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100% agree with this. My very first trip was so intense that I’m surprised I didn’t ban psychoactive drugs from my life after that.

The timing and amount of session is individualized and a personal choice. Some people only need 3 sessions, some need 12, and in rare cases some need 20+. You can do 2-3/week, or space them out further like I did (about 1 trip/week, though, I spaced it out because of the therapist’s availability). I’ve personally done 7 sessions with a therapist. The therapist that guided me has done a bunch of psychedelics herself, and has guided over 700 other trips. After my 7th session, she said that I was ready for self-guided ketamine infusions. So I did an 8th one by myself a month or so later (well, technically there was still a paramedic in the same room to monitor me). Each session ramped up the dose gradually. The amount of ketamine they give you for medical reasons is safer than the amount you’d be taking if you were using ketamine for recreational/party use. By the 8th (self-guided) infusion I was so “woke” that I took off my headphones and eye mask and told the paramedic that I loved him, lol (there was actually no ”other” at that point). Yes, it helped my depression and other mental health conditions. I still struggle, albeit far less than before. I’m actually living life now, and still have mini awakenings post-infusion. After my infusions, I started doing specialized therapy for OCD, which is a condition I suffered with for decades untreated. I can say with confidence that I wouldn’t be where I am now had it not been for ketamine infusions. I also take medicinal cannabis legally (in Texas!), so I actually wouldn’t be where I am without these amazing drugs. The best part is I can always go back for another ketamine trip if I feel the need to explore consciousness further (my last trip was almost a year ago).

Yeah, I thought I was having terrible heart symptoms during one of my ketamine assisted therapy sessions (I’ve done 8 of them). I asked the therapist if anything was wrong, and she said I looked calm af. I also had my heart rate and other vitals being monitored the whole time; after my session I asked the nurse if they found anything abnormal, and he said nope. Crazy, huh?

It’s all consciousness. The first, the second, and even the 1000th order and beyond.

It is, quite literally, all imagination. Also, I failed science class, so I have no idea what atoms are

I’ve recently been diving into self-compassion work. Look up Kristin Neff, she’s done great research into it.

Lmao, I slowly laid myself into a fetal position… both in awe and disbelief.

Yep, I’ve had some gnarly experiences on weed as well. The good news is you learn to handle those wonky experiences and love it even more.

Accept fear and pain like are your best friends. Unconditional love is vital.

Depression is like inside a beautiful shopping mall, but only being able to see/focus on the trash cans.

@EmJay you’re welcome Welcome home.

Yes to all your questions.

God doesn’t know the difference between a chicken and nonduality Yet God also knows that, too

You are the only one in the universe, my friend <3

Connection is your essence. When you are so deeply connected to yourself, you can’t help but connect even closer to others.

https://firesideproject.org/ Highly recommend them, especially if you’re a psychedelic newbie such as myself. And it’s free! They’ve been very helpful with processing my past trips.

You answered your own question

Simply remember, whenever you’re arguing with someone else, you are ultimately arguing with yourself

Facts. Just when you think you’ve fixed some major issue in your life, you create 100 more lol

Ironically, I’ve been using Twitter a lot less after the Elon Musk shenanigans Best decision ever

I meditate whenever I feel compelled to. No strict regimen about it.

Congrats! A year ago I quit excess added sugar consumption. I’m 26 and diabetes runs in my family, so I’m glad I was able to overcome it. I’m now able to enjoy sugary foods in moderation.

Yep. For example, I’ve done a handful of ketamine assisted therapy sessions; at the higher doses I was no longer communicating with my therapist, I was my therapist