More on Psilocybin (Shrooms) Treatment for Depression

[TiredHorse]

From the Guardian, a current article on the use of psilocybin to treat depression and anxiety:

'They broke my mental shackles': could magic mushrooms be the answer to depression?

New trials have shown the drug psilocybin to be highly effective in treating depression, with Oakland the latest US city to in effect decriminalise it last week. Some researchers say it could become ‘indefensible’ to ignore the evidence – but how would it work as a reliable treatment?

www.theguardian.com

I have definitely had good experiences with 'shrooms, both at entheogenic doses (full-on tripping) and for microdosing (I only stopped because I developed a tolerance to the 'shrooms). If anyone is interested in the latter, this was my resource when I was exploring it:

Third Wave | Psychedelic Education, Resources & Community

Welcome to The Third Wave. We provide well-researched, high-quality information specific to the classic psychedelics – and how they can be used to help people like you live more vibrant lives.

thethirdwave.co

 

[Imgonnadie]

oooh. I can't wait for my 4 aco dmt to arrive. It's been 21 days I'm getting worried it won't arrive at all

 

[Ashpac]

Shrooms do help with anxiety and depression in lower doses.
Its why im keen to start growing my own and dabble with them to see if they help with my mental pain etc.

 

[Xaphous]

For me the afterglow is best in terms of mood, that's when the trip is over and it feels like body and mind has been refreshed. It seems to be just hours after that the depression comes seeping back in though. Maybe because I know life circumstances won't change.

 

[TiredHorse]

For me the afterglow is best in terms of mood, that's when the trip is over and it feels like body and mind has been refreshed. It seems to be just hours after that the depression comes seeping back in though. Maybe because I know life circumstances won't change.

The tranquility of comedown is the best part of a deep trip. But yes, I agree that it never lasts long enough.

 

[saomao]

i wish i could try it but im afraid i will loose it completely

 

[magick'sgone]

I remember always being terrified to do shrooms and acid because I was sure I would go insane. Finally reached a point where I had nothing to lose. A year of on and off tripping made me saner than I'd ever been! Trouble is, it was too late. For anyone with strictly mental issues, I can't recommend them enough. I found the best settings to either be in the forest with friends, or in my bedroom by myself. Magic truffles were the most therapeutic for me. They made me see myself, others, and the world for what they really were.