Sustaining Results
Sustaining Your Results
Making a Positive Lifestyle Change with Ketamine
When individuals begin treatment with ketamine, it’s important to remember that the benefits can be supported and sustained by making gradual lifestyle changes. Small, intentional adjustments can help reinforce the positive effects of treatment and create long-term improvements in mental health and overall well-being.
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Journaling
Write about your experience during each treatment session and continue journaling daily. Reflect on how you’re feeling, what changes you’ve noticed, and any progress you’ve made. This practice helps track your journey and provides insight over time.
Practices That Support Positive Results
To achieve and maintain the benefits of ketamine treatment, individuals can engage in supportive practices that promote lasting well-being. Incorporating gradual lifestyle changes—such as maintaining a healthy routine, practicing mindfulness, staying physically active, and building supportive connections—can enhance the positive effects of treatment.
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Therapy
Therapy after ketamine infusions is considered an important part of long-term recovery and maintaining improvements:
● Consolidating Gains – Ketamine can rapidly reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and PTSD, but therapy helps patients process new perspectives and integrate them into daily life.
● Building Coping Skills – While ketamine can create an opening for change, therapy provides tools and strategies to handle stress, triggers, and ongoing challenges.
● Addressing Root Causes – Infusions can lift mood, but therapy explores underlying thought patterns, unresolved trauma, or unhealthy behaviors that contribute to symptoms.
● Sustaining Results – Without follow-up, patients may slip back into old habits or environments. Therapy supports lifestyle adjustments, boundary setting, and healthier choices.
● Enhancing Neuroplasticity – Ketamine temporarily increases brain plasticity. Therapy during this period helps patients form new, positive thought patterns that “stick.”
● Accountability and Support – Regular sessions provide encouragement, structure, and a safe place to reflect on progress.
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Create New Habits
Start by making small, manageable changes each day:
● Sleep : Go to bed and wake up at the same time daily to regulate your sleep cycle.
● Sunlight : Spend at least 15 minutes outdoors each day. Exposure to sunlight can naturally boost Vitamin D levels and improve mood. If you are not able to get outside because of life and work you can use a light box.
● Movement : Begin an exercise routine, even if it’s just walking one block to start. Gradually increase your distance, aiming to walk 2 miles within three months or work toward participating in a 3K walk. Other beneficial activities include yoga, swimming, and strength training.
● Community : Join a meet-up group or local community with shared interests. Engaging in social activities can help reduce isolation and improve your outlook.
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Explore New Hobbies
Trying something new can spark joy and motivation. Consider activities like gardening, pottery, painting, sewing, writing, woodworking, or sports. Add your chosen hobbies to your calendar to stay consistent and committed.
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Things to Limit or Avoid
● Reduce exposure to negative news.
● Limit time spent on social media and video games.
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
Headspace: Guided meditations and mindfulness practices to support stress reduction and better sleep.
Calm: Tools for relaxation, meditation, and improving mental wellness.
Habit Tracker Apps (like Habitica or Streaks): Great for building consistency with new routines.
Local Meetups: Find groups in your area that align with your interests—whether it’s fitness, art, or social connection.
CDC Physical Activity Guidelines: Evidence-based recommendations for starting safe and effective exercise routines.
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Ketamine therapy can be a powerful tool for healing, but the journey doesn’t end there. By making small, meaningful lifestyle changes—whether through journaling, healthy habits, new hobbies, or community engagement—you create a foundation that supports lasting progress. Each step forward, no matter how small, is a step toward a healthier, more balanced life.