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Some of the language is a bit intense/combative, especially in the beginning, but I do understand where he's coming from. I've done 5 or 6 solo sessions in the
by cstaikos 6y ago
Some of the language is a bit intense/combative, especially in the beginning, but I do understand where he's coming from.
I've done 5 or 6 solo sessions in the past year since reading this book, sometimes mixing a tab of LSD as well to go a bit deeper. They have all been different but have largely gone as described in the book. I've done a lot of therapy in my life and personal growth is a priority in my life.
As a result of these sessions I've overcome some serious challenges that I had previously assumed were static aspects of my personality. It has been challenging to be sure, but much better to deal with things head-on for a short time, than to deal with them low-key forever.
Thought the community here would appreciate this given the mild interest/openness to psychedelics.
I'd be happy to answer any questions about my experience so far, ask whatever you'd like!
[edit: missed a word]
- cj 6y agoIm glad to hear it was effective for you. Just curious, what were the static aspects of your personality that it helped with, if you’re willing to go into more detail?
- cstaikos 6y agoThank you! Here are a few examples - happy to discuss further if you'd like: I would say it a lot of it boils down to being more calm and my "self" in more situations, and less reactive. My relationship with work has improved drastically - I used to be quite afraid to speak in meetings and really tried to hide in a lot of situations, but find myself much more relaxed and even enjoy expressing myself with my colleagues these days. Also with work, I have a much easier time setting boundaries and letting work go when it's time to call it a day. I've found my relationships have deepened significantly as well as I am less guarded and more open to intimacy.
- alecst 6y agoI'd love to hear more, but I'm not sure what to ask. I guess I'll ask the easiest thing to ask, but the hardest to answer. How do you feel now compared to how you felt then?
- cstaikos 6y agoGood question! Generally speaking I am more relaxed and calm, more my self! Certainly more hopeful as well, as when new challenges arise (or old ones come to the surface) I know that I have a (so-far) consistent way to dive in and resolve them.
- mrtn_rivera 6y agoWhat aspects of your personality that you considered static changed and in what way? Just curious
- pas 6y agoanswered here: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=25975621 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=25975621
- throw_this_one 6y agoHow do you time the cid tab and the M? I've gathered that it's best to drop the L and then the M at about T+3 hours.