What Happens to Your Body When You Stop Using Ketamine
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Stopping ketamine use is a brave step, and it is also a difficult one, because the body and the mind have both adjusted to the substance and need time to find their balance again. Many people imagine that stopping will bring instant relief, and then feel confused or discouraged when the first days are hard instead. The truth is more gradual: some things improve quickly, some take weeks, and some need professional care. This article explains, in plain words, what the body can go through when ketamine use stops: the cravings that come in waves, the changes in sleep and energy, the mood shifts, the way the bladder and the stomach may slowly recover, and why the first month is often the hardest and also the most important. It is general information only, not individual medical advice. Stopping any substance can be hard on the body, and if you are worried, or if symptoms feel severe, a qualified health professional is the right person to talk to before or during the process.
Ketamine is a dissociative substance, which means it changes how a person experiences the world, creating a feeling of detachment from the body and from surroundings. When a person uses it regularly, the brain starts to expect it. It adjusts its chemistry around the substance, and it begins to treat the altered state as normal. That adjustment is why stopping is not simply a matter of deciding to stop. The brain has to relearn how to work without ketamine, and while it relearns, a person can feel strange, uncomfortable and out of balance. This is not a sign that stopping was a mistake. It is a sign that the body is doing the hard work of adjusting, and that adjustment takes time.
The experience of stopping is different for everyone. It depends on how often the person used ketamine, how much they used, how long they used it for, their general health, and whether they also used alcohol or other substances. Some people have a relatively mild time, with a few days of low mood and restless sleep. Others find the first weeks much harder, with strong cravings, intense tiredness, and a mind that feels foggy and unsettled. There is no single timetable that fits everyone, and comparing yourself with someone else is rarely helpful. What matters is understanding the common patterns, knowing what is likely to improve, and knowing when to seek help.
Cravings Come in Waves
Cravings are one of the most common and most difficult parts of stopping ketamine. A craving is not a mild wish. It is a sudden, strong urge to use again, and it can feel physical, like hunger or thirst, as well as mental. Cravings often come in waves: they rise quickly, feel intense for a few minutes, and then fade, only to return later. In the first days after stopping, those waves can come often, sometimes many times a day, and they can be triggered by ordinary things: a place where the person used to use, a time of day, a stressful moment, a familiar song, or simply feeling tired or low. The brain has linked those triggers with the substance, and it fires the urge before the person has time to think.
Over time, cravings usually become less frequent and less intense, but they do not always disappear in a straight line. A person can have a good week and then be caught off guard by a strong craving in a stressful moment, weeks or even months later. That does not mean the person has failed. It means the brain’s learned links are still there, and stress or tiredness can wake them up. Knowing this in advance helps, because it means a sudden craving is not a surprise or a sign of weakness. It is a known part of the process, and it can be waited out, talked through, or walked away from, rather than acted on immediately.
There are practical things that can make cravings easier to handle, and they are worth knowing before the first hard day arrives. Avoiding the places, people and situations that are most strongly linked with use, at least in the early weeks, can reduce the number of triggers. Having a plan for what to do when a craving hits, such as going for a walk, calling a trusted person, drinking water, or doing something with the hands, can give the person a few minutes for the wave to pass. Telling someone close about the decision to stop can also help, because it means the person is not facing the cravings alone, and it gives someone else a chance to notice when a hard moment is coming and to offer support.
The First Days Are the Hardest
The first few days after stopping are often the hardest, and it helps to know that in advance so the difficulty does not come as a shock. Many people feel restless, irritable and low in mood during this period. The mind can feel foggy, concentration can be poor, and simple tasks can feel like too much effort. Some people feel anxious, with a sense of unease that does not have a clear cause. Others feel flat and empty, as if the colour has gone out of the day. These feelings are part of the brain adjusting to life without the substance, and they are uncomfortable, but they are also a sign that the adjustment is happening.
Physically, the first days can bring tiredness, headaches, and a general feeling of being unwell, although the physical symptoms of stopping ketamine are usually less severe than those of some other substances. Appetite may be low, and food may not taste appealing. Some people feel nauseous or have stomach discomfort, especially if their stomach was already irritated by regular use. The body may feel heavy and slow, and the person may want to sleep a lot, or may find sleep difficult despite being exhausted. These early symptoms are usually at their worst in the first few days and then begin to ease, although the exact timing varies from person to person.
It is important to be honest about this period, because false reassurance helps no one. The first days are hard, and a person who expects them to be easy may feel that something has gone wrong when they are not. But it is equally important to say that the difficulty is temporary. The brain does adjust, the fog does lift, and the mood does begin to steady, although the process is gradual rather than instant. People who get through the first week often say that the second week feels different, not perfect, but more manageable, and that difference is what keeps them going. Support during the first days, whether from a health professional, a support service, or a trusted person, can make a real difference to whether a person gets through them.
Sleep Gets Worse Before It Gets Better
Sleep is one of the areas most affected when ketamine use stops, and the pattern is often confusing. Some people find they cannot fall asleep, lying awake for hours with a busy mind, even though they are exhausted. Others fall asleep quickly but wake up many times during the night, or wake up very early and cannot get back to sleep. Dreams can become vivid or unsettling, and a person may wake up feeling as though they have not rested at all. This is frustrating, because sleep is exactly what the body needs in order to recover, and yet recovery itself seems to disturb sleep.
The reason sleep is disrupted is that ketamine has been interfering with the brain’s normal sleep patterns, and the brain needs time to restore them. During regular use, sleep may have been shallow or broken, even if the person did not notice, and stopping does not instantly fix that. Instead, the brain has to relearn how to fall asleep naturally, how to stay asleep, and how to move through the different stages of sleep in the normal way. That relearning takes time, often weeks, and during that time, sleep can feel worse before it feels better. Knowing that this is a common pattern can make it less frightening, although it does not make the tired nights any easier.
There are simple habits that can help sleep recover, and they are worth trying even when they feel too small to matter. Keeping a regular sleep schedule, going to bed and getting up at roughly the same time each day, helps the body learn when to feel sleepy. Avoiding screens, bright lights and stimulating activity late in the evening can help the mind wind down. Getting daylight and fresh air during the day, and doing some gentle physical activity, can also help the body feel naturally tired by bedtime. Caffeine late in the day and alcohol in the evening can both make sleep worse, so avoiding them, especially in the early weeks, is sensible. If sleep problems are severe or do not improve over several weeks, it is worth talking to a health professional, because poor sleep affects mood, concentration and cravings, and it deserves proper attention.
Mood, Memory and the Mind Clearing
Mood often changes in waves after stopping, and the pattern can be hard to predict. In the first days, many people feel low, flat or irritable, and they may wonder whether they will ever feel normal again. That low mood is partly the brain adjusting, and partly the loss of the brief relief that ketamine seemed to offer. When a person has been using a substance to escape stress, anxiety or sadness, stopping means facing those feelings without the escape, and that can feel overwhelming at first. It is important to remember that the feelings are not permanent, and that the brain’s mood systems do recover, although the process is slow and uneven. Some days will feel better than others, and a bad day does not mean the recovery has stopped.
Anxiety can also rise in the early weeks, and it can have several causes. The person may be anxious about cravings, about whether they can stay stopped, about what their family or employer will think, or about the health damage that may already have happened. The uncertainty itself can be stressful, because the person does not know how long the difficult period will last. Talking about these worries, rather than carrying them alone, can help, and a health professional or a support service can offer both reassurance and practical strategies. If anxiety is severe, or if low mood does not lift over several weeks, professional help is important, because these are not things a person should have to face without support.
Memory and concentration often improve gradually after stopping, but the improvement is not instant. In the first week or two, thinking can feel foggy and slow, and a person may find it hard to remember things or to focus on a task. This is partly because of poor sleep and low mood, and partly because the brain is still adjusting. As sleep improves and the fog lifts, usually over the second and third weeks, many people notice that their thinking becomes clearer. They can follow a conversation more easily, remember what they were told, and stay focused for longer. The improvement continues over weeks and months, although the speed varies. A person who used ketamine heavily for a long time may find that recovery takes longer, and that is not a reason to give up. It is a reason to be patient and to keep going.
The Bladder and the Body Begin to Heal
For people whose bladder was damaged by regular ketamine use, stopping is the most important step towards healing, but it is also important to be honest about how slow that healing can be. The bladder symptoms that many regular users experience, including frequent need to pass urine, pain when passing urine, pain in the lower stomach, and blood in the urine, are caused by inflammation and damage to the bladder lining. When use stops, the source of the irritation is removed, and the bladder has a chance to recover, but the recovery is gradual. Some people notice an improvement in a few weeks, while others find that symptoms take months to ease, and a small number may have lasting damage that needs medical care.
This slow recovery can be discouraging, especially for a person who stopped in the hope that the pain would go away quickly. It is important to understand that the bladder is a delicate organ, and that healing takes time, just as a wound takes time to heal. Drinking enough water, avoiding alcohol and other bladder irritants, and following the advice of a health professional can all help, but there is no quick fix. If bladder symptoms are severe, if there is blood in the urine, or if pain does not improve, medical advice should be sought promptly, because these symptoms need proper assessment and care, and they should not be ignored or endured in silence.
The stomach can also begin to recover after stopping. Regular ketamine use is linked with stomach pain and cramps, nausea and loss of appetite, and these symptoms often ease as the body adjusts. Appetite usually returns gradually, and food begins to taste normal again. Energy levels can improve as eating becomes regular and sleep becomes more restful, although the improvement is often uneven, with good days and tired days alternating in the early weeks. The kidneys and liver, which can also be strained by heavy use, benefit from stopping as well, because the body is no longer being exposed to the substance that was harming them. A general feeling of being physically better often comes slowly, in small steps, rather than all at once, and noticing those small steps can help a person stay motivated.
Energy Returns in Fits and Starts
Energy is one of the things people notice most after stopping, and its return is often uneven. In the first days, a person may feel exhausted, with little energy for anything beyond the basics. That tiredness is partly the result of poor sleep, partly the result of the brain adjusting, and partly the result of the body recovering from the strain of regular use. Some people sleep for long hours and still wake up tired, which can be confusing and discouraging. Others feel restless and unable to settle, which is tiring in a different way. Either way, the early weeks can feel like a period of low energy, and it is important not to expect too much too soon.
As the weeks pass, energy usually begins to return, but it often does so in fits and starts rather than in a smooth line. A person may have a day when they feel almost normal, full of energy and clear-headed, followed by a day when the tiredness returns and the fog comes back. That pattern is normal, and it does not mean the recovery has failed. It means the body is still adjusting, and that adjustment is not a straight path. Gentle physical activity, such as walking, can help energy return, because it improves sleep and mood, but it is important not to overdo it in the early weeks, when the body is still tired. Small, regular activity is better than a sudden burst of effort followed by exhaustion.
Eating well also matters for energy, although appetite may be low at first. Regular meals, with enough food and water, give the body the fuel it needs to recover. A person who skips meals because they do not feel hungry may find that their energy stays low, and that their mood and concentration suffer as well. It can help to eat small, regular meals rather than waiting for a large appetite to return, and to drink enough water throughout the day. These are simple steps, and they may seem too ordinary to matter, but in the early weeks of recovery, the ordinary habits of eating, sleeping and moving are exactly what the body needs to rebuild its strength.
What the First Month Looks Like
The first month after stopping is often described as the hardest and also the most important, and it helps to have a realistic picture of what it can look like. The first week is usually the most difficult, with strong cravings, poor sleep, low mood and foggy thinking. The person may feel irritable, restless and tired, and may wonder whether stopping was the right decision. The second week is often a little easier, although cravings and sleep problems can still be strong, and the person may start to notice small improvements, such as thinking a little more clearly or sleeping a little better. By the third week, many people find that the fog is lifting, that energy is returning in fits and starts, and that the cravings are coming less often, although they can still be caught off guard by a stressful moment.
By the end of the first month, most people who have stayed stopped feel different from how they felt in the first week, even if they do not feel fully recovered. Thinking is usually clearer, sleep is usually better, and the person has a sense of what their own mind feels like without the substance. That does not mean the hard part is over. Cravings can still return, especially in stressful times, and the person may still need support to stay stopped. But the first month is a milestone, because it shows that the body can adjust, that the difficult days do pass, and that life without the substance is possible. Reaching that milestone is an achievement, and it deserves to be recognised as one.
It is also important to say that stopping is only the beginning, not the end of the process. The habits, triggers and stresses that led to use do not disappear just because the substance has stopped. A person may need ongoing support, whether from a health professional, a support group, or trusted people around them, to build a life that does not depend on the substance. That support might involve learning new ways to cope with stress, rebuilding routines, repairing relationships, or dealing with health problems that were caused by use. None of that happens in a month, and it does not need to. What matters is that the first month shows that change is possible, and that the person has already done the hardest part by starting.
Why Stopping Feels So Hard
Stopping feels hard for several reasons, and understanding them can make the difficulty less mysterious. The first reason is the brain’s adjustment. The brain has adapted to the presence of ketamine, and when the substance is removed, it has to readjust its chemistry, and that readjustment is uncomfortable. The second reason is the loss of the escape. If a person has been using ketamine to cope with stress, sadness or boredom, stopping means facing those feelings directly, and that can feel overwhelming. The third reason is habit. Use becomes woven into daily life, linked with certain times, places and people, and breaking those links takes time and effort, even when the person is determined to stop.
There is also the social side of stopping, which is often overlooked. A person may have friends or acquaintances who still use, and being around them can make cravings stronger. They may feel pressure to use again, or they may feel isolated if they step away from a social circle that was built around the substance. That isolation can be painful, and it can make the person feel alone in their decision. Finding new routines, new social contacts, or a support group where other people understand the experience can help, because it replaces the social world that was linked with use with a different kind of support.
Finally, stopping can feel hard because the benefits are not always visible straight away. The bladder pain may not ease quickly. Sleep may still be poor. Mood may still be low. A person who expected to feel better in a few days may feel disappointed, and that disappointment can turn into doubt. It helps to remember that the body heals slowly, and that the benefits of stopping accumulate over weeks and months, even when they are not obvious day by day. Keeping a simple note of small improvements, such as a better night’s sleep, a clearer morning, or a day without a craving, can help a person see the progress that is otherwise easy to miss.
My Take:
I think stopping ketamine is one of the bravest things a person can do, and I say that because it is not a single decision. It is a decision that has to be made again every day, sometimes several times a day, when a craving hits, when sleep is poor, when mood is low, and when the old life feels easier than the new one. A person who keeps making that decision, day after day, is showing a kind of strength that is easy to overlook, because it does not look dramatic from the outside. It looks like an ordinary person getting up, going to work, eating a meal, and going to bed without using, and yet behind that ordinary day is a real struggle, and I think that struggle deserves respect.
What stays with me most is how hard the first days are, and how little credit people get for getting through them. The first week after stopping can feel like the worst week of a person’s life, with foggy thinking, restless sleep, low mood and cravings that seem to come from nowhere. A person in that state may look fine to everyone else, because the struggle is invisible, and they may not tell anyone how hard it is, because they are afraid of being judged or because they do not want to worry the people around them. I wish more people understood that the first week is supposed to be hard, and that getting through it is not a small thing. It is the foundation on which everything else is built, and a person who gets through it has already done something remarkable.
I am also struck by how patient recovery has to be. We live in a world that promises quick fixes, and stopping a substance does not work like that. Sleep does not return in a night. Memory does not clear in a week. Bladder pain does not vanish in a month. The body heals slowly, in small steps that are easy to miss, and a person who expects a fast recovery can feel disappointed and can start to doubt whether stopping was worth it. I think the honest message is that slow healing is still healing, and that the small improvements, a better night’s sleep, a clearer morning, a day without a craving, are real progress, even when they feel too small to celebrate. Noticing them matters, because they are the evidence that the body is doing what it is supposed to do.
The cravings are the part I think about a lot, because they are so misunderstood. Many people think a craving is a sign that a person is weak, or that they do not really want to stop, and that is simply wrong. A craving is a learned response, built up over months or years of use, in which the brain links certain places, times and feelings with the substance. When that link fires, the urge can feel overwhelming, and it can feel as though the person has no choice. But a craving is not a command. It is a wave, and waves pass, and a person who has a plan for the wave, a walk, a phone call, a change of place, can ride it out. I think teaching people about cravings, before they stop, is one of the most useful things that can be done, because it turns a frightening surprise into a known challenge.
Sleep is another part that I feel strongly about, because poor sleep makes everything else harder, and yet it is often treated as a minor issue. A person who has not slept properly cannot think clearly, cannot control their mood, and cannot resist a craving as well as a person who has slept. When sleep is broken for weeks after stopping, the person is not just tired. They are trying to recover while running on empty, and that is an unfair fight. I think sleep deserves proper attention, not just advice to try harder, but real support, whether that means a health professional, a change in routine, or simply the reassurance that the sleep will improve, even if it takes time. A person who knows that sleep will get better is more likely to keep going through the bad nights.
I also think about the bladder damage, because it is so painful and so often hidden. A person who is in pain every time they pass urine, or who needs the toilet many times a day, is living with a constant reminder of the harm that use caused, and that reminder can be both physical and emotional. It can feel embarrassing, and it can make a person reluctant to talk about it, even to a doctor. I would want anyone in that situation to know that bladder damage from ketamine is a known medical problem, that doctors have seen it before, and that seeking help is not something to be ashamed of. The bladder may heal slowly, and some damage may need ongoing care, but stopping is the essential first step, and a health professional can explain what to expect and what can help.
What gives me hope is the way the mind clears over time. I have read many accounts from people who stopped, and a common theme is the return of clarity: the ability to follow a conversation, to remember what was said, to read a book or to finish a task without the fog getting in the way. That clarity is not just a medical improvement. It is a return to the person’s own mind, to the feeling of being present in their own life rather than detached from it. I think that is a powerful reward, and it is one that grows stronger with time, as the brain continues to recover. A person who has lived with fog for years may have forgotten what clear thinking feels like, and rediscovering it can be a genuine joy.
Support is the part I would emphasise most strongly, because stopping alone is the hardest way to do it. A person who tries to stop in secret, without telling anyone, has to face cravings, poor sleep and low mood with no one to talk to, and that isolation makes every hard moment harder. A person who tells a trusted friend, a family member, a doctor, or a support service has someone to call when a craving hits, someone to notice when a bad day is turning into a bad week, and someone to celebrate the small milestones with. That support does not need to be complicated. It can be a single person who knows, who listens without judgement, and who is willing to be there. But it makes a real difference, and I would encourage anyone who is thinking about stopping to find that person before the first hard day arrives.
I would also say something to the families and friends of a person who is stopping, because their role matters too. It is hard to watch someone you care about go through cravings, low mood and sleepless nights, and it is natural to want to fix it quickly or to become frustrated when progress is slow. But the most helpful thing a family member can do is often the simplest: to be patient, to listen without judgement, to notice the small improvements, and to avoid putting pressure on the person to recover faster than the body allows. Recovery is not a straight line, and a bad day does not mean the person has failed. A family that understands that is far more able to help than one that expects a quick return to normal.
For anyone who is reading this because they are thinking about stopping, I would say this: you do not need to have everything worked out before you start. You do not need to know how long it will take, or what the hardest part will be, or whether you will succeed the first time. You only need to take the first step, which is to talk to someone who can help, a doctor, a pharmacist, or a drug support service, and to be honest about what is happening. That conversation is private, and it is the beginning of a plan, not a judgement. Many people who stop successfully have tried before, and each attempt teaches them something about their triggers, their cravings, and what helps them get through a hard day. A previous attempt that did not work is not a failure. It is practice, and it brings the person closer to the attempt that does work.
I want to be honest about the fact that some damage may not fully reverse, especially bladder damage after heavy, long-term use, and I do not want to pretend otherwise. But I also want to be clear that stopping still matters, even when the damage is serious, because stopping prevents further harm, and it gives the body the best possible chance to heal as much as it can. A person who stops is not just avoiding more damage. They are giving their bladder, their stomach, their brain and their sleep the chance to recover, and that chance is worth taking, whatever has already happened. The best time to stop was earlier, and the second-best time is now, and every day without the substance is a day in which the body is healing rather than being harmed.
Finally, I would say this to anyone who has already stopped and is in the middle of the hard weeks: what you are doing matters, and it is working, even when it does not feel like it. The fog is lifting, even if it lifts slowly. Sleep is returning, even if it returns in fits and starts. Cravings are becoming less frequent, even if they still catch you off guard. You are rebuilding a life in which your mind is clear, your body is healing, and your days belong to you rather than to a substance, and that is a life worth building. Keep going, ask for help when you need it, and remember that the hardest days are not the whole story. The story is longer than that, and it gets better.
A slip, if it happens, is another part I want to talk about honestly, because it is so often treated as the end of the story when it is not. A person can go weeks without using, have one difficult evening, use again, and then feel that everything they achieved has been wiped out. That feeling is understandable, but it is not accurate. The weeks of clearer thinking, better sleep and healing were real, and they do not disappear because of a single slip. What matters after a slip is what happens next: whether the person reaches out for help, whether they look honestly at what triggered it, and whether they start again. I would rather see a person treat a slip as a lesson than as a verdict, because a lesson can be learned from, while a verdict only brings shame, and shame is one of the things that keeps people using.
Rebuilding daily routines is another part of recovery that does not get enough attention. When ketamine use was part of the day, it shaped how time was spent, who the person spent time with, and how they dealt with boredom or stress. Stopping leaves gaps in the day, and those gaps need to be filled with something else, or the old habit will try to fill them. That something else does not need to be grand. It can be a regular walk, a shared meal, a new hobby, a course, or simply a steady routine of work, rest and time with people who do not use. The point is not to keep busy for the sake of it. The point is to build a day that has enough structure and enough pleasure in it that the substance is not the only thing that makes the day feel bearable.
Returning to work after stopping is also worth thinking about, because work can help and it can also test a person. On the one hand, work gives structure, income, contact with other people, and a sense of purpose, and those are all helpful in recovery. On the other hand, the first weeks back at work can be hard, with foggy thinking, tiredness and the stress of catching up. I think it helps to be realistic about that, and to ask for support where it is available, whether that means a phased return, a change in duties for a short time, or simply telling a manager that you are recovering from a health problem and may need a little patience. You do not have to share details you are not comfortable sharing. You only need to ask for what would help you do your job well while you recover.
I also want to say something about honesty with a doctor, because it is the key to getting the right care. A doctor cannot help with bladder pain, stomach problems, low mood or poor sleep if they do not know the cause, and many people are afraid to tell a doctor about substance use because they fear judgement or because they worry it will be written down. Doctors have heard this before, and their job is to help, not to judge. Being honest about what was used, how often, and for how long allows the doctor to check the right things, to offer the right support, and to refer the person to the right service. That honesty is difficult, but it is also one of the most practical steps a person can take, because it turns a private struggle into a problem that can be treated.
Frequently Asked Questions
What helps when stopping Ketamine?
Support helps most when stopping ketamine, whether that is talking to a doctor or a drug support service, telling a trusted person, or joining a support group. Practical steps can also help: avoiding places and situations linked with use, having a plan for cravings, keeping a regular sleep routine, eating regular meals, and getting gentle exercise such as walking. It is important to seek professional advice, especially if symptoms feel severe or if bladder pain or blood in the urine is present. General information only.
Why do cravings for Ketamine return?
Cravings return because the brain has learned to link certain places, times, feelings and situations with ketamine use, and those links can fire again when a person is stressed, tired, or in a familiar setting. Cravings often come in waves that rise and then fade, and they usually become less frequent and less intense over time, although they can return unexpectedly weeks or months later. A sudden craving does not mean the person has failed. It is a known part of recovery, and it can be waited out or talked through rather than acted on.
How long does Ketamine withdrawal last?
There is no single timetable, because it depends on how often and how much a person used, and for how long. The first few days are often the hardest, with low mood, poor sleep, foggy thinking and strong cravings. Many people find the second and third weeks more manageable, although sleep and mood can still be unsettled. Thinking, energy and sleep usually continue to improve over weeks and months, while bladder symptoms may take longer to ease. If symptoms are severe or do not improve, professional advice should be sought.
What happens when you stop using Ketamine?
When ketamine use stops, the brain has to readjust to working without the substance, which can cause cravings, low mood, anxiety, poor sleep, foggy thinking and tiredness in the first days and weeks. Appetite may be low at first, and bladder pain or frequent toilet needs may take time to ease. Over weeks and months, thinking usually becomes clearer, sleep usually improves, energy returns in fits and starts, and cravings usually become less frequent. Stopping is the essential first step, and support from a health professional can help.
Does sleep improve after stopping Ketamine?
Yes, sleep usually improves after stopping, although it can get worse before it gets better. In the first days and weeks, many people find it hard to fall asleep, wake up often, or have vivid dreams, because the brain is relearning normal sleep patterns. Over time, sleep usually becomes deeper and more restful, especially with a regular sleep routine, daylight and gentle activity during the day, and avoiding caffeine late in the day. If sleep problems are severe or do not improve over several weeks, it is worth talking to a health professional.
Can stopping Ketamine be dangerous?
Stopping ketamine can be difficult, and it is important to seek professional advice, especially if use was heavy or long-term, if other substances were also used, or if there are existing health problems such as bladder damage. While the physical symptoms of stopping ketamine are usually less severe than those of some other substances, cravings, low mood, anxiety and poor sleep can be intense, and bladder symptoms need proper medical assessment. A doctor or drug support service can advise on the safest way to stop and on the support available. General information only.
