Psychedelic Therapy
What is Psychedelic Therapy and what are the benefits:
Psychedelic therapy is a novel and evolving approach that uses hallucinogenic substances, such as psilocybin, MDMA, or cannabis, in conjunction with psychotherapy to address various mental health issues and promote personal growth. Psychedelics can induce altered states of consciousness that allow you to access deep and often hidden thoughts and emotions. This can lead to profound insights into your own psyche, helping you better understand the root causes of your mental health issues or personal challenges.
Properly done, psychedelic therapy is particularly effective in addressing conditions like depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and anxiety. It can help you process and heal from past traumas or unresolved emotional wounds, providing relief from symptoms and enhancing emotional well-being.
Many individuals report feeling a greater sense of interconnectedness to nature, other people, and their own spirituality, which can lead to a greater sense of purpose and meaning. Many experience increased creativity and problem-solving abilities during and after psychedelic experiences. In this state they are better able to confront and overcome fears and anxieties, whether they’re related to specific phobias, existential concerns, or general life anxieties.
Psychedelic therapy shows promise in helping many individuals, but it may not be suitable for everyone. It is essential to consider your individual needs and circumstances when exploring this therapeutic approach.
What sets me apart from other therapists? My unique ability to teach my clients the emotions skills and tools of positive mind management. My clients don’t just leave feeling healthier, happier and whole; they come away with tools that teach them to improve their mental, emotional, and physical health all at the speed of thought.
A few of my specialties are how to desensitize negative emotions, memories and addictions; turn down images that cause PTSD, pornography and sex addiction; How to increase or turn up desired emotions, behaviors, images and memories that create lasting happiness, improved relationships and self-esteem. I get to the root belief system that created the undesired thought or behavior and reprogram the subconscious mind with empowering thoughts and beliefs.
The Benefits of Microdosing Psilocybin Mushrooms:
A psilocybin microdosing protocol not only helps individuals address and treat mental health concerns such as anxiety, depresion, PTSD and ADHD; but can also be beneficial to anyone seeking to integrate a higher level of awareness into their lives. It allows users to observe the world from a more empathic perspective, and assists in our personal healing journeys by reframing our conditioned states of existence.
We should note– because psychedelics are known as ‘non-specific amplifiers’ the benefits you experience are highly dependent on your individual physiology. Meaning that what becomes unveiled throughout your microdosing journey will be specific to your brain chemistry and personal life circumstances.
Microdosing has been reported to improve focus and concentration, indicating potential efficacy in the management of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It’s also been attributed to enhancements of creativity, critical thinking skills, motivation, and mental resilience in typically stress-inducing conditions.
Anecdotal evidence supporting the practice of microdosing mushrooms for mental health improvement has demonstrated reduced anxiety levels and very positive effects on people struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder, treatment resistant depression or any major depressive disorder.
In a 2019 study conducted by Vince Polito and Richard J. Stevenson, researchers collected the baseline measures of 93 participants. Participants were instructed to follow Fadiman’s protocol and submit daily reports. 47.1% of the daily reports were made by participants microdosing psilocybin. The study found a clinically significant increase (p<.05) in measures of connectedness, contemplation, creativity, focus, happiness, productivity, and wellbeing. Long term measures were taken after 6 weeks of microdosing. Clinically significant reductions in depression, stress, and mind wandering were sustained.
Many people who are in the process of tapering off of their SSRIs or antidepressants, find immense value in adopting a microdosing regimen. This is because psychedelics can buffer the discontinuation side effects of these pharmaceutical medications by maintaining and later increasing our serotonin levels as the antidepressants continue to clear from our system.