Can Ketamine be used to fight depression?

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Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. I can understand your situation. You may have an anxiety disorder. But Ketamin is not FDA approved for depression. It is may help you. There is non-pharmacological management for it, and you should try to follow few guidelines to deal with it. It will help you. I suggest you to do the following: Exercise daily for 30 - 45 minutes, like at least going for a walk. If possible, join the gym or go swimming. It will boost your confidence in yourself. You should do meditation for 20 minutes daily, sit in one place in a comfortable position and try to concentrate on your normal breathing, do not stop or force yourself to stop your thoughts. Just let it be. It will help you to relax. You should eat healthy home-cooked foods and avoid junk foods. You must drink enough water. You should spend quality time with friends and family daily or do video calls if you are living away from your family. You should spend time on creative hobbies like reading good books, writing journals, painting, drawing, and learning new skills, language, or musical instruments. You should take enough seven to eight hours of sleep daily. You must avoid tobacco or alcohol or any substance abuse. Live your life, do not just spend it. Be bold and confident. Do not be afraid of anyone and stop overthinking. If you still have symptoms that persist after following the advice for four to six weeks, you need to start medications like tablet escitalopram.

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