Is Ego Death a cure?

[sunny]

I've been reading about it and peoples experiences. i'm curious on suicidal peoples thoughts on the topic.

 

[S_IsMyUsername]

I've had several "ego death" experiences due to my heavy drug abuse, and I don't think it's a cure. It's an experience that anyone can have, but it can also be dangerous (if you're afraid of CTB). On the other hand, it was something different every time. For the first time I had the feeling of who I am, why I am, what I should forget and only my CTB thoughts in my head, which almost cost me my life.

AMA if you have any questions about ego death!

 

[oneeyed]

Do you mean ego death via a trip on magic mushrooms or similar? I wouldn't say it's a "cure" but I read that it has helped a lot of people. One thing to note is that with any mental distress/illness you have to be very careful with dosage, setting, and your overall mood. If you're feeling particularly down, I believe it will increase your chance of a "bad trip" which certainly won't help.

 

[TransilvanianHunger]

I'd start with asking what your definition of "ego death" is. Are we talking about psychology, drugs, New Age spirituality? And, a "cure" for what? Suicidality? Life's problems?

 

[_Minsk]

If ego death would persist then probably yes but they are short lived. Meditation might get you to an ego less state but I doubt that its easily achievable in case its possible