Psychedelics are the future of therapy and mental health! With the appropriate dosage, setting, and intention, patients can have a life-changing experience, and scientific studies have demonstrated the value of psychedelics for the use of treating mood disorders, overcoming addiction, and chronic pain issues.
In fact, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, psilocybin (the natural compound in “magic mushrooms”) can produce perceptual changes, altering a person’s awareness of their surroundings, thoughts, and feelings. Treatment with psilocybin has shown promise in research settings for treating a range of mental health disorders and addictions.
Research from Johns Hopkins has shown that treatment with psilocybin relieved major depressive disorder symptoms in adults for up to a month—and a follow-up study of those participants showed that the substantial antidepressant effects of psilocybin, coupled with supportive psychotherapy, may last at least a year for some patients.
Myths Debunked
There are plenty of negative myths surrounding psychedelics, but that is exactly what they are—myths. Taken responsibly, they are an entirely safe, effective method of reducing pain, addressing mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD, and otherwise positively transform your life. While the following is not a comprehensive list, it does provide insight into some of the myths and realities surrounding the use of psychedelics.
- Myth: Psychedelics will always cause you to hallucinate (“trip”).
- Reality: Even taking a full dose will not necessarily cause hallucinations; rather, it can open your mind and make you more connected with yourself and the world around you. And in fact, many professionals use microdosing (taking very small amounts) for clarity of mind to increase their productivity.
- Myth: Psychedelics are nothing more than party drugs.
- Reality: While some people do use them to enhance their social experiences, psychedelics – as mentioned above – have been scientifically shown to have therapeutic effects on the mind, body, and soul.
- Myth: Psychedelics are illegal, with harmful and addictive effects similar to other drugs.
- Reality: The effects of psychedelics on the human brain are vastly different from highly addictive drugs such as cocaine and alcohol. And for some people, even one dose can dramatically and positively alter their mindset and improve their lives for the long term. In fact, MDMA and psilocybin are currently undergoing clinical trials and are set to be FDA approved by 2024–2026 for clinical use for PTSD and treatment-resistant depression. And these compounds have already been decriminalized in other states, such as Oregon, parts of Colorado, and California.
Ketamine
Ketamine and other psychedelics are known to cause profoundly mystical experiences, which can lead to a sense of oneness and can reveal the sacredness of all things. A resurgence of research is bringing us closer to understanding how these elevated states of consciousness can be used to create happier, more joy-filled lives.
These substances allow people to love themselves more, allow love from others, and let go of trauma. It works best when the intent of the client is clarified and affirmed, and when the healers are loving, present, and supportive without being intrusive and directive.
Ketamine, like other psychedelics, acts as a gateway to the unconscious mind – but it’s not a true psychedelic. It is a dissociative that causes profound psychedelic experiences. However, until recently, it has been a highly controversial healing modality due to contradictory advice, uncited “experts,” and a heavily stigmatized past.
Take Your Own Journey
At MY Self Wellness, we believe there is no one-size fits all dose. Each session is tailored to your individual journey, and we will work with you so you receive the most comfortable experience possible. We believe in empowering our clients every step of the way, and it is your decision on how deep you want to go during each session.
We exist to assist and empower you on your health and wellness journey by combining the healing benefits of ketamine with new lifestyle practices for a full mental reset. We help you get back to wellness so you can live a happy and joy-filled life.
Christina Thomas, President and Founder of MY Self Wellness, knows what it feels like to battle depression, anxiety, and PTSD. After a life-threatening accident, she was prescribed painkillers and mood stabilizers to help suppress accident-related trauma. But these medications made her feel joyless and lost, so she began her own self-healing journey. Using meditation and positive lifestyle changes, she was able to wean off her prescription medications, but it wasn’t until Christina discovered the healing powers of ketamine that she was able to truly let go.
Charles Patti, Chief Executive Officer of MY Self Wellness, has his own experience with self-awareness and healing from trauma and addiction. Like so many others, he found himself lost and unable to cultivate healing that sustained him long-term. It was not until he began to incorporate psychedelics therapeutically that Charles began to see a transformation taking place within himself, and it is now his mission to bring these healing modalities to the collective on a global level.
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