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I have used psilocybin, mdma and ibogaine to explore life long, treatment resistant depression. They certainly loosened the soil & allowed me to access what was behind the depression and I integrated that new information using neurofeedback, IFS and somatic experiencing. It has been difficult and heartbreaking, but nowhere near as difficult as living a not-life of depression. It’s a long journey that goes way beyond the initial treatment with the psychedelic, but I’m ever so grateful to be able to access these catalysts that helped to deliver me home to myself, at last.
This is so delicious! Having done some ketamine treatments with my physician I know first hand how powerfully helpful and “ renewing” these psychedelics can be for those of us with ptsd, depression, addiction, and those of us needing the “rewriting” of our subconscious.
It’s a journey and not a quick fix. One needs to keep doing their inner work of releasing whatever is manifested at the cellular level.. cutting the cords is a journey. Everyone’s experience is different… I hope you’re doing this with a Psychiatrist and a reputable organization. What is scary is the commercializing of this and it being done in Spas. Very scary…… enjoy your journey…🙏🏽
Happy to hear you are taking the leap Charles. I am witness to this medicine having a profound impact on peoples lives, daily. It is incredible especially, as JL mentions, when the integration work is done alongside the medicine sessions. Happy to share about integration if you are interested Charles! Wishing you well.
In the 70s when I was at university I developed my own system of micro dosing. I would add a tab of LSD to a small vial of Binaca, a brand of mouth freshener that was mostly alcohol.
I would put a drop under my tongue for a micro dose. It worked very well. I am glad the world is catching up to where we were 50 years ago
This is very exciting work! So much gratitude to Michael, Jane, and Malia and the whole team at the Berkeley Center for putting this together. Looking forward to it and glad to know there will be such a high quality and reliable source for how the psychedelic renaissance continues to unfold.
That's awesome! Thanks for the lead. I support the initiative in all mentioned aspects. I'll spread out the word in my network around the world! Let's strengthen the mycelium network.
Please discuss the dangers of self-medicating with psychedelics without the aid of clinicians. All this excitement drives people to experiment and self-medicate which in many ways can be detrimental to one's health. A bad tip can often be traumatic and long-lasting.
Millions of people have had their introduction to illegal psychedelics without the aid of clinicians. Thank goodness. While there is a risk that an entheogen like psilocybin or LSD may trigger difficult thoughts and feelings (there is less risk with MDMA), the greater risk is for the myriad of people who are prevented from ever experiencing psychedelics and so are left with subclinical or untreated depression, anxiety, and a gnawing sense of disconnection and small-mindedness. We should be careful about the predictable results of “medicalizing” paychedelics and restricting their use to overpriced clinics.
Hi. Greetings from Sydney, Australia. Whilst just a novice to the 'psychedlic rennaisance' I am absolutely deilghted and relieved to have come across the world of Ketamine and psychedlics. As a recent 'super-responder' to clinically administered Ketomine micro-dosing, my newly acquired knowledge, my life has once again returned me to the land of the living. My hope, like yours, is to get the message out to the rest of the world, specifically to medical practitioners and those suffering debiltating mental health disorders, whom are often impeded by governmental red tape and obfuscation. I am dedicated to advocating for those who can ill afford breakthrough therapies to access pschedelic treatments for mental health disorders. My devastating four year journey battling with treatment resistance bipolar1 has hopefully has taken a turn for the best life I can lead. Thank you :)
Hi, recently bought your book on Amazon which is now on my to do list. Alcoholic by trade,I first read of this stuff in The Telegraph last year,and, you are part of my own research. I am very much in need of part of my head fixing. Regards, new and upcoming student. If anyone wants to get get in touch or if there are any connections i.e twitter etc, please let me know. glassman8754@gmail.com
LOVE this idea of the newsletter - so important and much needed. Michael, can you suggest someone other than yourself I could interview on my podcast to help spread the word?? https://debbieweil.com/podcast
I have used psilocybin, mdma and ibogaine to explore life long, treatment resistant depression. They certainly loosened the soil & allowed me to access what was behind the depression and I integrated that new information using neurofeedback, IFS and somatic experiencing. It has been difficult and heartbreaking, but nowhere near as difficult as living a not-life of depression. It’s a long journey that goes way beyond the initial treatment with the psychedelic, but I’m ever so grateful to be able to access these catalysts that helped to deliver me home to myself, at last.
This is so delicious! Having done some ketamine treatments with my physician I know first hand how powerfully helpful and “ renewing” these psychedelics can be for those of us with ptsd, depression, addiction, and those of us needing the “rewriting” of our subconscious.
That's really good information. I was just about to start ketamine treatments what I was kind of on the fence. You've convinced me to give it a try.
It’s a journey and not a quick fix. One needs to keep doing their inner work of releasing whatever is manifested at the cellular level.. cutting the cords is a journey. Everyone’s experience is different… I hope you’re doing this with a Psychiatrist and a reputable organization. What is scary is the commercializing of this and it being done in Spas. Very scary…… enjoy your journey…🙏🏽
Happy to hear you are taking the leap Charles. I am witness to this medicine having a profound impact on peoples lives, daily. It is incredible especially, as JL mentions, when the integration work is done alongside the medicine sessions. Happy to share about integration if you are interested Charles! Wishing you well.
So happy to hear Ketamine has supported you to renew PL. I am witness to this medicine transforming lives daily. It is powerful indeed!
PL Krav- can you speak more on your experience - i can share my email if you want to keep it private
Sure, sent me your email so that this conversation is btw just you and I
Kurlygurl1928@gmail.com
I dont have your email
Michael
In the 70s when I was at university I developed my own system of micro dosing. I would add a tab of LSD to a small vial of Binaca, a brand of mouth freshener that was mostly alcohol.
I would put a drop under my tongue for a micro dose. It worked very well. I am glad the world is catching up to where we were 50 years ago
Mush Love
This is very exciting work! So much gratitude to Michael, Jane, and Malia and the whole team at the Berkeley Center for putting this together. Looking forward to it and glad to know there will be such a high quality and reliable source for how the psychedelic renaissance continues to unfold.
I just finished writing an essay on Microdosing and Mindfulness and received a Tweet from Michael Pollen advertising this site. Holy Synchronicity.
I would love to share your piece of writing on Brainpowersphere.com (still a work in progress) - would that be of interest? contact@brainpowersphere.com
Changing the world for the better…looking forward to it.
That's awesome! Thanks for the lead. I support the initiative in all mentioned aspects. I'll spread out the word in my network around the world! Let's strengthen the mycelium network.
Mush love!
Please discuss the dangers of self-medicating with psychedelics without the aid of clinicians. All this excitement drives people to experiment and self-medicate which in many ways can be detrimental to one's health. A bad tip can often be traumatic and long-lasting.
Millions of people have had their introduction to illegal psychedelics without the aid of clinicians. Thank goodness. While there is a risk that an entheogen like psilocybin or LSD may trigger difficult thoughts and feelings (there is less risk with MDMA), the greater risk is for the myriad of people who are prevented from ever experiencing psychedelics and so are left with subclinical or untreated depression, anxiety, and a gnawing sense of disconnection and small-mindedness. We should be careful about the predictable results of “medicalizing” paychedelics and restricting their use to overpriced clinics.
Any suggestions or experience with practitioners in Northern California. Would be happy to discuss off this site.
Happy to share resources Arthur. You can send me a DM.
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I suffer from Fibromyalgia and depression. I am looking for places to find the treatment I need.
Happy to share resources Elizabeth. Please feel free to send me a DM
https://themicrodose.substack.com/p/welcome-to-the-microdose/comment/8177350
Hi. Greetings from Sydney, Australia. Whilst just a novice to the 'psychedlic rennaisance' I am absolutely deilghted and relieved to have come across the world of Ketamine and psychedlics. As a recent 'super-responder' to clinically administered Ketomine micro-dosing, my newly acquired knowledge, my life has once again returned me to the land of the living. My hope, like yours, is to get the message out to the rest of the world, specifically to medical practitioners and those suffering debiltating mental health disorders, whom are often impeded by governmental red tape and obfuscation. I am dedicated to advocating for those who can ill afford breakthrough therapies to access pschedelic treatments for mental health disorders. My devastating four year journey battling with treatment resistance bipolar1 has hopefully has taken a turn for the best life I can lead. Thank you :)
we're so excited about this
Hi, recently bought your book on Amazon which is now on my to do list. Alcoholic by trade,I first read of this stuff in The Telegraph last year,and, you are part of my own research. I am very much in need of part of my head fixing. Regards, new and upcoming student. If anyone wants to get get in touch or if there are any connections i.e twitter etc, please let me know. glassman8754@gmail.com
Consider checking out Reddit and the subreddit microdosing. A lot can be done, you are not alone.
LOVE this idea of the newsletter - so important and much needed. Michael, can you suggest someone other than yourself I could interview on my podcast to help spread the word?? https://debbieweil.com/podcast