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delics that have the most significant effect on treating mental diseases. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and treatment-resistant depression are among the illnesses that are most affected by the two substances, respectively.As for ayahuasca and LSD, the data is still in an observational stage, nevertheless, there’s evidence that suggests these hallucinogens could have positive effects on some mental disorders.The research conducted on whether psychedelics may have therapeutic effect on individuals with mental health illnesses may still be in its preliminary stage, however, the clinical data so far <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6041963/">shows</a> safety and efficacy.<a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-017-13282-7">A study</a>, initially published by the Imperial College in London, shows that a number of mentally ill people benefited from psychotherapy that included usage of some psilocybin. The writers also argued that although the therapeutic functions are still badly understood, psilocybin treatment in psychiatry is promising.The group of scientists tested the substance on 19 people. What did they find? in all 19 of them they observed decreased depressive symptoms.Just to clarify, this type of treatment does not encourage the usage of full doses of psychedelics, that’s where micro-dosing comes in.<h1 id="1515">What Is Micro-Dosing?</h1>Micro-dosing is basically consuming sub-threshold doses doses of psychedelics. A simple example — rather than taking a full pill of MDMA or LSD, you’d consume only 1/20 to 1/10 of the normal recreational dose.Take LSD, for example. Lately, micro-dosing on this psychedelic has been considered to have a beneficial impact on working professionals. <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/microdosing-lsd-placebo-study_n_5b8d1e48e4b0511db3daaaff?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAN2eKSvsQfL3f7TXxYikgRbAi4DA5pAxaBM7

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Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy Is Becoming A Thing

Here’s What You Need To Know About It.

Just a couple of years ago, if you were to talk about psychedelics with your psychiatrist, it would probably be because of addiction. Such substances were considered dangerous, both for your mental and your physical health.

Taking MDMA, LSD, and DMT might seemingly be the exact opposite of going to a therapy session. You might think they don’t go together. Think again.

As mental health is becoming more and more discussed, new ways of treating mental disorders have been developed. Our society changes and technology advances, mental health issues occur more often for individuals. However, the development of novel psychiatric medications has stalled, according to a study in 2018. A “paradigmatic crisis” has also risen due to the inability of scientists to develop new medications. Here is where the new treatment comes in:

What Is Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy (PAP)?

It is not the random usage of drugs. It’s a supervised (by a professional) use of psychedelic substances, such as MDMA, LSD, DMT, psylocybin (naturally occurring in psychedelic mushrooms), ketamine, and even sometimes ayahuasca. All these substances are incorporated in a carefully planned psychotherapy program, tailored specifically for each individual.

What Does Each Psychedelic Help For?

Another research from 2020 argues that MDMA and psilocybin may be the psychedelics that have the most significant effect on treating mental diseases. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and treatment-resistant depression are among the illnesses that are most affected by the two substances, respectively.

As for ayahuasca and LSD, the data is still in an observational stage, nevertheless, there’s evidence that suggests these hallucinogens could have positive effects on some mental disorders.

The research conducted on whether psychedelics may have therapeutic effect on individuals with mental health illnesses may still be in its preliminary stage, however, the clinical data so far shows safety and efficacy.

A study, initially published by the Imperial College in London, shows that a number of mentally ill people benefited from psychotherapy that included usage of some psilocybin. The writers also argued that although the therapeutic functions are still badly understood, psilocybin treatment in psychiatry is promising.

The group of scientists tested the substance on 19 people. What did they find? in all 19 of them they observed decreased depressive symptoms.

Just to clarify, this type of treatment does not encourage the usage of full doses of psychedelics, that’s where micro-dosing comes in.

What Is Micro-Dosing?

Micro-dosing is basically consuming sub-threshold doses doses of psychedelics. A simple example — rather than taking a full pill of MDMA or LSD, you’d consume only 1/20 to 1/10 of the normal recreational dose.

Take LSD, for example. Lately, micro-dosing on this psychedelic has been considered to have a beneficial impact on working professionals. The benefits vary — higher productivity and creativity levels, better focus, and a better day-to-day life.

Ayahusca micro-dosing usage in the US has also been on the rise recently. This psychedelic and LSD have become quite popular in the Silicon Valley and Manhattan.

Just a side note — needless to mention the illegality and the potential dangers drugs pose for you.

Regarding working professionals — due to the highly demanding and competitive market and workplace we have today, more and more pressure is being put on employees. Thus, resulting in more stress. As workers are put under greater stress, they will ultimately end up seeking help from a psychiatrist. So, what would the psychiatrist do in this case? You guessed it — Often psychedelic assisted-psychotherapy involving micro-dosing.

Is It Really Worth Doing It?

This new kind of therapy seems a bit extreme — and it is. The society we live in has taught us to stay away from psychedelics. However, consider the following: What if these substances could actually help you manage your mental disorder? For a person having intense social anxiety this might be the only way to get rid of her/his “demons.”

I myself have been to a psychoanalytic, but have never tried this kind of psychedelic-assisted therapy, as it’s still not a thing in Eastern Europe. Don’t know if I ever will try it, though.

My intention is not to promote the usage of psychedelics in any way. However, micro-dosing is not uncommon in the USA. If this new therapy is being assisted and supervised by a professional, and it actually helps people as suggested by research…well, then, it’s to you, the reader, to decide whether it’s right or wrong; and whether it’s worth doing it.