Magic Mushrooms For Depression?

[CoastWatcher]

In a small study at the Imperial College of London, 19 patients received a single dose of the psychedelic psilocybin. All had been diagnosed with, and were suffering from, depression that had been resistant to treatment. Twenty four hours after the ingestion of psilocybin, brain scans revealed that the amygdala, involved in how emotions such as fear and anxiety are perceived, was less active. The "default-mode network", a collaboration of different brain regions, had grown much calmer. Patients used such terms as "reset" to describe their subjective response to the novel therapy.

"Psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression: fMRI-measured brain mechanisms," Nature, 1 June 2017

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-017-13282-7

 

[Vince]

"shrooms"

 

[ERO]

I have read several studies over the last year or two showing that Magic Mushrooms are extremely effective for treatment-resistant depression and even PTSD. It has also been very successful in reducing stress of terminal cancer patients. A single dose left most of them at peace for weeks or months afterwards.

 

[Nelson Vergel]

Profound self discovery if done right

No hang over and you remember your "breakthroughs". Did them in Peru.

 

[cleverusername]

We used to go into the cow fields of Alabama and pick them fresh. I wasnt depressed back then, maybe this is why

 

[FeelingLost]

We used to go into the cow fields of Alabama and pick them fresh. I wasnt depressed back then, maybe this is why

I grew up in Huntsville (1968-80). My crew did the same thing. Nothing more fun than a 3 day Bluegrass Festival on the Horse pens forty land and a few Psilocybin mushrooms.
I will agree with Nelsons comment "if done right"
You need a safe place, you need strong selftalk.
Although I enjoyed them in moderation in my youth I would not touch them now in my 60's.

 

[FOX1]

I grew up in Huntsville (1968-80). My crew did the same thing. Nothing more fun than a 3 day Bluegrass Festival on the Horse pens forty land and a few Psilocybin mushrooms.
I will agree with Nelsons comment "if done right"
You need a safe place, you need strong selftalk.
Although I enjoyed them in moderation in my youth I would not touch them now in my 60's.

agree a safe place is needed, many moons back when I tried them, giant spiders were coming through the ceiling, not what I could recall a safe place and not the best experience

 

[Nelson Vergel]

Psilocybin Effective For Major Depression, Study Finds : Shots - Health News - Rigorous Study Backs A Psychedelic Treatment For Major Depression

 

[Nelson Vergel]

The Science of Magic Mushrooms: Researchers are Rediscovering Psychedelics - Excel Male Men's Health Forum

www.excelmale.com

 

[ERO]

I am glad to see this becoming more mainstream so that more people can be helped. Oregon just made them legal for therapeutic use on Election day.

 

[Nelson Vergel]

Oregon becomes first US state to decriminalize possession of hard drugs

Arizona, Montana, New Jersey and South Dakota voted to legalize recreational marijuana in nationwide push to relax drug laws

www.theguardian.com

 

[wondering]

here's the podcast to the Hopkins study https://edhub.ama-assn.org/jn-learning/audio-player/18557620

 

[Nelson Vergel]

here's the podcast to the Hopkins study https://edhub.ama-assn.org/jn-learning/audio-player/18557620

Thank you!

I have to say that psilocybin in the right setting and music can be a spiritual experience.

I did it in the Arizona dessert by myself and it was pretty amazing.

It makes you feel connected to all things and it has a lasting effect on mood and outlook. Anyone that is "stuck" can benefit from it.

In the US there are now accreditation studies for therapists.

Certificate in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies & Research | CIIS

This Certificate Program is comprised of 8 weekends and a 6-day retreat, and is housed in the CIIS Center for Psychedelic Therapies and Research.

www.ciis.edu

Upscale Psychedelics Therapy Center Opens On New York’s 5th Avenue

A guided psychedelic therapy center opened in New York, only a week after a similar one started operations in Toronto.

www.forbes.com

IV ketamine is also very effective to let go of your ego for an hour to be able to come up with a way to problem solve without chatter in your head.

1st ketamine treatment for depression - Excel Male Men's Health Forum

I have my first ketamine IV infusion today for depression. Little nervous but excited. Hope to update later today. Wish me luck gentleman! Background on ketamine and depression

www.excelmale.com

We are about to enter an era of breakthroughs with the clinical use of these compounds.

Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies – MAPS – Psychedelic Research for Psychological Healing

maps.org

 

[Nelson Vergel]

This pharmaceutical company is developing psilocybin-based medications for different conditions


Tryp Therapeutics Company Spotlight
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[Nelson Vergel]

The Science of Magic Mushrooms: Researchers are Rediscovering Psychedelics - Excel Male Men's Health Forum

www.excelmale.com

 

[Nelson Vergel]

Microdosing of Psilocybin Mushrooms - Excel Male Men's Health Forum

I am hearing more buzz around research using psilocybin to treat PTSD and other mental health issues. Has anyone tried microdosing? A friend with PTSD asked me and I just started reading about it. Here is a good guide: THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO MICRODOSING PSILOCYBIN MUSHROOMS This thread is...

www.excelmale.com

 

[Nelson Vergel]

Very important article for those on antidepressants or other psychotropics.

Risks of Serotonin Syndrome when Combining Psychedelics with Antidepressants

Board Certified Psychiatric Pharmacists Dr.’s Ben Malcolm and Kelan Thomas recently published a review article discussing the risks of serotonin syndrome with various serotonergic psychedelics, either alone or in combination

chacruna.net

 

[ERO]

I have had the opportunity to try them 3 times over the last 12 months or so and all I got was some weird muscle shakes that lasted for hours and the sensation that colors were more intense or more vivid. Dosages were 2 grams, 3 grams, and then 4 grams for my last dose

I have some anxiety and light depression at times and I was hoping for a more useful outcome. Perhaps I need a larger dose?

 

[Gman86]

I have had the opportunity to try them 3 times over the last 12 months or so and all I got was some weird muscle shakes that lasted for hours and the sensation that colors were more intense or more vivid. Dosages were 2 grams, 3 grams, and then 4 grams for my last dose

I have some anxiety and light depression at times and I was hoping for a more useful outcome. Perhaps I need a larger dose?

Or perhaps the opposite and microdose daily

 

[Nelson Vergel]

I have tried 1-3 grams. I find 1 gram to be the best dose since you can function well and enjoy outdoor activities without getting too "messy". Microdosing smaller doses makes me tired.