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It has been proven to significantly reduce depression and anxiety in cancer patients [1]. This has been one of the most famous studies on psychedelics in recent
by jacek 7y ago
It has been proven to significantly reduce depression and anxiety in cancer patients [1]. This has been one of the most famous studies on psychedelics in recent years. However, set (patient's mindset, intentions, psychological preparation) and setting (environment, support of the sitter) have huge impact on the outcome. That's because psychedelics are not a switch that change your brain chemistry forever, they are a tool that allow you to enter, understand and reshuffle your mind.
[1] https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0269881116675513 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0269881116675513
- jcims 7y agoThank you
- t34543 7y agoIt should be standard to offer this and marijuana in hospice. It can bring peace to those who are ill and their loved ones.
- jacek 7y agoI agree. But unlike cannabis, you are most likely to get positive results when you work with a right therapist/guide.
- jcranberry 7y agoPsychedelics shouldn't be viewed as palliative. They help you to bring about changes to your self. For some people trips can be very frightening or even traumatizing.
- t34543 7y agoOne of my family members was dying and extremely anxious in hospice. The person reflected on their life and wanted to make amends with some people. I believe something like a psychedelic would’ve provided clarity. It could’ve been traumatizing, but it could’ve worked too. Patients should have a choice to accept the risk.