Exploring Dupont Circle’s Natural Spaces

Connecting with nature is one way to cope with stress and improve your mental health. Research has shown that spending time in natural environments can reduce stress hormones, lower blood pressure, enhance mood, and boost immunity. Nature can also help you practice mindfulness by paying attention to the present moment without judgment. Mindfulness can help you break free from negative thoughts and emotions that fuel mental health problems.

Dupont Circle is a neighborhood in Washington D.C. that offers many natural spaces to enjoy and benefit from. Some of the places you can visit are:

• Dupont Circle Park: This park is located in the center of the neighborhood and features a fountain, benches, statues, and trees. It is a popular spot for relaxing, reading, picnicking, or playing chess.
• Rock Creek Park: This park is one of the largest urban parks in the country and spans over 2,000 acres. It offers trails for hiking, biking, or running; a nature center; a planetarium; a golf course; and a zoo.
• Meridian Hill Park: This park is north of Dupont Circle and features a cascading fountain, a reflecting pool, gardens, sculptures, and terraces. It is a historic site that hosts cultural events such as drum circles and dance performances.

By exploring these natural spaces in Dupont Circle, you can experience the healing power of nature and improve your mental wellness.

Healing with Ketamine

Another way to cope with stress and improve your mental health is to seek professional help. If you have tried other treatments, such as medication or psychotherapy, and have not found relief, you may want to consider ketamine infusion therapy. Ketamine is a medication that has been used for decades as an anesthetic and painkiller. In recent years, it has been found to have rapid and lasting effects on mood disorders such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, or chronic pain.

Ketamine works by stimulating the growth of new connections between brain cells that are involved in mood regulation. It also blocks the activity of the brain chemical glutamate linked to stress and trauma. By doing so, ketamine can help you:

• Reduce symptoms of depression such as sadness, hopelessness, guilt, or suicidal thoughts
• Reduce symptoms of anxiety such as fear, worry, nervousness, or panic
• Reduce symptoms of PTSD such as flashbacks, nightmares, avoidance, or hypervigilance
• Reduce symptoms of chronic pain such as inflammation, stiffness, or sensitivity

Ketamine infusion therapy is a safe and effective procedure that involves receiving a low dose of ketamine through an IV drip for over 40 minutes. A trained medical staff will monitor you throughout the session. You may experience mild side effects such as drowsiness, nausea, or dissociation (feeling detached from reality), but they will wear off quickly after the infusion. Most people report feeling better within hours or days after the treatment.

In Need of Therapy? We Are Here for You

If you are living in Virginia, Washington D.C. or Maryland and suffering from mental health issues that affect your daily functioning and happiness, don’t hesitate to contact us at Avesta Ketamine Wellness. We are a team of experienced and caring professionals dedicated to helping you heal and thrive. We will evaluate your condition, discuss your goals and expectations, and design a personalized treatment plan that suits your needs and preferences.

We are at 1400 16th St NW Suite 101, Washington DC 20036. You can call us at (301) 381-8381 or visit our website to learn more about our services and schedule a free consultation.

We look forward to hearing from you and helping you on your journey to wellness.