Sublingual ketamine therapy is a treatment that can help people feel better when other medicines have not helped. It is an option for mood problems like depression, anxiety, and some pain conditions. At Mind Glamour PLLC, we offer this care with kindness and safety. Dr. Swae Harris leads our team. We meet you where you are and work with you by telepsychiatry or in person.
What Is Sublingual Ketamine?
Sublingual means under your tongue. Ketamine is a medicine that has been used for years in hospitals. When we give ketamine under the tongue, the medicine soaks into the tissue there. It goes into your blood faster than a pill you swallow. That can help the medicine work in ways that change mood and pain.
Who Might Try It?
You might try sublingual ketamine if:
- You have depression that did not get better with other treatments.
- You feel anxious most days, and other medicines did not help.
- You have chronic pain that affects your life.
- You want a treatment that works in a new way.
We check each person carefully. We want to know your health history. We check the medicines you take now. We may run tests like GeneSight or other labs. This helps us make safe choices for you.
How Does It Work?
Ketamine works on parts of the brain that help mood and memory. It can help new connections form in the brain. This can make it easier to think in new ways. It can also lower pain signals in the body.
Sublingual ketamine is given in small, controlled doses. You put the medicine under your tongue. You hold it there for a short time so it can soak in. It takes effect faster than a pill you swallow. The effect does not last forever. But many people feel relief that lasts longer than the time the medicine is in their bodies.
What Happens During Care at Mind Glamour PLLC?
We care about you as a whole person. Our steps are clear and gentle.
- Intake and Talk
- We talk with you on a video visit or in person. We ask about your mood, health, and goals. We listen. We want to learn what you need.
- Testing and Planning
- We may use tools like GeneSight testing. This helps us learn how your genes might affect medicines. We use this to pick the right plan for you.
- Safety Check
- We review your health records. We look at heart health, blood pressure, and other factors. We make sure ketamine is safe for you.
- Treatment Start
- We teach you how to take sublingual ketamine safely. We show the correct dose. We tell you what to watch for. We may ask you to try a first dose in our care or under our guidance.
- Follow Up
- We check on you often. We ask how you feel. We adjust the plan if needed. We use telepsychiatry so you can reach us easily.
What Will You Feel?
People feel different things. Common effects are:
- Calm or lighter mood.
- Clearer thinking.
- Less pain.
- Mild dizziness or sleepiness at first.
- Strange dreams or odd feelings while it is working.
These effects often fade after a few hours. We tell you what to expect. We tell you when to call us.
Is It Safe?
Sublingual ketamine can be safe when given by trained providers. We follow rules and best practices. We pick doses that are gentle. We watch for side effects.
Some things to know:
- Ketamine can raise blood pressure for a short time. We check blood pressure before treatment.
- It can cause mild confusion or dizziness. We ask you not to drive or use heavy machines right after a dose.
- Some people feel nausea. We help with tips and medicines if needed.
- Long-term high use of ketamine can cause harm. We give careful plans to avoid this.
We use evidence-based care. We combine ketamine with talk therapy and other supports. This helps the gains last longer.
How Is It Different from Spravato?
Spravato is a nasal ketamine product that some clinics use. Sublingual ketamine is placed under the tongue. Both can help mood symptoms. Some people prefer sublingual because it is easier to use at home under guidance. We offer both options and will help you pick what fits your needs.
How Does Telepsychiatry Help?
Telepsychiatry lets you meet with us from home. You can have intake visits, follow-ups, and check-ins online. This makes care easier when travel or time is hard. We still keep safety high. We teach you how to take the medicine and what to watch for. We are one call away.
Why Choose Mind Glamour PLLC?
We put patients first. We use newer tools like GeneSight to personalize care. We offer many services to support your wellness:
- Mental health and wellness care.
- Telepsychiatry visits.
- GeneSight testing to guide medicine choices.
- Spravato and sublingual ketamine therapy.
- ADHD testing.
- Medication-assisted treatment for substance use.
Dr. Swae Harris leads our team. We use caring, evidence-based care. We work with you to build a plan that fits your life.
How to Start
If you are curious, here are simple steps:
- Reach out to our clinic.
- Book an intake with our team.
- We will review your history and tests.
- We will make a plan with you.
- You start treatment with support and follow-up.
You can ask about telepsychiatry if travel is hard. We will guide you every step.
Final Words
Sublingual ketamine therapy is a modern tool we use with care. It can help when other options have not. At Mind Glamour PLLC, we listen to you. We check your health. We use tests like GeneSight to guide decisions. We support you with telepsychiatry and follow-up. Dr. Swae Harris and our team are here to help you find relief and keep you safe.
If you want to learn more, reach out to Mind Glamour PLLC. We will answer your questions. We will help you find the right path for your mental wellness. You do not have to manage this alone. We are here with you.
FAQs
Q. Will it work for me?
Many people see benefit. Some see quick change. Others take more time. We watch your progress and adjust the plan.
Q. Will I get addicted?
In clinic use at low doses is not the same as misuse. We use strict plans to lower risk. We monitor you closely.