My niece is bipolar and she used psychedelic mushrooms to treat depression and

Apr 20, 2021
3:47:36pm

BYUlv Contributor

anxiety. Her perception of reality seems to have been altered. She now lives her life in a permanent semi-delusional state. The warning that bipolar people should avoid it must be taken very seriously.

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BYUlv

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Time

My Experience with Depression, Anxiety, and Insomnia

ReyOso

4/19/21 1:41pm

not gonna lie, having a hard reset on my brain and emotions sounds awesome

LeonMarek

4/19/21 1:45pm

LOL amen to that. The only way I seem to get a reset is being in the mtns or

BYUfan92

4/19/21 4:08pm

My opinion on psychedelics changed somewhat after listening to this zdogg MD post (language warning)

Slim

4/19/21 1:47pm

Interesting. At the 3:50 mark he talks about the human mind being a "veil."

IdahoCoug

4/19/21 2:02pm

The way our brains are “wired” definitely influences what we are capable of understanding and how we view our place in

Slim

4/19/21 2:04pm

That's not far off what it felt like to me.

ReyOso

4/19/21 2:06pm

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing

STL

4/19/21 1:49pm

That was an excellent post. I totally get it. I suffered severe depression for

AFewThoughts

4/19/21 1:57pm

They work. Can’t wait until they become more mainstream.

Zedhead

4/19/21 1:59pm

They have a clinical study there for clergy. I wondered if I qualified as an

4thand19

4/19/21 2:07pm

A great documentary about it can be found here:

4thand19

4/19/21 2:09pm

I’ve never touched a single drug or alcohol in my life but you make me feel like I’m missing out.

RdF3

4/19/21 2:03pm

Wow, that reads right out of this NOVA story:

HuskerFan2

4/19/21 2:04pm

That's amazing it worked for you. I've had the Michael Pollan book on my list

wisconsincougs

4/19/21 2:06pm

Thanks for sharing. Question for you.

GSwarriorcoug

4/19/21 2:06pm

Yah my concern is with addiction as well. Even if you don’t develop a chemical dependence I could see myself getting

Slim

4/19/21 2:09pm

I would be hesitant to recommend or not for anyone, but some thoughts. . .

ReyOso

4/19/21 2:12pm

My niece is bipolar and she used psychedelic mushrooms to treat depression and

BYUlv

4/20/21 3:47pm

So many musicians and artists created their best works while on this stuff

CoogsCoogs85

4/19/21 2:08pm

Rogan is a huge advocate for these

RealSimsShadY

4/19/21 2:08pm

Did you get the psilocybin as part of a research trial?

valleus

4/19/21 2:12pm

No, I did not, though I've answered some follow-up questions about efficacy.

ReyOso

4/19/21 2:15pm

psilocybin is gaining momentum (again)

SaturdaySpecialDay

4/19/21 2:12pm

Know some people who have recently tried mushrooms as medicine. They are happy

pink22

4/19/21 2:17pm

Tim Ferris has done a ton of work to advocate for the constructive use of

NewYorkCougar

4/19/21 2:18pm

dude that sounds amazing.

Mayor of Cougartown

4/19/21 2:24pm

Thanks for sharing, please follow up if you pursue the treatment again.

delux_247

4/19/21 2:50pm

Link to Interview with Steven Peck

calbearcoug

4/19/21 3:00pm

You seem to have dealt with it in a positive way. I'd think that it could be different for people of different levels of

lightmann

4/19/21 3:10pm

Yes, I definitely agree one should be careful.

ReyOso

4/19/21 3:34pm

Have had kind of similar experience with Ketamine. Best way I can describe..

greatbam

4/19/21 3:12pm

FYI In New York Doll, he describes the holy ghost as an LSD trip from the lord.

Parkercoug82

4/19/21 3:28pm

Really cool, thanks for sharing. Question: You say you've struggled with anxiety

eysikal

4/19/21 3:40pm

That's a good question. I did a lot of research ahead of time.

ReyOso

4/19/21 3:52pm

I've read that intent and assimilation are key to these experiences. Thanks for

NewYorkCougar

4/19/21 4:00pm

THC does tend to have that introspective effect, you’re right.

eysikal

4/19/21 6:05pm

That sounds awesome. Maybe there is some validity

D.T. Survivor

4/19/21 4:39pm

Sign me up.

Gunga Galunga

4/19/21 4:46pm

Good for you. I don't see any difference between that & mainstream medication.

doctorthunderpants

4/19/21 5:48pm

How long does it last and how long before you are back to "normal?"

Parker Schnabel

4/19/21 8:58pm

Some say you never see the world the same again.

CoogsCoogs85

4/20/21 8:51am

Ayahuasca is supposed to do something like this. I know some who’ve tried it and

jkccoug

4/19/21 9:07pm

my brother's friend from the same area had a similar

vabeachcoug

4/19/21 9:38pm

Supporting research

Brutus216

4/19/21 11:19pm

Uh, where would one purchase such merchandise? Asking for a friend...

jaromp

5/3/21 11:19pm

Im interested in how your experience has been now after the passage of time.

nybyblue

7/28/23 11:49am

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