Magic mushrooms are changing the lives of terminal cancer patients
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#2Anecdote: I have suffered from anxiety since I can remember. I had the opportunity to take psilocybe a few times (always took about quarter of a dose than my trip-mates, out of fear of a bad trip, and most of the times had just subtle perceptual distortions), and the following days/weeks always seemed unusually serene.
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#3Which psychedelics (shrooms, acid, peyote, salvia, ketamine, ayahuasca) would be best for endogenous, treatment-resistant depression? If there are any with a proven effect, do they have to be taken periodically?
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#4I'm glad we have erowid for recording people's tripping experiences.
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#5This story is at least a decade old at this point - psychedelics are good when used topically
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#6I don't understand the controversy. We know full well the natural world is full of substances with significant impact on our bodies. Many such substances can even on average be harmful, but when used correctly, they are beneficial. Opioids come to mind first and foremost. It's not controversial to give e.g. serious accident victims a shot of morphine.
Why are investigations into medicinal use of shrooms or marijuana controversial? Is it the picture of a sick old lady smokin' a massive spliff?
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#7I'm glad we have erowid for recording people's tripping experiences.
Erowid is absolutely one of my favourite places on the web
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#8I want to reccommend a pretty inspiring JRE podcast with mycologist Paul Stamets https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPqWstVnRjQ
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#9I'm glad we have erowid for recording people's tripping experiences.
right but also https://twitter.com/erowidrecruiter
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#10Anecdote: I have suffered from anxiety since I can remember. I had the opportunity to take psilocybe a few times (always took about quarter of a dose than my trip-mates, out of fear of a bad trip, and most of the times had just subtle perceptual distortions), and the following days/weeks always seemed unusually serene.
I think psychedelics in general are great if you have anxiety / depression. I experienced the same thing with LSD as you, it really helps to change perspective and refocus on important things in your life