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I have taken LSD but not ketamine. It seems crazy to me to take a psychedelic while in any remotely depressed mental state. Even though the author knew it helps

I have taken LSD but not ketamine. It seems crazy to me to take a psychedelic while in any remotely depressed mental state. Even though the author knew it helps to have a positive mindset, I imagine her mindset was not really that positive at all, having been depressed for many years. I don't think we should treat these drugs as panacea, and I don't think our understanding of depression is strong enough to definitely prescribe these in one case versus another.

WarOnPrivacy 4y ago
> It seems crazy to me to take a psychedelic while in any remotely depressed mental state. I don't think we can apply the same broad stipulations to every psychotropic. I expect we'll eventually become very skilled at treatment and when we do, each substance would require a unique set patient preparation and prequalifications.