Metabolic Mind Ketosis and Depression: An inspiring personal story from Stanford's Healthcare Innovation Lab.
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Dec 11, 2023 Ben Rolnik, Director of Stanford's Healthcare Innovation Lab, candidly shares his battle with depression and how ketogenic therapy placed his symptoms into remission. He discusses the profound changes brought by dietary shifts, emphasizing the interplay between mental health and biology. Ben advocates for further research to identify those who could benefit from ketogenic interventions, while reflecting on the transformative effects on his energy and motivation. His personal journey highlights the crucial relationship between health and overall wellbeing.
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Years of Hidden Suffering
- Ben lived over 20 years relying on psychotherapy and mind-body interventions without full relief from depression.
- Despite functional exterior, he carried heavy suffering like a "500-pound anchor" internally.
Childhood Suicidal Thoughts
- Ben Rolnik experienced suicidal thoughts as early as age seven, a memory that still deeply impacts him.
- This early pain set a lifelong challenge with depression that lasted until recent remission through ketogenic therapy.
Dual Causes of Depression
- Depression involves intertwined psychogenic and biogenic causes which require different treatment strategies.
- Psychological interventions alone can’t resolve biogenic suffering rooted in neurochemistry, necessitating a biological approach.