Re:Michael Pollan reluctantly embraces the 'new science' of ...
by simplemts on Thursday May 17, 2018 @08:03AM
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I have never, ever met a psychonaut that doesn't advocate "set and setting".
Re:Michael Pollan reluctantly embraces the 'new science' of ...
by gepi79 on Thursday May 17, 2018 @08:27AM
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The main point was that bad reactions and bad trips should not be underestimated and down played as silly ego problems or rare personal weakness.
Set and setting is important. Do not try psychedelics to solve problems.
But set and setting is not everyting. A bad trip might happen anyway.
Who knows about its genetic, biological and psychological constitution and reaction before the trip ?
That is why a medical expert as trip sitter is so important.
Re:Michael Pollan reluctantly embraces the 'new science' of ...
by simplemts on Thursday May 17, 2018 @09:20AM
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I understand where you are coming from and agree with 75+% of what you state. Most people who say they have a "bad trip" actually say it was better defined as "difficult" and had long-term benefits. Here is a key statistic from this study:
"Despite these difficulties, it is notable that 84% of respondents reported having benefited from the experience, with 76% reporting increased well-being or life satisfaction attributed to the experience."
Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5551678/
This is what many so called psychonauts do not understand.
A bad trip can be traumatic and can revive other traumatic experiences.
https://www.verywellmind.com/ptsd-triggers-and-coping-strate...
https://www.reddit.com/r/LSD/comments/630i1g/trauma_from_bad...
Psychedelics can lead to decreased wellbeing, decreased psychological and emotional stability and decreased strength and robustness to deal with further stress and unpleasant challenges.
Medical experts use psychedelics because of their strong destabilizing effects.
Nothing is gained and much is lost if this uncomfortable weak unstable state remains.