion therapy and how it can help manage OCD, call or book an appointment online today.

At Lone Star Infusion we provide ketamine treatments for depression and other symptoms in Houston, Texas.