Do psychedelics help?

[@AdeptusPsychonautica]

Thanks everyone for the messages of support. Both Rachel and I are really touched by your kindness and compassion 🙏

[@teresaloves53]

I am so sorry for what you have been through. I can't say I understand about anorexia but I was addicted to heroin and crack cocaine and before that alcohol I was in intensive care by the age of 24 my organs were failing yet I still drank I could not stop. It broke my family's heart to watch me killing myself. I can however fully understand about the benzos I've been on them for 30 years I have tried and failed to come off of them. They are evil to come off of. Rachel you are a hero and so are you adeptus what a wonderful father and husband you are. So much love for you all ❤just listened to the rest of this I have tried DMT and have been microdosing mushrooms but I'm still on the benzos even though it's the smallest dose I've ever been on. I have stopped my ssri's but I need to be free of the benzos because along with those and the heroin I have numbed myself to lots and I do mean lots. Anyway I'm just so happy to hear your story had a happy ending today much love ❤️

[@SonOfPerditionMedia]

Do you remember? I told you I would be there.

[@dhaktizero4406]

glad to hear she's recovering well

[@spiritualaesthetic]

I was just telling my husband how awesome your channel is. I appreciate your consistent transparency. I'm sorry your family has been going through it. Sending lots of love to Rachel. 🤍✨

[@AdeptusPsychonautica]

Thank you so much!

[@petermurdoch7540]

Rachel is a big part of why I love this channel. Big hugs from Brisbane.

[@MrBrindleStyle]

YES!

[@AdeptusPsychonautica]

Thanks Peter. I'm sure Rachel will be making an appearance again soon, she already has some ideas for things she wants to talk about 😀

[@GloBlue]

all my support to both of you

[@spacecityryder]

My wife's sister was murdered 2 yrs ago and it sent her into a downward spiral. This was 10 yrs after her brother was murdered. I know all about these negative sides of life. You're not alone.

[@MaBoJo1]

glad to hear she's recovering well glad to see you back here

[@AdventuresThroughTheMind]

Welcome back, Rob. I’m happy to hear Rachel is on the mend and that the two of you (and your kids) have made it through this crisis. ❤

[@GumbyTheGreen1]

Welcome back! I’m loving the new animation at the beginning (at 1:33).

[@osirismother]

So good to see you back Rob! Sending love and light to your family. I've been going through my own crisis; going to be homeless in a few weeks, not the time for tripping one might think but after getting so stressed out that I started eyeing up the old vodka bottle again, I decided to take a few hours out to hang with my mushroom friends. The antidepressant effect was astounding. I realised in the days after that the trip was just a side effect of the antidepressant! I'm still going to be homeless but now I am filled with a determination to make the best of the situation; drunken crying isn't going to help anyone!

[@AdeptusPsychonautica]

Shit, I hope you manage to find a place to stay, and kudos to you for keeping your head up and not giving in to the bottle - I really respect you for that because I know how easy it can be to give in. You got this 🙏

[@thomasfyfield6756]

Glad she is going through a good spell and happy your active on your channel again.

[@AdeptusPsychonautica]

Me too mate 🙏

[@whiskeylinux]

Wishing all the best to Rachel. Good to hear from you again, even under these circumstances. May she get well soon, and may you keep up the great work bud.

[@AdeptusPsychonautica]

Thanks. She seems to be on the road to recovery, fingers crossed 🙏

[@danielphillipson5453]

Glad your back Rob and sending my wishes to Rachel and hope she heals her beautiful soul 💗

[@Completed_It_Mate]

Good to hear she is recovering, glad you’re back making the most informative videos on YT, we love them 🍄☮️

[@AdeptusPsychonautica]

Thanks so much

[@garysides636]

Welcome back Rob 👋 For me it's about having an extra tool to help assist in dealing with life ... people, emotions and events. DMT can overwhelm you but it's so individual from person to person. I'm glad to hear you're over what sounds like a terrible life experience mate ..I wish you all well going forward . G🦉🦉

[@AdeptusPsychonautica]

Thanks Gary. Definitely not my the favourite part of my life, but I do feel that I have learned a lot about myself having gone through it.

[@MrJasonwoodrow]

So good to see you back, and glad to hear that things are mending on the home front. My own experience: I thought that the blue mushies kicked off some awful anxiety and panic attacks a few years back, but now that I've processed what they showed me over a few years I realize that deep anxiety was always with me through childhood and explains a ton about my life and family. The red mushies are now helping to control and mitigate all that now (with guidance from Amanita Dreamer). So your thoughts about them amplifying what is already there is valid. Then comes the working through what they showed us for better self understanding.

[@francescoquadrato]

much love for you and your beloved ones. thank you so much for sharing. yous all lovely human being.

[@cr-nd8qh]

I took an eighth of mushrooms a couple weeks ago. It was literally the best therapy ive ever had. I hadn't tripped in about 25 years. It was terrifying and beautiful at the same time. I learned alot though

[@drulorenowich4884]

I am very new to the channel and community, but still so so happy to hear that Rachel was able to access the support she needs and that she is getting better ❤ best wishes for you and your family.

[@josephprovino1277]

Welcome back Rob… I am glad your fam is back together . i have really enjoyed watching your cast. It was an integral part to my Ayahuasca journey, so very meaningful for me. Many thanks

[@damiensmith8641]

Hey there, i know im a stranger but thanks for sharing your very personal story, i admire your honesty and courage in sharing this. So glad to hear your partner is recovering from this horrible condition. On another note looking forward to your future content, i love your insights and content on these unknown and intriguing subjects on this channel. All the best to you and your family from Australia.

[@AdeptusPsychonautica]

Thanks Damien 🙏

[@christopherlarkin7818]

Sorry to hear mate. I am glad life is turning around for you both. I always appreciate your honesty 💪😎

[@AdeptusPsychonautica]

Thanks Christopher 🙏

[@cesar_zapata]

Wow, this is the most honestly I have ever seen someone share their life ever. This has a profound power to it. Thank you so much for sharing this with the world, and I really hope that blessing may fall into your families life.

[@AdeptusPsychonautica]

Wow, thank you 🙏

[@adempc]

Great video concept. Be careful explorers, you don't always need to go deep, or in at all. Be patient with where you are. Don't ask for extra lessons until you are ready, be happy with small lessons.

[@SashaSisko]

So glad to hear that Rachel is doing better

[@AdeptusPsychonautica]

Thanks Sasha, and yes it would be good to have another chat. There are a few topics on my to do list that I think you might find interesting

[@aidenbowlin6683]

I really love you and your content and I hope you, Rachel, and your children prosper in the brightest and most vibrant way. Beyond what you share with us through psychedelics you are an awesome human and you're everything a person should aspire to be! Much love❤️

[@petrstach3399]

This Video is probably one of the most important and Humanly intimate. I deeply Value and Honor you as a Human for Sharing this Story. Also it is highlighting that Psychedelics are only a Tool , But who is using them , Under what Circumstances and what intentions is another story. I'm Grateful for person like you and My respect. 🙏

[@AdeptusPsychonautica]

Thanks for your compassionate words 🙏

[@niteglow980]

Big ups! Missed you. Glad to hear she’s recovering.

[@maxvanoldeniel6133]

Big respect to you and your partner for pulling trough! Great to see you back

[@Jay_Hendrix]

You're my hero Rob ❤️ I'm so glad I found this community

[@EsotericDave]

I'm so sorry to hear about the difficult times you and your wife have been going through. I have been following this channel for a few months now but I did notice you had not posted anything in quite some time. I was concerned there may be something more serious going on and I appreciate you sharing this. I'm grateful for the content both you and your wife have put together and I am hoping for a continued recovery. I appreciate the work that you're doing here.

[@uf9175]

As usual that's why we love you because you're so transparent without any bias I hope she and the family has a full recovery ❤

[@MarkRoss-v4y]

So pleased to see you back. Sorry to hear Rachel (and you all have) had such a tough time recently. Unimaginably difficult. Really pleased to hear you're through the other side now. You're such a lovely couple, sending love and support. Liked and subscribed ❤

[@Stonemanoverland]

I’m glad to hear Rachel is on the mend Rob. Tough times no doubt, I can only imagine. Best wishes on her recovery!!!

[@koroshiya_1]

God bless you and Rachel. You guys have gone through so much. Sending you a big hug from Australia xx

[@chipc4936]

Oh Rob. I am terribly sorry for what Rachel, you, and your children have endured these many months. I truly hope the worst is, and remains, behind you all. We've missed you here, and it's so good to see you again. Please be well, and give Rachel Steph's and my very best wishes for positive outcomes, strength, and peace always.

[@TheBausOfAll]

Love to see you back! I'm terribly sorry that you - especially Rachel - had to go through this, but I'm very glad that she's well on her path to recovery. Sending you guys lots of strength, resilience and good fortune going forward.

[@sarahbarber8780]

thank you for sharing! im sorry to hear things have been so challenging but i am so happy to hear that Rachel is doing better.

[@psilopsychic]

Aww man, you two seem so genuinely nice, glad to hear things have started looking up again, much love

[@searchingfortruth4783]

All the best, sending prayers for healing x

[@BassistInATutu]

Alan Watts said "This, then, is the human problem: there is a price to be paid for every increase in consciousness. We cannot be more sensitive to pleasure without being more sensitive to pain." And I think this is what you were talking about with people feeling less able to cope after a psychadelic experience. Maybe? I have had to face a lot of PTSD this year after a bad road accident in November. In fact it was more than that, I lost my home of 8 years as I lived in my van which was written off leaving me homeless. I am sure that my experience with psychadelics over the years equiped me with many of the tools I use to cope. It has been hard but I have since been lucky and I am back on the road. But the PTSD is still very real. I think I am quite strong minded though, thanks to the experiences I have had over the years, and a little wiser. Sorry to hear of your year bro. And so very glad to hear that your partner is returning to health. I know the road will be long. But I think the strength it takes to perform a turnarround like that is the strenth that will carry you through! I wish you both love and luck on your journey.

[@eoghanmcgrory]

Thanks for sharing! Very courageous! Hearing about your family’s struggle has helped me in my struggle. Keep it up! Left foot right foot….

[@AdeptusPsychonautica]

Thank you! Will do!

[@philybarras2637]

Nice one Rob good to see you back , sending you and family love and positive vibes ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏

[@ericcopeland2678]

Much love brother. Feel that Love man.

[@macintoshimann9892]

I used DMT very intentionally to try and see what improvements I could make to my chronic pain from a movement disorder. I got so much more than I ever dreamed! The experience really delivered as regards pain and in about a month I was feeling quite different. That’s when I started rebuilding my motor functions and not quite a year later I don’t even think a neurologist would notice I have anything going on!

[@AdeptusPsychonautica]

That's great, and you are not the first person that I have heard from who has experienced a massive reduction in pain from DMT usage. I also had similar improvements in my back pain (I have fractured my spine in several places) and it just seemed to get better after ayahuasca.

[@macintoshimann9892]

@@AdeptusPsychonautica Crazy! I just stumbled into you mentioning your personal experience the other day 😯. You actually do a really great job of sharing this kind of information without it all sounding like nonsensical woo woo lol. Truly, about a year ago I was perusing your videos wondering if this stuff couldn’t be of help. Someone else with the same condition is claiming full recovery and I’m on my way there! Seriously, I’m getting my life back thanks in part to the wisdom I found on channels like yours, Rob thanks for all you do! 😃

[@harrypack635]

Great to see you back mate! Hope to catch up soon. Sending you both a big dose of elf love this morning 💜🍄🌳🐄

[@AdeptusPsychonautica]

Cheers Harry, gratefully received 😀

[@jamesreling]

Thank you for sharing. Sending you and Rachel healing vibes. I’m glad you’re creating great content again!

[@CrashBanz3]

Im a big fan of your work. Thank you for all of your contributions!!!

[@AdeptusPsychonautica]

Much appreciated!

[@newunit18]

So glad to see you back and hear that Rachel is healthy

[@spiritlevelstudios]

Onya Rob. It's a relief to have just a little understanding and empathy regarding dark trips. I mostly don't even bother trying to explain it any more. If people can imagine paying the karmic debt for every past lifetime of your own, and of the entire human species, that starts to come close. As much as I learn about shadow work, I feel like there's huge chunks of missing information. Fear is the mind killer for sure.

[@jburgin68]

Sending Much LOVE🥰

[@Miskatonic-University]

Really happy to see you back Rob, all the best! 🙂👏

[@4D2M0T]

I definitely need a hyperspace drinking vessel, all the best mate stay strong great to see your face

[@AdeptusPsychonautica]

Thanks mate, I appreciate the kind words

[@sokhathorng]

Hope you and family have a wonderful recovery. God bless!

[@panta_rhei.26]

Rob! Good to see you dude.

[@Jack-Yates]

Glad to hear all is going well!

[@LightshifterGame]

this was so well articulated, great job !

[@michellewhite7052]

Thanks man for sharing your story and real talk. All the best to you, your beloved Rachel and kids.

[@AdeptusPsychonautica]

Much appreciated 🙏

[@TonyFed]

Glad to see you again Rob! Have been missing your presence here on YT and wish you and your family the best during this challenging time.

[@louisewilliams9895]

Great to see you back Rob, so pleased things are improving with Rachel, sending you lots of positive vibes your way 😊

[@AdeptusPsychonautica]

Alas things didn't work out in the end and we went our separate ways earlier this year

[@phoenixreborn21]

Great video Glad Rachel is doing better and your creativity is coming back online - In times of severe stress, there is just no space for creativity - it is all about getting through a challenging time... Well put - we gain a competely different perspective how we look at the world, and this can be so liberating. I have come full circle in certain ways, yet way more right hemisphere in a good way, zooming out of certain things that were not beneficial to me...

[@TrejenTV]

Wishing all the best to you and Rachel.

[@nathanwilde2452]

Mate, that was a heart tugger. I'm glad to hear you're over this awful period and I hope the recovery continues for you. I also completely agree with you, I haven't touched any phychedelics for almost a year now for my own completely different yet similar reasons. Personally, when tripping my mind seems to go into a thought loop of whatever it is I cannot resolve and I simply cannot stop the thought from looping and frankly it has been a terrible experience and I think this is where the term "bad trip" comes from. Its never a comfortable experience for me anyway, but during particularly bad times with ongoing issues you can't resolve that are out of your control and you're powerless, I would avoid. However, as you say, they can still be helpful, but you have to be experienced enough to know what you're going to get and be able to go in prepared. If its done right, it can help you to accept the problem and accept that there's nothing you can do and help you to remember you're just a small part of something very big and your problems will come and go. I think experience is key, and that can even come from videos like yours here. So im glad you're back at it, I'm glad things are getting better and look forward to more content! Oh and don't forget your website!!

[@AdeptusPsychonautica]

I know mate, its on my list of things to do so I might be badgering you for some help soon :)

[@silverliningart2183]

Good to have you back ! Sending you love and good vibes 🤗

[@AdeptusPsychonautica]

Thanks mate, hope all is going well with you

[@scootinonthru1]

I just found you this week, my brother and I just started our personal journeys and have been learning so much from you. Thank you such for being you and spreading the knowledge ❤ I'm sorry to hear about your hard times but I'm happy to here you're coming out the other side and all is getting better

[@mucous-membrane]

Really impressive helmsmanship. Kia kaha, brother.

[@ricwebber3951]

appreciate that vid rob, I believe in the power of sharing openly n honestly....you never know who u may be spkin helping n connecting to. so glad to hear Rach is on the up-mend....long journey no doubt. (still plan to do u some t-shirts down the line). love from MCR x

[@indacoruna6483]

Very happy yours are out of this situation and now all is good!! ❤

[@AdeptusPsychonautica]

Thanks mate, me too 😊

[@pcn267]

7 minutes go Rachel I'm proud of you benzos are bad I had that problem too glad to hear you're doing much better and you to Rob back to your video

[@BobWebb1066]

Oh my Rob...Much love to the pair of you

[@janetjacks3406]

Lovely to see you back Rob but so sorry to hear of the difficult challenges you & Rachel faced. I did suspect you were going through it when I saw one of your last videos a while ago which provoked the concern through the months but so heartened to hear you guys have emerged through this dark period and of course wish you both strength and calmness of spirit in this time of recovery.

[@AdeptusPsychonautica]

Thanks Janet, and yes its been brewing under the surface for a while now and we were hoping that things would just work out, but then it just escalated into something crazy and blindsided me. Thanks for your support 🙏

[@m1force]

Best wishes to you and Rachel. Glad to hear it's getting better.

[@MrDavidr94]

Sorry to hear of your troubles, but I’m glad your partner is turning the corner now. Great to see you back with new videos, and thank you for the content you’ve put out over the years. I only recently stumbled upon your channel and have learned a lot in a short time, so thank you. Hope the future is full of happiness and health for your family.

[@AdeptusPsychonautica]

Thanks David, and the same back to you 🙏

[@jaredthaxter486]

Glad she's doing well now and glad you're back. Thanks for what you do. Love to you both

[@AdeptusPsychonautica]

Thanks so much

[@raftemmerman765]

wishing you and your family the very best

[@wicky4473]

Great to see you again, what a rollercoaster you and your family have been on. So glad to hear things are looking up. Anorexia is such a strange illness , I can’t begin to imagine what you’ve all been through. Please pass on our love and best wishes to your partner. On a lighter note, I reckon your recommendation of your friend’s mugs have done the trick, because they are sold out! Will wait for more to be produced! All the best.

[@AdeptusPsychonautica]

Yeah its a strange sickness to get your head around because for most of us eating comes so naturally, so its almost impossible to comprehend why someone would be so averse to it. I got to a point where I just had to accept it was something I would never understand, and just do my best to show compassion for what Rachel was going through. I'm sure Harry will restock the mugs soon 😀

[@wicky4473]

@@AdeptusPsychonautica ❤️

[@entheo302]

Thank you for sharing yours and your family’s journey. Life on life’s terms can be brutal, but it is inspiring to hear about your perspective and growth

[@SubAtomicSquared]

Sending Love and blessings to your beautiful wife Rachel and to your amazing self Rob. 🙏💕💕🙏

[@shanehall98]

Thanks for sharing I love your videos on psychedelics. I am sadden to her about Rachel and it sounds extremely distressing.

[@RaraAvis1138]

I'm so very glad the both of you are safe and well. As always, thank you for being so truthful and straight with us🕉️💜

[@robasiansensation3118]

Sending love to both you beautiful beings.

[@mouse6210]

Nice content, mate. Appreciate your disclosure + thought process.

[@mouse6210]

Subbed ♥️👊

[@KalervoKummallinen]

Thank you Rob again for sharing and caring for your community. You're such an inspiration and with all honesty: your channel gave me the courage to dive into psychedelic world much deeper than I ever expected. And for that I'm forever grateful. Much love to You, Rachel and kids. Take care and you all WILL get through this. And please remember: You are not alone ❤

[@drumSick66]

Deep respect to you going through this together with Rachel! Many blessings to both of you 🙌

[@TheHairlessChimp]

Yeah, you're back. Missed you dude

[@hello_world_0]

Weird, I recently started rewatching some of your old videos and I was thinking why this guy isn't posting anymore... And here you are right on time, posting and explaining everything. I was very glad to hear that she is doing better now, I wish you her the best really.

[@lescroc1073]

I just had a bad news in my personnal life. Thanls for sharing your tought and i liked the part where you said, ''this is a moment where you have to focus.'' i'm agree with this. I also agree when you said, '' past experience give you tools. Thats true for me, even if its hard to take a step back from my current problem, i know that i can see my problem in a larger picture and i know a little bit how to do it thanks to psychedelics, this and how to let go a little bit better. Thanks i talked a lot about me and its only to say thank you you're video is actually helping me right know. My love to you and Rachel.

[@elevation013]

❤all the best, glad to see u again!

[@tonyloxton1965]

Thank you.

[@deralte4527]

Your body language/aura compared to before the break shows you've been through a lot of stress. Thanks for always being sincere with your audiance and good luck with the family.

[@mynde-fuchefoundation2254]

LOVE AND LIGHT TO YOU, RACHEAL AND ROB💚💡

[@Entheo_Wolf]

Glad things are improving

[@kazaakas]

Happy to see you again, Rob. After your previous video I figured that you needed time for your family. I'm sorry to hear that it was so bad, but I'm glad that things are improving for you guys. Hope the trend continues and wishing you all the mental and physical health in the world!

[@BenAnderson-mg4hu]

Psychedelic therapy is just one of those great leaps in the mental health space . It's wonderful and the fact that they serve recreational use and health as well. I can't deny tripping is fun every once in a while.

[@alanwatts5984]

Much love to you and your family See you in Hyperspace

[@AdeptusPsychonautica]

Thanks, and yeah probably quite soon 😀

[@charlesbronson2806]

Good to see you back 🙌

[@AdeptusPsychonautica]

Its good to be back 🙂

[@Steeplehammer1]

Sending lots of love to you and Rachel x

[@JTK639]

Hi Rob. This is my first time on your channel. I've only tried Salvia divinorum once last year.I was totally unprepared.Glad to see your doing well. I'm looking forward to seeing your videos. Oh man,you've been through stuff I couldn't imagine. Wish you and your wife all the best🙏💎💎💎💎💎💎💎

[@AdeptusPsychonautica]

Thanks and welcome!

[@stancooper5436]

Welcome back, Rob. I'm glad the worst of it has finally blown over. Out of interest, was there any event that you could point to that triggered Rachel's relapse or did it just seemingly come out of nowhere?

[@AdeptusPsychonautica]

We think there was a key moment which kicked things off. Its actually been brewing for a couple of years now, and what I describe here was really just us becoming fully aware of it. We will probably talk about it in more detail in a future video.

[@stancooper5436]

@@AdeptusPsychonautica Thanks Rob. Obviously the details are none of my business, but if you're glad to share I'm certainly interested to hear. All the best mate, and please pass my well wishes on to Rachel. Lee

[@sneferuzefayawachuma]

Indeed. From my/our experience I will add my opinion about psychedelics during crisis… no, not without an experienced shaman and a lot of intensive integration support. I would love to talk about the profound experience I had with A.Musc. mushrooms last year and how this now previous experience is a year later serving as a box of tools for me, to integrate not just its own experience but also all those of the last five years since the episode started; and of course the illness itself, which had been present along 30 years. The downside was that the aexperience with the mushrooms was so intense that it surpassed my ability to cope with such profound psychedelic experiencess that it could have been the ultimate catalyst to the downward spiral . I’ve yet still lots to work on curating my content from the events, but in the meantime here is a small taster! (Most of these are/will be private btw) vm.tiktok.com/ZGJ7SYrKd/

[@POLARIZEDmusic]

Glad you are back! And very well said!