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There are conflicting reports about this. Some people with latent mental illnesses can have them triggered by psychedelics. But there are plenty of people who a
by tenaciousDaniel 7y ago
There are conflicting reports about this. Some people with latent mental illnesses can have them triggered by psychedelics. But there are plenty of people who anecdotally report being able to deal with past trauma through them.
It's impossible to predict how you'd react, but it sounds like you're looking in the right direction. Find a safe, professional place, and start small. You definitely don't want to start with a high dosage.
- samatman 7y agoThis argument has never set well with me. It seems to be a case of affirming the consequent: if you have latent mental illness, then psychedelics can manifest it, therefore, if psychedelics trigger a mental health crisis, it must be because of latent mental illness. I think it's quite possible, likely even, that psychedelics occasionally trigger mental health crises, sometimes long-lasting ones, in individuals who would not otherwise have experienced them. They're also quite valuable, and that needs to be weighed against the risk. Having guidance and starting small, is good advice.