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Bay Area Ketamine Center, 746 Altos Oaks Drive, Los Altos, CA (2025)

09/01/2023

What Can Your Clinic Do for My Chronic Pain?

Bay Area Ketamine Center can offer you exceptional ketamine infusion therapy! Our team of medical professionals, led by Dr. Paul Wender, is fully certified to deliver expert and compassionate treatment to help relieve your chronic pain. Dr. Wender is a board-certified anesthesiologist who specializes in outpatient anesthesiology, nerve blocks, and pain management. Moreover, he has conducted extensive research on the benefits of ketamine infusion therapy, not only for chronic pain, but also for depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders! He has been administering ketamine infusions for over 25 years. As such, you can trust his knowledge, expertise, and experience on the subject!

If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out to us and we'll give you all of the info you need to help you decide if ketamine infusions are right for you.

Call: (415) 375-8035
Located at 746 Altos Oaks Drive, Los Altos, CA 94024
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08/31/2023

How Can You Treat PTSD With Ketamine?

Ketamine may potentially provide deep healing, bringing about improvement of PTSD symptoms in a number of different ways. It is important to understand the difference between healing and remission, which requires getting to the root of the problem rather than masking the symptoms. The use of ketamine in an intentional, transformative way can address chemical imbalances and decrease anxiety, allowing a change of perspective to the traumatic event or events and helps reconnect people to those around them, restoring important interpersonal relationships.

If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out to us and we'll give you all of the info you need to help you decide if ketamine infusions are right for you.

Call: (415) 375-8035
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08/30/2023

Acute Pain is short term and as the body heals this pain goes away. Chronic pain is ongoing and lingers. A physical condition or trauma leads to chronic pain. Often ongoing and reoccurring, age, pain and previous experience can impact the intensity of the pain experience. Our expert doctors can help. Contact us for more information.

If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out to us and we'll give you all of the info you need to help you decide if ketamine infusions are right for you.

Call: (415) 375-8035
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08/29/2023

What Is Substance Abuse?

Substance abuse is a chemical dependency which is a continued pattern of an individual using a substance like drugs or alcohol that is causing significant problems or even distress. You may end up missing work or school, and using your preferred substance choice in dangerous situations, including driving a car or taking care of children. This can end up leading to issues with law enforcement, and interfere with family relationships, friendships, or both.

If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out to us and we'll give you all of the info you need to help you decide if ketamine infusions are right for you.

Call: (415) 375-8035
Located at 746 Altos Oaks Drive, Los Altos, CA 94024
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08/28/2023

What Causes Anxiety and Depression?

Although anxiety and depression are two separate conditions they are often interlinked.

Anxiety disorders are the most prevalent mental disorders in the United States and are just as real and significant as physical disorders such as diabetes or heart disease. Although scientists don't know the exact cause of anxiety disorders, genetics, environmental factors, and brain chemistry are believed to play a role. In addition, researchers believe that the areas of the brain responsible for controlling fear may be affected in some way.

Depression, on the other hand, is a condition in which a person feels sad or hopeless, and is unmotivated or disinterested in life for more than two weeks; it affects the way a person thinks, feels, behaves, and functions

If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out to us and we'll give you all of the info you need to help you decide if ketamine infusions are right for you.

Call: (415) 375-8035
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08/25/2023

In order to determine if ketamine therapy is the right treatment option for you, your psychiatrist will want to perform a series of evaluations, measuring your physical and mental state, as well as various factors that would impact the drug’s effectiveness.

These evaluations include a physical, biological, and psychological evaluation, as well as considering the social and environmental factors in your life that could impact your state of mental health and potentially undo the good that ketamine therapy can do.

If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out to us and we'll give you all of the info you need to help you decide if ketamine infusions are right for you.

Call: (415) 375-8035
Located at 746 Altos Oaks Drive, Los Altos, CA 94024
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08/24/2023

What is the Success Rate of Ketamine for Chronic Pain?

When successful pain relief is achieved with ketamine infusions, the relief can be much longer lasting than other forms of treatment, resulting in the patient feeling better for weeks or possibly months.

If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out to us and we'll give you all of the info you need to help you decide if ketamine infusions are right for you.

Call: (415) 375-8035
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08/23/2023

Who Is At Risk For Anxiety Disorders?

The risk factors for the different types of anxiety disorders can vary. For example, GAD and phobias are more common in women, but social anxiety affects men and women equally. There are some general risk factors for all types of anxiety disorders, including:

- Certain personality traits, such as being shy or withdrawn when you are in new situations or meeting new people
- Traumatic events in early childhood or adulthood
- Family history of anxiety or other mental disorders
- Some physical health conditions, such as thyroid problems or arrhythmia

If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out to us and we'll give you all of the info you need to help you decide if ketamine infusions are right for you.

Call: (415) 375-8035
Located at 746 Altos Oaks Drive, Los Altos, CA 94024
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08/22/2023

What Are the Causes of Bipolar Disorder?

While the exact cause of bipolar disorder isn't clear at this point, several factors have been linked to the likelihood of someone developing a bipolar disorder. The leasing factor that seems to affect whether or not someone will develop a bipolar disorder seems to be tied to genetics, with it being more common to be found in people who have an immediate relative, like a biological parent or sibling, also suffering from a bipolar disorder. High stress or a traumatic event also seem to cause people to have a bipolar episode, as well as substance abuse.

If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out to us and we'll give you all of the info you need to help you decide if ketamine infusions are right for you.

Call: (415) 375-8035
Located at 746 Altos Oaks Drive, Los Altos, CA 94024
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08/21/2023

What Happens if PTSD is left Untreated?

Untreated PTSD can cause permanent damage to the brain due to the person living in a hyper-aroused state. Patients with PTSD may have a co-occurring mental health issue such as one of the following:
-Depression.
-Anxiety disorder.

If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out to us and we'll give you all of the info you need to help you decide if ketamine infusions are right for you.

Call: (415) 375-8035
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08/18/2023

An estimated 1.6 to 5.9 percent of American adults live with BPD. People with the condition have chronic patterns of unstable thoughts. This instability makes it difficult to regulate emotions and impulse control.

People with BPD also tend to have a history of unstable relationships. They may try hard to avoid feeling abandoned, even if it means staying in unhealthy situations.

Stressful relationships or events may trigger:
- Intense changes in mood
- Depression
- Paranoia
- Anger

People with the condition may perceive people and situations in extremes - all good, or all bad. They’re also likely to be very critical of themselves. In severe cases, some people may engage in self-harm, like cutting. Or they may have suicidal thoughts.

If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out to us and we'll give you all of the info you need to help you decide if ketamine infusions are right for you.

Call: (415) 375-8035
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08/17/2023

OCD is a common disorder that affects adults, adolescents, and children all over the world. Most people are diagnosed by about age 19, typically with an earlier age of onset in boys than in girls, but onset after age 35 does happen. For statistics on OCD in adults, please see the NIMH Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder webpage.

The causes of OCD are unknown, but risk factors include:
-Genetics
-Brain Structure and Functioning
-Environment

Read more at: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd

If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out to us and we'll give you all of the info you need to help you decide if ketamine infusions are right for you.

Call: (415) 375-8035
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08/16/2023

People who experience traumatic situations react in diﬀerent ways.
In general, people often have recurring thoughts about what happened. You may feel numb, have trouble relaxing, and try to avoid people and places that remind you of the trauma. Feeling vulnerable or on guard is also common.

Read more at: https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/article/depression-guilt-anger-know-the-signs-of-ptsd

If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out to us and we'll give you all of the info you need to help you decide if ketamine infusions are right for you.

Call: (415) 375-8035
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08/15/2023

The fear associated with social interaction is the root symptom of social anxiety disorder. It’s not something like depression. Some common signs and symptoms include fear of embarrassment or humiliation caused by yourself or others, avoidance of situations in which you will be judged, fear that others will notice you, and fear that the symptoms of your anxiousness like sweating, blushing, or a trembling will be noticed

If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out to us and we'll give you all of the info you need to help you decide if ketamine infusions are right for you.

Call: (415) 375-8035
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08/14/2023

Anxiety disorders affect nearly 1 in 5 American adults each year. People with these disorders have feelings of fear and uncertainty that interfere with everyday activities and last for 6 months or more. Anxiety disorders can also raise your risk for other medical problems such as heart disease, diabetes, substance abuse, and depression.

Read more at: https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2016/03/understanding-anxiety-disorders

If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out to us and we'll give you all of the info you need to help you decide if ketamine infusions are right for you.

Call: (415) 375-8035
Located at 746 Altos Oaks Drive, Los Altos, CA 94024
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08/11/2023

What Happens If Chronic Pain Is Left Untreated?

One of the biggest concerns doctors have for untreated chronic pain is emotional damage. Being in pain and suffering 24/7 can leave patients feeling hopeless, irritable, and depressed. Untreated pain can also start to affect your ability to participate in everyday things like work, maintaining a social life, being a parent, and keeping a healthy relationship. If you don’t treat your chronic pain you will likely also have a lower lifespan.

If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out to us and we'll give you all of the info you need to help you decide if ketamine infusions are right for you.

Call: (415) 375-8035
Located at 746 Altos Oaks Drive, Los Altos, CA 94024
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08/10/2023

What Can I Expect from Ketamine Assisted Therapy?

Patients who respond well to ketamine-assisted therapy will experience immediate relief of major depressive symptoms and potentially suicidal thoughts. Depending on the patient, the ketamine will be administered either as a nasal spray or as an infusion into the bloodstream.

Ketamine is a powerful anesthetic and psychedelic so patients may experience nausea, high blood pressure, dissociation, or perceptual disturbances such as time appearing to slow down or speed up.

If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out to us and we'll give you all of the info you need to help you decide if ketamine infusions are right for you.

Call: (415) 375-8035
Located at 746 Altos Oaks Drive, Los Altos, CA 94024
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08/09/2023

What Are the 5 Stages of PTSD?

-Emergency Stage:
The time period directly after a traumatic event is called the emergency stage. During this stage, you may experience shock.

-Denial Stage:
The denial stage of PTSD can last a long time but needs to be overcome to heal from the traumatic event. People in the denial stage need a compassionate support system to get through the stress, anxiety, and heavy emotions associated with the event.

-Rescue Stage:
During the rescue stage, the affected individual will come to terms with what happened and reach out for help. Acknowledging what happened can cause emotional distress that can be worked through in therapy and support groups.

-Short-term Recovery Stage:
In short-term recovery, you will enter the recovery and healing stage. You will start to reach further levels of acceptance about what happened to you and start to feel more positive about life again.

-Long-term Recovery Stage:
The last stage of PTSD is long-term recovery. This stage is reached when you have a deep understanding of what happened and have gained the coping mechanisms needed to address your symptoms.

If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out to us and we'll give you all of the info you need to help you decide if ketamine infusions are right for you.

Call: (415) 375-8035
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08/08/2023

Obsessions are repeated thoughts, urges, or mental images that cause anxiety. Common symptoms include:
-Fear of germs or contamination
-Unwanted forbidden or taboo thoughts involving s*x, religion, or harm
-Aggressive thoughts towards others or self
-Having things symmetrical or in a perfect order

Compulsions are repetitive behaviors that a person with OCD feels the urge to do in response to an obsessive thought. Common compulsions include:
-Excessive cleaning and/or handwashing
-Ordering and arranging things in a particular, precise way
-Repeatedly checking on things, such as repeatedly checking to see if the door is locked or that the oven is off
-Compulsive counting

Read more at: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd

If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out to us and we'll give you all of the info you need to help you decide if ketamine infusions are right for you.

Call: (415) 375-8035
Located at 746 Altos Oaks Drive, Los Altos, CA 94024
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08/07/2023

Who Is at Higher Risk of Depression?

You may be at higher risk of depression if you have experienced or are experiencing any of the following:

- Family history of depression.
- Recently given birth (known as postpartum depression).
- Alcohol or drug abuse.
- Marital problems.
- Loss of a loved one.
- Head injuries.
- Sleep problems (i.e., insomnia, sleep apnea, or night terrors).

If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out to us and we'll give you all of the info you need to help you decide if ketamine infusions are right for you.

Call: (415) 375-8035
Located at 746 Altos Oaks Drive, Los Altos, CA 94024
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08/04/2023

What is a Phobia or Fear?

Phobia and fears are related but different in their normality of the fear. Fear is an emotion that we feel naturally to protect us from harm when we are faced with real and imminent danger. An excessive level of fear or anxiety that is out of proportion with the actual level of danger that an object or situation presents is called a phobia. Phobias are an abnormal reaction of fear or anxiety that can cause avoidance behavior when the individual is exposed to the object or situation at the center of their phobia. Fears are a natural part of our human nature and are shared across all species as a means to protect themselves from danger. It allows us to anticipate danger to be able to react to it accordingly and ultimately protect ourselves from harm. Phobias on the other hand are an anxiety disorder that is excessive and not in line with the actual danger, if there is any, of the object at the center of the phobia.

If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out to us and we'll give you all of the info you need to help you decide if ketamine infusions are right for you.

Call: (415) 375-8035
Located at 746 Altos Oaks Drive, Los Altos, CA 94024
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08/03/2023

What Is Bipolar Disorder?

Bipolar disorder is a mental illness marked by extreme shifts in mood. Symptoms can include an extremely elevated mood called mania. They can also include episodes of depression. Bipolar disorder is also known as bipolar disease or manic depression.

People with bipolar disorder may have trouble managing everyday life tasks at school or work, or maintaining relationships. There's no cure, but there are many treatment options available that can help to manage the symptoms.

If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out to us and we'll give you all of the info you need to help you decide if ketamine infusions are right for you.

Call: (415) 375-8035
Located at 746 Altos Oaks Drive, Los Altos, CA 94024
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08/02/2023

What is The Difference Between a Panic Attack and an Anxiety Attack?

The main difference between a panic attack and an anxiety attack is that panic attacks are unprovoked and unpredictable, while anxiety attacks occur in response to an external stressor and dissipate once the stressor goes away. Although a person can have panic attacks because of a past traumatic experience, they typically occur at random, such as during a business meeting, while sleeping, or when you are out grocery shopping.

If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out to us and we'll give you all of the info you need to help you decide if ketamine infusions are right for you.

Call: (415) 375-8035
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08/01/2023

What Is Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD?

Post-traumatic stress disorder is also known short as PTSD, it is a psychiatric disorder that can occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event such as a natural disaster, a serious accident, a terrorist attack, war/combat or threatened with death, s*xual violence or serious injury.

If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out to us and we'll give you all of the info you need to help you decide if ketamine infusions are right for you.

Call: (415) 375-8035
Located at 746 Altos Oaks Drive, Los Altos, CA 94024
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07/31/2023

What is Social Anxiety?

Social anxiety, also known as social phobia, is a condition that affects a person's daily routine, school, work or other activities. For these people, normal everyday interactions with other people cause significant fear, anxiety, embarrassment and self-consciousness as they feel that others are judging or scrutinizing them. While it can be normal to feel some butterflies in our stomachs when we are placed in social situations such going out on a date, social anxiety can be debilitating and cause the sufferer to avoid situations where they feel social anxiety. Social anxiety is more than just a fear though, it is a chronic mental health condition that is caused by a combination of environmental and biological factors.

If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out to us and we'll give you all of the info you need to help you decide if ketamine infusions are right for you.

Call: (415) 375-8035
Located at 746 Altos Oaks Drive, Los Altos, CA 94024
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07/28/2023

Will My Insurance Cover Ketamine Treatments?

Currently, ketamine insurance is possible if a patient has a valid medical pain diagnosis. This depends on the particular diagnosis as well as your specific insurance. Many commercial or private insurances can cover ketamine treatments. You may want to speak with your insurance company about coverage, or you can call us at Bay Area Ketamine Center and ask us whether we accept your particular insurer and if they can cover ketamine treatment.

If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out to us and we'll give you all of the info you need to help you decide if ketamine infusions are right for you.

Call: (415) 375-8035
Located at 746 Altos Oaks Drive, Los Altos, CA 94024
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07/27/2023

Is Ketamine Treatment Results Same for Everyone?

However, as is always the case, results vary from patient to patient. Ketamine treatments may not be the right choice for every individual and should be evaluated by a medical professional before treatment. Typical side-effects with ketamine treatments include nausea, loss of appetite and visual or auditory distortions.

If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out to us and we'll give you all of the info you need to help you decide if ketamine infusions are right for you.

Call: (415) 375-8035
Located at 746 Altos Oaks Drive, Los Altos, CA 94024
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07/26/2023

Success Rate Of Ketamine Treatments!

Many people find that ketamine treatments help with their depression, OCD, and anxiety. Interestingly, ketamine can also be an effective way to encourage sobriety and make the transition out of substance use smoother.

If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out to us and we'll give you all of the info you need to help you decide if ketamine infusions are right for you.

Call: (415) 375-8035
Located at 746 Altos Oaks Drive, Los Altos, CA 94024
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07/25/2023

Are Mental Treatment With Ketamine Safe?

Ketamine administered in a clinical treatment setting is not addictive. This is primarily due to the infrequency of treatments, so you won’t have to worry about habit formation. Ketamine treatments for mental health are safe.

If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out to us and we'll give you all of the info you need to help you decide if ketamine infusions are right for you.

Call: (415) 375-8035
Located at 746 Altos Oaks Drive, Los Altos, CA 94024
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07/24/2023

Withdrawal can be one of the most overwhelming parts of addiction recovery. Thinking about going through withdrawals can stop individuals from pursuing sobriety. Ketamine provides an effective option for improving withdrawals.

Ketamine has possibilities that many other treatment options don’t. Weaning off substances can be made easier when ketamine treatments are intentionally implemented.

If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out to us and we'll give you all of the info you need to help you decide if ketamine infusions are right for you.

Call: (415) 375-8035
Located at 746 Altos Oaks Drive, Los Altos, CA 94024
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