5 Things to Do on the Day You Receive Ketamine Therapy

Our goal at Innerbloom Ketamine Therapy is to help our patients get the absolute most out of this medicine and these life-changing experiences. Today we’re going to discuss 5 things that we recommend doing on the day of your ketamine therapy appointment with us.

Go on a walk and get out in nature

A simple walk outside will do wonders for the mind and help you reflect on your recent ketamine therapy experience. Walking and being outdoors can allow you to focus on the present moment rather than ruminate on the past or worry about the future. This is the time to appreciate all your senses, your body, and the stillness of your mind. One reoccurring theme after ketamine therapy is to feel connectedness with the world and nature. As one of our patients recently said, “We are all connected, and I too am important." Make use of this precious time after an infusion to appreciate all the gifts and beauty that this world has to offer.

Listen to yourself and follow your intuition

We always remind our patients that healing happens after infusions when neurogenesis and neuroplasticity takes place. This is important to understand and appreciate because although some infusions may seem very meaningful and full of insight, others may seem somewhat random. However, it is not uncommon to feel motivation or have new ideas after ketamine therapy.

Ketamine therapy has the profound ability to give you a different perspective on your life. Ketamine therapy can show you what is working, what is not, and what needs to change. It’s important to listen to yourself and follow your intuition, whether that be reaching out to a loved one, starting a new project, or making a change that is long overdue. Ketamine therapy can act as a reset for the mind. Now is the time to act, make changes and develop new healthy habits and lifestyle.

Write down your thoughts

Each of our patients is gifted a journal when they sign up for the Innerbloom experience. We encourage journaling and writing down your thoughts, which can be a powerful tool and catalyst for change. Much like starting any other new endeavor, journaling can be difficult at first, although writing can be very therapeutic. Being immersed in the present moment and even achieving flow state can be accomplished with practice and making writing a routine. Writing down your thoughts can also be an excellent way to track your progress during ketamine therapy. It can be quite profound to see all the improvements throughout this process.

Change the way you think and start something new

Ketamine therapy allows for the development of new thought processes and behaviors. As neurogenesis and neuroplasticity are taking place, the brain is malleable and can be even more receptive to different healing modalities. We suggest you talk about your experience with your close friends and family. Reflect, process, and reframe the way you think about your life. Now that you are given a new opportunity to start fresh, it’s time to let go of unhealthy habits or destructive behaviors.

Try adding one new self-improvement practice into your daily routine:

• Start meditating
• Take a walk outside first thing in the morning
• Start reading a new book
• Set daily and weekly goals
• Improve your sleep and develop a routine
• Revaluate your diet and focus on healthy food choices

Rest and relax

Sometimes doing nothing is doing exactly what your mind and body needs. You may feel tired after ketamine therapy, so it’s normal to want to take a nap or simply sit still doing nothing. Most of us have busy lives and are always on the go, thus learning how to truly stop and being alone with yourself may require some practice. This can feel uncomfortable at first. However, learning to be with yourself without distractions is an important part of deep rest and self-development.

Summary

The day of ketamine therapy is a special time to focus on yourself, heal, and make change. Feel good that you are moving towards the right direction in your life. Doing these 5 things on your infusion day may allow you to harness the most out this medicine and set you up for long-term success. Paying close attention to self-care and everything that is involved after ketamine therapy will carry forward into your unique healing process.

Get outside, listen to yourself, reflect, try something new, and rest are just a few suggestions for what to do on your special day. Book a free consultation today and learn more about ketamine therapy and our specific approach at Innerbloom Ketamine Therapy.

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