Comments on: New Clues In The Psychedelic Treatment Of Depression

By: Haya

Haya — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 15:04:13 +0000

In reply to Sarah Clark.

Third Wave published an article titled “CAN YOU TAKE PSYCHEDELICS WITH ANTIDEPRESSANTS?”

Here is the link: https://thethirdwave.co/psychedelics-antidepressants/

By: Haya

Haya — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 15:02:09 +0000

In reply to Michael Garland.

Third Wave wrote and article about this topic:

“The classic psychedelics (including LSD, psilocybin and DMT) work by affecting the serotonin system, and most antidepressants work by targeting serotonin signaling too. Therefore we’d expect for there to be some kind of interaction between the two – unfortunately we just don’t know anything for sure right now.

From anecdotal reports, it looks as if the SSRI class of antidepressants weakens the effects of classic psychedelics – although this absolutely doesn’t mean you should take more of the psychedelic substance to compensate.”

https://thethirdwave.co/psychedelics-antidepressants/

By: Haya

Haya — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 17:48:15 +0000

In reply to Naomi.

Hello Naomi, I am unaware of any retreats for microdosing, however, there are multiple macrodosing retreats in Europe.

I attended Synthesis retreat in Amsterdam, Paul was one of the facilitators. The day after our psychedelic ceremony we had a microdosing workshop. Here is the link in case you are interested https://synthesisretreat.com/

In terms of retreat catered for healing, I recommend you look into Soltara https://soltara.co/ it’s located in Costa Rica but I would say that it is more geared towards healing as opposed to Synthesis which is not for those with a clinical diagnosis of depression, bipolar, borderline, PTSD, or schizophrenia. (Check out the Is Synthesis Right For You? section of the website for more details.)

Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any more questions.

By: Naomi

Naomi — Sat, 16 Jun 2018 22:42:17 +0000

Dear Patrick,
Is there any retreat/therapist/place in Europe I can come and microdose in safe eviroment for the purpose of healing?

Im on a road to recovery from 13 years long taking psychofarmaceuticals..was able to withdrawal from others, but still on low dose of Benzodiazepine.(that is why I am unable to attend dinners)
I cannot get psychedelics from decent sources, they are illegal in my country – Croatia. So cant microdose at home.

I just feel stringova that microdosing (psylocibin) would help a lot with my depression and withdrawal.

So, please, could you refer me to anybody providing this kind of service/help? Anybody..

Thank you for your time.

By: Michael Garland

Michael Garland — Sun, 27 May 2018 22:49:17 +0000

Do Drs. Nutt and Carhardt-Harris advocate using SSRI therapy and psychedelics simultaneously? That’s what it sounds like

By: Gavin

Gavin — Sun, 27 May 2018 12:01:16 +0000

Interesting and thought provoking article, thanks for the email. X

By: Sarah Clark

Sarah Clark — Fri, 25 May 2018 00:54:51 +0000

I’ve taken Zoloft for some 20 years and it seems to be effective for me, although sometimes I wonder if I’m “comfortably numb” and that it might be good to get off them. I took psychedelics back in the day (hippie era) and had great experiences. It’s an intriguing idea to use psychedelics as a therapy tool, although I’ve read that they can’t be combined with SSRI’s. I’d appreciate any feedback on this.

By: Jesper Dyre Sø

Jesper Dyre Sø — Wed, 23 May 2018 19:28:39 +0000

30 years plus is my time line experince with depression. On the edge of melt down every year. Sence of meaningfullness and belonging is the essence of what is lacking and what the whole search is about. Talking about a purpose in life. With likeminded spirits. The further I get away from my core the more I experience depression as in the sence of stress, and ‘why bother’ – since us people are just senceless egos with a ridiculess need of attention. All about ego and self promotion. Narrow thinking. 99,9% of us are pure idiots.

Many ways to come closer to your core. Braveness to make what seems to be extreme choices is one road. If your core is off track with ‘main stream of human thinking’.

I could do with a revisited trip to question my self again. Main obstacle is time. I need days of isolation to complete. With no chance of meeting people at all.

But my main point is the way to the core is not limited to psykedelics. As a short cut or magic key. I believe we have access to it in every moment. In every thought. In every encounter of life. Or death. Or throttle times.

That – being off track, off beat with your heart so to speak – is in my experience the greatest factor of depression in my life.

What is yours?

By: Mauna

Mauna — Wed, 23 May 2018 08:49:36 +0000

very interesting. I hope soon will come workshops with group of healing people guided by experts.

By: Paula

Paula — Wed, 23 May 2018 01:54:30 +0000

Every time I read an article like this I’m so amazed at the potential of these plants. Hopefully I will live to see a world where these plants are honored, studied and utilized rather than hunted, persecuted and vilified.