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> We have research that it might help with PTSD, depression, etc. but it's not like you just take it and you're done. Worth noting the research is on psilocybi
by zild3d 2y ago
> We have research that it might help with PTSD, depression, etc. but it's not like you just take it and you're done.
Worth noting the research is on psilocybin with supportive psychotherapy, not just take some mushrooms you got from a guy and have at it.
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/newsroom/news-releases/2020/11/psychedelic-treatment-with-psilocybin-relieves-major-depression-study-shows https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/newsroom/news-releases/...
- RamblingCTO 2y agoExactly what I was thinking about! There are some nice studies being done in Switzerland with a trip + 7 (I believe) sessions before and after
- kazinator 2y agoSo, take some mushrooms from a guy, lie down on the couch, and tell him about your mother.
- Litost 2y agoThere's a good documentary about the John Hopkins research on treating drug resistant depression with psilocybin which unfortunately isn't available any more via the BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000w7bq https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000w7bq From my limited personal experience and having attended various psychedelic talks and integration workshops etc., set, setting and (post) support are all really key to help turn what can be a potentially life changing/affirming/challenging event into a beneficial one.