Should I Keep Doing Maintenance Infusions? When and Why

After the loading phase of 6 initial sessions, some people find that the benefits of ketamine continue for weeks or months. Others begin to feel a slow return of symptoms like fatigue, anxiety, or low mood—and that’s where maintenance infusions come in.

Maintenance means returning for a single ketamine session every few weeks or months, depending on your needs. There’s no one-size-fits-all schedule. Some people do monthly infusions, while others space them further apart—or pause completely.

The goal is to maintain emotional clarity and stability, not to rely on ketamine indefinitely. A well-managed maintenance plan includes time for integration, life changes, and personal growth.

If you’re unsure whether to continue, we can assess together:

  • Are the benefits still lasting between sessions?

  • Are you using infusions as a tool—or as an escape?

  • Are there emotional or behavioral patterns that still need support?

 

Maintenance can be part of a healthy rhythm—as long as it’s grounded in intention and supported by reflection.

 

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