At Tranquility Ketamine in Albuquerque, New Mexico, we constantly seek ways to expand hope and healing to those with complex mental health challenges. While most people are familiar with ketamine infusion therapy as a treatment for depression, anxiety, and PTSD, a lesser-known but promising use is in the care of individuals with eating disorders.

The Difficult Reality of Eating Disorders

Eating disorders like anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and binge-eating disorder are not just about food. They involve deeply rooted emotional, cognitive, and physiological patterns that are difficult to change. While talk therapy, nutritional support, and medication can be helpful, many patients continue to struggle, especially those dealing with long-term or treatment-resistant symptoms.

As a clinic dedicated to innovative mental health care, we’re paying close attention to new ways ketamine may offer relief, particularly for those who haven’t had success with more traditional treatments.

What Makes Ketamine Different?

Ketamine works differently from standard antidepressants. Rather than targeting serotonin or dopamine, ketamine influences the brain’s glutamate system and encourages the formation of new neural connections. In many cases, patients report feeling significant shifts in mood, thinking, and emotional regulation after just a few sessions.

In the context of eating disorders, these effects can be powerful. Patients may experience a softening of obsessive thoughts about food or body image, reduced anxiety, and even a stronger sense of self-compassion. These subtle yet meaningful changes can help create an opening for more profound healing.

What the Research Says

While studies are still in the early stages, there’s growing interest in ketamine’s potential role in treating anorexia and other eating disorders. In small clinical trials, participants have reported decreased preoccupation with food, fewer urges to engage in disordered eating behaviors and an overall improvement in mood and motivation.

Though more large-scale studies are needed, this early data is encouraging, especially for individuals who feel they’ve tried everything.

What to Expect at Tranquility Ketamine

We understand how difficult the decision to begin ketamine therapy can be. We work closely with each patient to create a thoughtful, personalized treatment plan. Our medical team will first determine whether ketamine is appropriate based on your medical history, current symptoms, and other treatments you may be receiving.

If it’s a good fit, we’ll guide you through every step of the process—from your first infusion to follow-up care. We’re happy to coordinate with your primary therapist, dietitian, or psychiatrist to ensure your care is consistent and supportive.

Safety Is Always Our Priority

All infusions are administered in our calming, clinic-based environment and are closely monitored by trained professionals. We stay with you during the entire infusion, track your response carefully, and are always ready to adjust treatment protocols as needed. We aim to make the experience as safe, comfortable, and effective as possible.

A New Source of Hope

For many people facing an eating disorder, ketamine isn’t a cure—but it can be a catalyst. By easing some of the mental and emotional weight that keeps people stuck, ketamine may help patients engage more fully in therapy, rebuild self-worth, and begin to rewrite the patterns that have been holding them back.

At Tranquility Ketamine, we believe every person deserves access to tools to help them heal. If you or someone you love is struggling with an eating disorder and curious about whether ketamine infusion therapy could be part of the solution, we welcome you to contact us.

We’re here to offer guidance, answer questions, and walk alongside you on the path to feeling better. Click here to contact us for a consultation.