Chrissy Teigen celebrated her 38th birthday surrounded by friends and family. She also made time for a mental health treatment.
The Chrissy’s Court star took to Instagram on Friday, Dec. 1, to share how she spent her special day. In the caption of a with her husband John Legend, Teigen wrote, “I had a really nice birthday, went to see my friends @flamingo_estate, had a beautiful lunch with friends, then did ketamine therapy and saw space and time and baby jack and some weird penguins and cried and cried and cried. Then laid with my babies, then hot pot, then hung with my best friend.”
Teigen has been open about mental health struggles she experienced in Sept. 2020, and has recently welcomed two more children. Teigen and Legend’s daughter Esti was born in January 2023, while their son arrived in June 2023.
Used as an anesthetic since the ’60s, ketamine has gained popularity as a club drug, and is used off-label by some medical professionals for its potential mental health benefits. Studies have shown that the drug may help people with PTSD, and some fans see it as a potential alternative to drugs like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). People seeking these treatments can go to ketamine clinics for therapy, and typically receive the drug intravenously.
Although the Cravings author has long spoken about her mental health struggles, this is the first time she has mentioned ketamine therapy publicly. She’s not the only star to use ketamine therapy as a tool for healing, however. Lamar Odom and Sharon Osbourne are among other celebrities who have talked openly about their experiences with ketamine therapy.
Teen Mom star Tyler Baltierra even allowed the cameras of his MTV series to capture his ketamine therapy session, sharing his personal journey with the audience. He described the experience as a deep dive into his issues, guided by therapists and medical professionals.
