Ketamine can bring up emotions that have been buried, numbed, or simply too overwhelming to face in everyday life. That’s actually part of what makes it therapeutic. By loosening the brain’s defenses, ketamine allows feelings like grief, fear, sadness, or even joy to emerge and move through.

You might cry, tremble, or feel waves of emotion that don’t have clear explanations—and that’s okay. It doesn’t mean something went wrong. It means something is moving, and your system is finally getting a chance to release it.

The most important thing is not to fight the emotion. If you can, breathe deeply, allow the experience to unfold, and remind yourself that you are safe. These feelings usually pass on their own, and many people report a deep sense of relief or clarity afterward.

After the session, it’s helpful to talk about what came up—or write it down—so you can integrate the emotional experience. Emotional intensity during ketamine often signals that you’ve touched something important and meaningful in your healing.