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> if you have a clean bill of health, your mind is in the right place, no family history of severe mental illness, and have a trusted sober friend And if you h

> if you have a clean bill of health, your mind is in the right place, no family history of severe mental illness, and have a trusted sober friend And if you have all that you don't need to be doing mind altering drugs anymore.

robrenaud 3y ago
I highly recommend trying mushrooms or acid for someone in a good place mentally who wants to improve themselves. Obviously one should do their own research for responsible consumption, and find a good set and setting. I went from drinking a consistent 1-2 alcoholic drinks a day (very rarely getting drunk tho, just loved homebrewing and craft beer), being nearly obese, with little cardiovascular/muscular fitness to being in a much better place. I now exercise regularly, have a resting heart rate of 54 bpm, lost 30 pounds, meditate every day, eat much more healthfully, rarely consume alcohol, and I am more patient and listen to my partner better. The increased neuroplasticity caused by physcadelics when combined with a desire to improve habits is a very powerful combination. There is also a legal, mushroom based therapy for anxiety and depression that has shown great results, available in Oregon. I really do believe society is much too welcoming of alcohol consumption, and much too resistant to physcadelics. We got this one so wrong.
unethical_ban 3y ago
I sense judgement from you towards anyone who has found utility or enlightenment through mind-altering drugs. Just because I'm smart doesn't mean I stop reading. Just because I am fit doesn't mean I stop running. Just because I'm happy doesn't mean I can't dabble with new mental models. And finally, to clarify the OP's statement: "Mind in the right place" doesn't mean being perfectly happy or without stressors/depression. To me it suggests someone doesn't have mental illness or suicidal tendencies.
pegasus 3y ago
You do if you want to "see for yourself". Which was GPs entire point.

robrenaud 3y ago

I highly recommend trying mushrooms or acid for someone in a good place mentally who wants to improve themselves. Obviously one should do their own research for responsible consumption, and find a good set and setting. I went from drinking a consistent 1-2 alcoholic drinks a day (very rarely getting drunk tho, just loved homebrewing and craft beer), being nearly obese, with little cardiovascular/muscular fitness to being in a much better place. I now exercise regularly, have a resting heart rate of 54 bpm, lost 30 pounds, meditate every day, eat much more healthfully, rarely consume alcohol, and I am more patient and listen to my partner better. The increased neuroplasticity caused by physcadelics when combined with a desire to improve habits is a very powerful combination. There is also a legal, mushroom based therapy for anxiety and depression that has shown great results, available in Oregon. I really do believe society is much too welcoming of alcohol consumption, and much too resistant to physcadelics. We got this one so wrong.

unethical_ban 3y ago

I sense judgement from you towards anyone who has found utility or enlightenment through mind-altering drugs. Just because I'm smart doesn't mean I stop reading. Just because I am fit doesn't mean I stop running. Just because I'm happy doesn't mean I can't dabble with new mental models. And finally, to clarify the OP's statement: "Mind in the right place" doesn't mean being perfectly happy or without stressors/depression. To me it suggests someone doesn't have mental illness or suicidal tendencies.

pegasus 3y ago

You do if you want to "see for yourself". Which was GPs entire point.