For profound and long-lasting changes in conditions like depression or addiction, focus on high-dose psychedelic experiences, which have shown sustained improvements months to over a year later.
Understand that psychedelics can profoundly alter your self-representation and identity, allowing you to step out of limiting models (e.g., “I’m a smoker,” “I’m a failure”) and gain a new sense of agency.
Leverage the profound sense of agency gained during a psychedelic experience to make fundamental decisions and commit to behavioral changes, such as quitting an addiction or altering self-defeating thoughts.
To facilitate a meaningful psychedelic experience, consciously let go of the need for control and allow the experience to unfold naturally.
When facing reality-shattering moments during a classic psychedelic experience, choose to completely surrender to it rather than trying to resist or ‘hang on,’ as resistance can lead to a ‘bad trip.’
For trauma treatment, MDMA may offer a lower chance of experiencing an extremely challenging ‘bad trip’ compared to classic psychedelics like psilocybin or LSD.
If you have a diagnosable issue or are a healthy normal, you could explore participation in clinical trials for psychedelics, as issues often come to the surface even in healthy individuals.
Undergo thorough psychiatric and cardiovascular screening before a psychedelic experience to identify potential disqualifying conditions like severe psychiatric illnesses (schizophrenia, bipolar mania) or heart disease.
Before a psychedelic session, build trust and rapport with your guides and receive a comprehensive explanation of the wide range of possible experiences to minimize surprises.
During a psychedelic session, welcome and fully express all emotional responses, including intense ones like crying hysterically, as they are part of the therapeutic process.
Do not use psychedelics if you have severe psychiatric conditions such as psychotic disorders (schizophrenia) or mania associated with bipolar disorder, as these experiences can be profoundly destabilizing.
Be judicious about psychedelic use, as anyone can experience a ‘bad trip,’ especially with high doses or in less than ideal environments; a safe container is crucial.
Understand that current peer-reviewed studies do not support claims of microdosing psilocybin for improved creativity, cognition, or sustained mood, and some data suggest mild impairment, though specific long-term protocols haven’t been fully studied.
Be aware that physiological responses like increased pulse and blood pressure can occur during a psychedelic session, and ensure medical protocols (e.g., nitroglycerin for high blood pressure) are available to manage them safely without disrupting the experience.
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