Discussion Can depression be treated with Magic Mushrooms?

[MBG]

More support for the effectiveness of Magic Mushrooms in treating depression. Do not use if prone to schizophrenia or hallucinations. Read up online before using. Start low and go slow.

Can depression be treated with magic mushrooms or are you just high?

Studies show psilocybin from mushrooms could revolutionize depression treatment offering hope to millions who don't respond to traditional medications.

rollingout.com

 

[maniac116]

Its already being used in certain areas to treat depression. I use them 2-3 times a month & have major depressive disorder & it definitely helps me.
But everyone is different. People who take shrooms with "intent" respond better because they have an idea of what they expect to gain (intentions) from the experience.

 

[unwilling_lich]

ive had friends microdose it for that reason and they said it worked amazingly, tho thats just anecdotal

its kinda my last idea left to fix me but i lack the willpower to try growing it (too broke to afford buying it

 

[divinemistress36]

Ive microdosed and it my anxiety worse. I would love to a heroic dose with a guide walking me through it

 

[NoHope4Me]

From someone who was really deep into substance abuse I'd just recommend staying away from any kind of drug

 

[MBG]

Check on YouTube for videos on growing MM at home in a bag. The process is super easy,

Ive microdosed and it my anxiety worse. I would love to a heroic dose with a guide walking me through it

I would highly recommend NOT going straight from microdosing to a heroic dose. "Start low and go slow." You're doing this for neurological and psychological benefits, not recreationally.

You may find a guide in your area online.

From someone who was really deep into substance abuse I'd just recommend staying away from any kind of drug

Prof Matthew Johnson (Johns Hopkins) "How Dangerous?"

 

[MBG]

I should mention that magic mushrooms are still illegal at the federal level. Only CO and OR have legalized them at the state level but many cities have "decriminalized" them at the local level. Decriminalized means they've told their chiefs of police to make them a low priority for law enforcement.

More details at: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_status_of_psilocybin_mushrooms

If anyone wants to help more cities & states decriminalize Magic mushrooms, go to:

https://decriminalizenature.org/

Why push for decriminalization instead of legalization? Because legalization means taxation and regulation.

IIRC in CO one "trip" requires all day pre trip meeting with psychiatrist and therapist at their clinic, all day with both them on day of trip and at least one of them for post trip integration session.

Who pays for the rent, heating, electricity of the clinic? YOU! Who pays for all those billable hours of the psychiatrist, therapist (and office manager)? YOU! IIRC one "trip" costs between $3,000 to $5,000! That's out-of-pocket: it's not covered by insurance. The people who need psychedelic therapy the most are the least able to afford that (often due to their anxiety, depression and/or PTSD affecting their job stability, income and money management).

Now compare that to buying one $45 Magic mushroom laced chocolate bar and having a trusted friend spend a day with you making sure you're safe. Sure, the clinic approach is better, but not if you can't afford it. And even if you can, is it worth spending 100x more?

 

[whytrymyguy]

not going to give medical advice or tell you to use drugs, but in my personal experience psychedelics can help with depression, especially when microdosing. It has real potential, but due to legal restrictions in many countries research is limited.

 

[danny10]

I heard about it and one of my close friends swear by it. I am just too scared to try it, although I probably have nothing to lose. But it's very illegal in my country and I have no idea where I could get it.