Hugo Oliveira

Has anyone here practiced a program like The Ultramind Solution by Mark Hyman, M.D? What are your thoughts and experience about improving overall mental health through diet and nutrition? I'm looking for a concise mindset about what to eat, what not to eat, and why. Any suggestions about nutrition programs? Thank you!

I am struggling with a decent amount of depression and anxiety. I always had these symptoms, since childhood, but they intensified after intense "awakenings" and also intense bad trips with psychedelics. Pretty often I suspect that I am crossing the dark night of the soul, therefore, sometimes I feel like the only way out is definitively "transcending this world" through spiritual practices and surrendering. Over the last 10 years, I made lots of psychiatric treatments which provided me some relief for a while, but my life hasn't changed. I got in touch with anti-anxiety medication again recently, which surprisingly gave me a lot of relief pretty quickly. My questions are: Am I numbing myself from a pain that possibly is associated with spiritual processes? Could it be delaying my "liberation"? Do you think that intense depression could be (by brute force) detaching me from my materialistic delusions? Sometimes I think that if I feel good I'll become more materialistic and disconnect from seeking Truth.

I've been in one of their bootcamps. Be careful, they act in a very professional manner, and they are good, but I felt they don't give a shit about how you feel and about your improvement, they just get the money and deliver the cold pick-up shit. It can be traumatizing.

I'm Brazilian too, and I recognize the linguistic problems. But, before considering that, I think we need to consider the social and cultural implications. First, language was made for communication, it is a tool and has a function. Real inclusion can never be made through language, it can only be made through ethics. Think about art, architecture, fashion, and transport. Those things only adapt when really necessary (to help people with disabilities for example), otherwise, it is not reasonable to request changes in these areas, because it is not their purpose. Second, language is part of cultural identity, it tends to be protected by people like everything else that is part of our culture. Trying to force changes into it, will provoke a reaction. There are many people who don't agree with these changes. Do you know the results of that? Rate, division, and neo nazis groups arising everywhere.

Cats have more ego than dogs for sure.

WOW, It looks really challenging! And you look very clear in how you communicate about your dream and the process of getting there. I would suggest contemplating another possible way of achieving your goal and other possible dreams in life. It can possibly release a lot of tension. But don't give up your actual plan. You are committed. Hold tight, it is already yours!

Try to watch Leo's video about it. I super agree with his approach. In basic terms, think about attraction as solving a mathematical equation. But instead of relying only on rationality, It works by using unconscious "magical" mechanisms that will make you closer and closer to the results you are looking for. As you have faith, focus, patience, mental and emotional connection with a specific goal, the way to "manifest it" will become clear to you. You can approach it in a skeptical/scientific way: As you connect your mind/brain with the intention of attaining something, your intelligence will expand by itself and help you to make progress step by step. Think about great inventors, visionaries, and artists. They didn't have their results from the beginning, instead, they "manifested" by allowing their own everyday intelligence to expand beyond what they thought was possible. And you can think in a more mystical way: believing that all reality is interconnected, and your thoughts and ideas are part of god's creation. What we conceive as physical reality is born from our own consciousness. Therefore we can make bridges between our thoughts and the material world. How you see it is up to you. There's a lot of BS about it out there. Look for authors you resonate with and can rely on.

@flyingwhalee I have no idea what can be the cause and the appropriate tools for what you are experiencing with your trips. But I would highly recommend reading "The psychedelic experience" by Timothy Leary. It will give you a better understanding on how to guide yourself into hallucinatory phases. Be careful with yourself and keep researching what works.

Yeah ok, it is fantastic. I just wonder about the truly healing effects. I did it a few times and it really feels like the most direct and effective tool to deal with trauma. BUT, after the effects passed, just the memory of the experience remained. Not any real change. With LSD it was different, I felt changes in my thought and emotional patterns for a few weeks. Is there a way to get more out of this substance (MDMA) in terms of psychotherapy? I consider maybe some day doing it with intention and a therapeutic setting. Maybe I missed those points.

@Leo Gura I think you meant ¨serius self actualization work¨. Is that right?

@ardacigin What do you mean by that? What would be your approach? It seems like people need to become more than enlightened to heal depression in your opinion. Could you clarify it, please? I took 4 sessions of Ketamine in a clinic with zero results for my depression.

I was so tense, so anxious, and desperate. Then, from my heart, I released my anguish. And truly allowed, accepted. There was a girl on the street and her glasses reflected multiple colors, which reminded me of the freedom of being once I had in psychedelic state. It was nothing absurd or mystical I think. Just a sudden dissolving of the heaviness of my worries. And some extra energy became available immediately. I went to the supermarket and I was dancing. But the next day I wasn't into that anymore. And I do understand a lot of the theory about "letting go" and tried to apply it many times. I just don't know how I could embody it so well at that moment. And what can be missing to make this "state" more available. Could any of you guys help me?

I was in a very similar phase recently. And the amount of effort I put into solving shit by force took me to a really bad scenario. About relationships, based on my own experience, I would advise: slow down and take care. It is very easy to hurt yourself and even retraumatize if you look hard for external love while feeling bad about yourself. What I recommend is contemplating day after day what can bring you to a higher frequency and better feelings. Consider your talents, knowledge, potential, and creativity, and do your best efforts to move into a more elevated "lifestyle" little by little. People will be attracted to you. Even if it is not easy to find sometimes, love and enthusiasm should be your guide. Not shame and guilt. Be careful with the idea of healing yourself by brute force. I went down that road many times and it is not only painful but can delay your path a lot. DM me if you need it!

Interesting. I'm in a very similar situation. Part of me wants to improve by manipulating and "getting" and at the same time I feel like it is pointless and that I am exhausted. I feel afraid of letting go because I have some basic shit to solve. I'm doing lots of journaling to negotiate internally, connect and align with progress. It may be personal or spiritual or both... I don't know. I'm praying to god show me the way. Be OK with the process, identify your limits, and be loving towards yourself. We are on this together.

His name is Ciro Gomes and he seems exceptionally competent showing a deep understanding of whatever subject he is asked about. He also demonstrates a high level of integrity, open-mindedness, and love for his purpose of leading the nation instead of a hunger for power. Unfortunately, the country is drowned in SD blue and green wars, right and left, with two top-rated candidates: Bolsonaro and Lula. Both absolutely known for their lack of integrity. I'm very little aware and interested in politics. But this situation is very alarming to me. I feel like Ciro may have the capacity to really implement positive changes and explore our huge potential as a nation.

8 years ago I had a terrible psychedelic experience and my life became very hard. I'm not psychotic, but I have the feeling of being trapped in a kind of purgatory. I feel depressed and purposeless. I've thrown myself into lots of experiences by traveling, socializing, etc. Nothing gave me a sense of connection, clarity, and stability. I feel like fighting against reality. I moved heavens and hell to lift me up. I made tons of therapy, medication, and personal development techniques and tried psychedelics many times again. I recently looked for Ayahuasca, MDMA, and Iboga healers. But my requests just evaporated and I didn't hear back from the people I reached out to. I still believe in the healing power of psychedelics but I'm very unstable emotionally to give it a chance now. I often practice exercise, but I eat a lot of junk, drink coffee, and smoke. For a long time, I blamed these addictions for my emotional pain. But I think honestly that it is not the cause. I feel that I already made everything possible, including many 5 days of fasting retreats by myself. I lost a lot of hope by trying so many things. At this moment I have no willpower to make anything difficult in order to heal (like stop smoking). And I have no idea what is causing me such disconnection from life and enjoyment. I want to dissipate this darkness which I feel has a lot to do with the subconscious/energy/spiritual world. I just came across the idea of practicing Yoga consistently for some months. Do you guys agree with this idea as the only means I may have? Any specific method or suggestion? Any other ideas? Thanks!

In a real democracy, I think 4 years are enough for a president in good faith, to have the opportunity to shine his ideas and provide his contribution. Ciro explicitly presents a model in which there will not be reelections. While Lula after governing for more than a decade still wants to go back to "his" chair again and again. It shows who is presenting highly democratic ideals and who has the hunger for power. We have brilliant people who want the opportunity to be visionary leaders. But we are seeing the same candidates again for years. For years people here are voting for the "less evil" candidate to avoid STUPID people like Bolsonaro who just won because the country was destroyed by Lula's legacy. It is basic logic. If the country were going well, a jerk like Bolsonaro would never win. He just won by proposing to be the Christian military guy who would save us from the corruption we were drowned in. And now Lula wants to save us from him. That's a joke!

@Ulax It may be hard to find a clear sample in English. I think some notion of context would be necessary to get his messages.

@Leo Gura He and Dilma (who is his ally, deeply supported and controlled by him) alone, governed the country for 14 years without changing almost anything in the dysfunctional Brazilian infrastructure. He has a huge responsibility for the actual Brazilian economic crisis. One of the main sources of his popularity is the practice of compensatory public politics. Basically, he constructed huge propaganda based on low-quality social politics. He was in jail, condemned after being involved in multiple corruption scandals like many of his allies. He supported and provoked the election of Dilma Rousseff as a manipulative way to maintain his influence and control of power. Dilma is clearly an incompetent politician and a highly limited person cognitively. Through his charismatic personality, he is able to convey incoherent and limited ideas and even lies without losing support from the public. He doesn't demonstrate any enthusiasm, greatness, or competence in regard to governing the country. He seems to me like a manipulative guy desperate for power. Many of his electors today just don't want to have Bolsonaro again and Lula presents himself as salvation.

Maybe working as a freelancer may give you the freedom you need. There are many taboos about it, but freelancing can work very well. You can define how much you want to work, for whom, from where, and when. It can be challenging, but it is possible. What is your professional area?

What a simple and yet great discovery! I was not aware of these chemicals.

@Jannes What is that?

“Whether you think you can, or you think you can't – you're right” - Henry Ford

"Significance" may be one of them.

I think nobody here can tell you the reason for your anxiety. But it seems curious someone saying that want to "be numb". Question if it is true for you or just a facade. We all have psychological and emotional needs, if you don't have these needs met, you can get sick, even if you are already sick, you can get worse. I've seen people who "just don't care" about their lives and their depression. But it has a cost. Begin by asking yourself what you really want and what you don't.