Psilocybin, Australian re scheduling

Re-scheduling of psilocybin and MDMA
www.tga.gov.au/resources/publ...
On 3 February 2023, TGA
Permit prescribing of MDMA for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression (TRD)
Psychiatrists who are specifically authorised under the TGA’s Authorised Prescriber scheme,
effective from 1 July 2023.
Legal psilocybin prescriptions in Canada
(January 2022)
www.drugscience.org.uk/canadi...
The SAP allows healthcare practitioners to request limited access to drugs that are not authorized for sale in Canada.
www.psychiatrist.com/jcp/depr...
Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) is common
Responsible for much of the burden of major depressive disorder worldwide.
Rapid and sustained symptom reduction following psilocybin treatment for anxiety and depression in patients with life-threatening cancer: a randomized controlled trial
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1...
Clinically significant anxiety and depression
Common in patients with cancer
Associated with poor psychiatric and medical outcomes
Double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Intervention
Single-dose psilocybin (0.3 mg/kg),
70 Kg = 21mg
in conjunction with psychotherapy.
Assessed at 7 weeks
Psilocybin produced immediate, substantial, and sustained improvements in anxiety and depression,
and led to decreases in cancer-related demoralization and hopelessness,
improved spiritual wellbeing,
and increased quality of life.
At the 6.5-month follow-up
Psilocybin was associated with enduring anxiolytic and anti-depressant effects,
60-80% of participants continued with clinically significant reductions in depression or anxiety,
sustained benefits in existential distress and quality of life,
as well as improved attitudes towards death.
The psilocybin-induced mystical experience mediated the therapeutic effect of psilocybin on anxiety and depression.
Trial Registration: ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00957359
Change to classification of psilocybin and MDMA to enable prescribing by authorised psychiatrists
www.tga.gov.au/news/media-rel...
Medicines containing the psychedelic substances psilocybin,
and MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine)
Only conditions, currently sufficient evidence
For potential benefits in certain patients,
MDMA for treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder
Psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression
Acknowledges the current lack of options for patients with specific treatment-resistant mental illnesses
www.tga.gov.au/sites/default/...
Patients may be vulnerable during psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy,
requiring controls to protect these patients.
There are currently no approved products containing psilocybin or MDMA that the TGA has evaluated for quality, safety and efficacy.
However, this amendment will allow authorised psychiatrists to access and legally supply a specified ’unapproved’ medicine containing these substances to patients under their care for these specific uses.

[@MrSabrecat]

During the 80's my dad suffered from depression, although it was hushed up to a greater extent. He used to go for treatments in Blackpool periodically. I didn't really understand what was going on with him at the time but knew he wasn't well. One day he was sent for a weeks sustained treatment, at a facility in Wesham hospital. To say they locked him up in a loony bin was an understatement. 😢 I don't know what treatment he received but the noise in the ward was unbearable, (it was more like a military barracks than a hospital, with twenty beds in one room, inmates of every spectrum you can imagine) if you weren't crazy going in, you sure would be by the time you left. I found it incredibly disturbing going to visit my dad, and looking back I can only imagine what that experience did to him. He came home on the Friday afternoon and we were all very happy to have him back, but even I, a selfish teenager could see he was worse than before. He had become really frail, he struggled to get up out of his arm chair, he refused my help, still the proud airman. Clearly, he could see no hope, as he hung himself on Monday while we were at work and school. 😢 To say the medical system failed him, would be a fair assessment I think. I sincerely hope that Big Pharma isn't allowed to block or interfere with brilliant innovations like these, then perhaps we can truly help people like my dad. RIP Alan Stewart.

[@McKenzie.28]

I’m so sorry for your loss

[@breccamerie1]

I am very sorry for your loss and that you and your family (and your dad!) had to go through that. My father in law with treated with shock treatment. We had no improvement from it. I think it's completely archaic....like blood letting. He committed suicide when he stopped eating and drinking. We watched him waste away for 2 weeks before his body finally shut down. It was horrific.

[@LaBella940]

My sympathies, and thank you for sharing your story.

[@lagunafishing]

Nature provides all needed medicine, unlike big pharma who are only interested in keeping people suffering for profit.

[@theonewhoknows62]

I am a behavioral health nurse and I am sorry to hear stories such as these. We have indeed come so far, but there is a ways to go, and we should never stop learning and trialing.

[@robertadowns217]

Some good news for Easter, Dr Campbell... Switzerland has stopped the vaccines!! Hope all your viewers and your family have a great Easter time...

[@MrLeadb1]

Not only stopped them....but have said they are dangerous and any doctors who continue to administer them will face increased liabiltiy.

[@margaretsmith8999]

Have you got a link for that?

[@fredrikhornsen6826]

Link?

[@Simone-tz9lo]

Could you please post a link? I haven’t heard of any news.

[@we.r.1]

​@Margaret Smith Switzerland stopped it for all ages any Dr giving it will be held responsible for any damage ..

[@matthewmiller7376]

If not for DMT, LSD and mushrooms I would have died in my early 20s from suicide. These tools showed me all the ares in my life that needed work and all of the trauma I was carrying and has helped me process some very heavy stuff. It also has reduced my fear of death and shown me beauty and acceptance I didn't know possible. This is yet another powerful step in the right direction.

[@Toca_waffle843]

That's one of the counterintuitive aspects of these medications, they put you at peace with the idea of our eventual death, but make life worth living and enable living well. The best bit is you don't have to keep taking them for their continued benefits - that must really stick in the throats of the pharmaceutical share-holders, poor things. Maybe they will find a treatment for chronic greed syndrome sometime soon.

[@robbiebonham]

Lack of perspective can be a real killer. I found mushrooms can let you see a bigger picture, reconnect you to the way of things, as it were. Younger people can drive themselves to suicide with guilt, usually guilt at something their older selves might even find laughable. A proper mushroom experience let's you talk to that older, wiser self. We all have fears to overcome, and you might not be as dark as you think.

[@richardk5246]

@@Toca_waffle843 Chronic greed syndrome. I love it. A perfect description of our modern life and big business.

[@bigbasil1908]

Whatever gets you through the night. Psychedelics are not for everyone and some people react very badly to them, but they can be a great thing for people who have the right mindset. I've picked mushies since I was 17 when I first found them. I picked some the autumn before last. I rarely take them nowadays but I dare say I will have times when I take them. I'm the sort of person who can guide others safely through trips whilst being on them myself, but I am like the sober eyes as I can operate perfectly normally on them. I know what to look out for in others when they are on them, and know the right words to use to calm them and guide their trip to keep them feeling good, safe and comfortable.

[@martin_voxmartin]

Only one time I had to connect strongly and bend the energy he was in to a save haven. He was 18 I think and out of the blue he said that he saw the matrix. He saw himself as part of a slave system in a matrix. I knew exactly what he ment. But isn’t strange that often this revaluation is a shared one by many

[@schrodingerscat1863]

I had a bout of depression and anxiety about 20 years ago and a good friend of mine suggested mushrooms, he had used them previously to control depression using low doses, illegally of course, and after a bit of discussion about it I decided to give it a go. To say that the results were miraculous is an understatement. Literally from my first time taking them the depression lifted and each time I felt it beginning to return another small dose sorted it out immediately. Only needed 3 more doses and I haven't suffered since. Unlike other drugs the depression doesn't return as soon as the drug wears off it seems to almost act like a reset for mood.

[@johnsmithers8913]

It's one of the few things in medicine that the layman would intuitively understand how it would works. Depression seems to feed on itself. It appears to be a psychological rut. It makes sense that any drug that breaks the user out of that rut by expanding their consciousness or simply diverting him from focusing on the darkness would have some benefit.

[@Toca_waffle843]

it was approximately 17years ago that unprocessed M. Mushrooms became illegal in the UK, prior to that they were not classified unless dried or otherwise processed.

[@bigbasil1908]

Mushies are an ego suppressant, and a consciousness expander. You could probably take a teaspoon of turmeric with a couple of twists of freshly ground black pepper (which acts as a mono amine oxidase inhibitor) a half hour before having the low dose of mushies (I'm not sure what sort of dose microdosing them is as I have only ever taken larger amounts of mushies to trip on them, but I would probably take maybe 10 dried mushrooms for my idea of a microdose). Taking the turmeric and pepper beforehand will increase the effects of the mushrooms whilst having a very calming effect if you are gently tripping on them. Also just turmeric and black pepper on its own without mushies can give a mild cerebral buzz and is very good for you. Turmeric and black pepper taken with a very low tripping dose of mushrooms can give you a trip that is like a much more substantial dose with more colours and patterns etc, but without the paranoia that may come with taking mushies on their own as you are coming up on them (The turmeric and black pepper (or a couple of grams of syrian rue which contains harmaline mono amine oxidase inhibitor) brings a very comforting feeling to the trip).

[@bigbasil1908]

@@Toca_waffle843 Yeah I never got that law about drying or processing them, as I have had great trips eating a handfuls of them fresh whilst picking them on a hill slope opposite mount snowdon in north wales lol. People selling fresh magic mushrooms in head shops and places like camden market caused the law to be changed in 2005. If those greedy fools had just been a bit more discreet the law never would have been changed,

[@DaddyPsyMonn]

​@Big Basil I've find this very interesting, "turmeric and shrooms". In my 20s psilocybin was a big part of my life, especially in late September and October, when mushroom was in season, we hit the fields every second day or so, the golden Rule was not to pick the field dry, to prevent destroying those productive golden area's. We lived on a Danish island, famous for producing more potent Liberty Caps, I don't know if that really was true, but price wise, surely they were much more potent;). We used to make tea out of them, when done right, you had a really good and long experience, so the combination with turmeric and pepper, would have been interesting to try. I have a shot of turmeric everyday. The micro dosing thing, you need to know what mushroom you've got, these buggers from here "Liberty Caps" 10 wouldn't be micro dose I think. I remember us just eating 4 or 5 shrooms straight from the field (don't do that) and we had the visuals and a good time:)

[@robjones2852]

I can't imagine why any big Pharma company would be interested in curing either anxiety or depression--based on our experience of the last few years.

[@stevecarr1992]

🎯

[@MrSabrecat]

Absolutely agree. Big Pharma is an evil Witch Doctor.

[@owenbruce4120]

Depression is also linked to the use of drugs, fundamental health routines are far more beneficial

[@jhubbard7256]

No doubt it would help a small number of people. generally this routine is used to normalize a recreational drug…then a law is passed to legalize it, then you deal with the consequences in your communities as well as at a national level…

[@owenbruce4120]

@@jhubbard7256 who pushed the legislation, the big guys with the syphon, and the beneficiaries are ?? Societal WEFbeing 😉

[@OnceTheyNamedMeiWasnt]

Dr Campbell is intelligent, wise, kind, thoughtful, open-minded, humble, strong, honorable and brave. All the things that a great doctor should be!

[@TransitionedToAShark]

Wise. No. Open minded absolutely no. Honorable no. Brave yeah.

[@malufalcon5704]

Que notícia incrível ‼️🇧🇷 Falo de São Paulo/Brasil, você podia compartilhar a notícia ( link)? Não falo inglês mas posso traduzir..grata

[@srh1957]

Except - he is a PhD. Not an MD.

[@dannytanner3014]

Just a grifter.

[@camcorp]

Worst comment ever. He pushed the jabs

[@tinahorton8475]

I recently took 2gs of shrooms for PTSD. I had researched for months. I Set my room, music and my intent to healing. Wow…….all my whole life trauma just melted away and I was filled with love. The Most profound experience I’ve ever had and changed my life. Feels very natural and it,s like your body recognised it and missed it. I felt every neurone in my brain! There is something very mystical with them…….

[@adamjohnson286]

Mystical indeed! It's authentic spiritual connection delivered straight from our creator! Congrats to you! I've been blessed to have had a lot of access to psychedelics, and they've dramatically changed my life for the better.

[@paivi1446]

Thats how heroin addicts describe it. And other substance users. That is the reason so many young kid suffers depression and skitsofrenia, because they used drugs. Mdma didnt help them, its quite the opposite. Cannabis was the beginning of it all, they messed up their still developing brains with drugs and ended up comitting a suicide. I do not think, this is a solution for a problem.

[@schrodingerscat1863]

Know exactly what you mean, it's like a reset switch for your emotions. Unlike prescribed drugs that just numb the pain, shroom seem to allow you to see all the problems differently and deal with them. It's like being able to separate yourself from it all and get some perspective.

[@tinahorton8475]

@@adamjohnson286 Absolutely…… It was like going home. I played, Moby, My Heart and the smile has still not left my face!

[@tinahorton8475]

@@schrodingerscat1863 It felt like absolute born again reset. No trauma, just love! Changes your whole perspective on life…. Biggest message was….. “ It doesn’t really matter”

[@R1chbloke8]

Agreed, Dr Campbell. I've lived with intermittent depression for over 20 years, and I've investigated this arena with interest. An alcohol-related family malaise was lifted as a result of psilocybin, and I continue to take lion's mane to encourage neurogenesis in support of. I'm encouraged to hear you talk about this!

[@joseph1845]

Eckhart Tolle helped with my depression, even if it was just temporarily at the time

[@decathlete2000]

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[@decathlete2000]

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[@decathlete2000]

Where do breediots get the right to impose unnecessary risk, suffering and death, without consent? This question is a “check mate” for every breeding dipshit. Because they must expose themselves to be sadomasochists in order to honestly answer any part of it. Ability doesn’t equal right. Life isn’t necessary. And consent matters. Breeders have no rational or ethical/moral response to any of this. Pro life = pro suffering. It’s all or nothing. The only thing a parent can guarantee their child, is that they’ll suffer and die, pointlessly. If one considers themselves empathetic, it is this fact alone that they must refuse to recognize because they subconsciously know it completely destroys any feelings of entitlement towards procreation.

[@kimlarso]

Says 6 replies but can only see one reply?!

[@The_mind_of_Mitch]

Australian here. My own personal experience with psychedelics has been rather positive. Through micro dosing for a small stage in my life and also purely for the 'experience'. I never had "hallucinations' per say, sure things would distort at times but for me it was more the feeling, throughout my body, looking inwards for lack of a better way of saying it. I was also reading Eckart Tolle's book 'the power of now' at the time which radically changed my mindset. I don't overthink. I can't remember the last time that I had constant, perpetual repetition of words inside my head unless it was a song and that's rare. It was a scary concept at first but I am very glad to have found this "frame of mind" for again lack of a better way to say it.

[@katielee4892]

As someone who used to suffer from multiple anxiety disorders and depression I can tell you with 100% certainty that more time spent on yourself (my time, mindfulness, etc) none of it works. What actually makes you happy, in this world, is helping "other" people and not yourself.

[@spenserclarke5956]

It can become a distraction, as well as a very genuine experience to use ones own 'negative' life experiences to aid others.

[@TheMASDrummer]

You must be female

[@alli3219]

Guess that's what is summed up in "Love thy neighbour as thyself..." It's a profound spiritual truth. Blessings, Allison 👩🏻‍🦰🏳️‍⚧️⚧️♀️🌈🏝️🐟✝️🙏

[@alli3219]

Thank you for posting, Katie! ❤😊

[@david_davidson]

It's been known since the 70s that in 92% of cases where a "clinical depression" diagnosis has been made, that there is a significant magnesium deficiency in the body. As someone who HAD suffered from periodic bouts of depression up until I discovered this fact (& have not suffered a single day from it since), I can attest that adding magnesium to your daily vitamin regiment can do wonders for your mental health.

[@damiorodeoruu9600]

Microdosing psilocybin works wonders for myself. I grow myself and dose myself, completely life changing results 🙌🏼

[@donarmstrong5804]

what kind did u grow?

[@kerryharrison3806]

My Grandmother was repeatedly tortured with electrical devices by people employed in a state run detention centre. None of this happened in a third world prison, it happened in the 60’s and 70’s in an NHS hospital in Newcastle Upon Tyne in the North East of England. My grandmother died of a heart attack in her early 60’s. Apparently health care professionals now recognise the potential damage etc does to the heart. Well done them, aren’t they so clever. Unfortunately it’s much too late to be of help to my Grandmother.

[@alananderson5202]

Kirsten Staff who commented below is right on. Flush most pharma and the world will improve. Carnivore and Keto diets have done wonders for so many people suffering from mental illness and behavioural disorders that they can’t be ignored. Nutrition is the answer for almost every disease.

[@whydoyoucare27]

You are on the right track!!!

[@ms-jl6dl]

"Carnivore" and "keto" are two biggest scientific excrements right up there with "gluten intolerance" and "climate change".

[@alli3219]

Our heavenly Father has given us so much, even medical cannabis (hemp) which used to be part of our diet (seeds, oil, flowers, fibre, clothing, etc.) which we have been barred from accessing for evil profit's sake... Love, Ally 👩🏻‍🦰🏳️‍⚧️💓✝️🐟💟🙏

[@alli3219]

Nutrition is key 🗝️... Cut the deadly sugar out, it's pure poison! 😮

[@adrianmasters250]

No, it really isn't, it's a tool to help with coping but it does not heal a severe past trauma by changing your diet... and I don't know why anyone would think that it could. I'm not recommending using drugs to cure all mental health issues, but I find the diet as the only solution argument to be extremely naive.

[@trobertw]

So my MDMA anecdote: I was an anxty and anxious teen at a party, and tried a tablet one night with friends. It removed (temporarily of course) every negative thought and emotion I had. I had no negative self-consciousness, no embarrassment, I felt proud of myself and completely at peace. In all the best possible ways. But by lifting off these feelings of depression and anxiety (and teenage hormones no doubt), it really showed me some personal issues I had to work on. I didn't realize how much self doubt I was carrying daily until I tried MDMA. Now the next day was terrible. Never been drained of energy like that. Felt terrible. Also consumed alcohol that night afterwards as well of course. Anyways, only tried it once, but I did learn a lot about myself. Not saying it is for everyone by any means. Not recommending people try it right away. But that's what my experience was Edit: WARNING: it was largely a positive experience, but one extremely important thing to be cautious about, was how trusting and agreeable the drug made me feel towards other people. That's one thing I'd recommend extreme caution with. If you must try it, be around trusted friends.

[@jamesfielden4935]

Great! now lay off the ethanol which is a strong poison to the body and integrate psilocybin. Best thing most people can ever do.

[@Toca_waffle843]

Imagine how that would have worked if you had spent the trip with a trusted counsellor in a stress free environment and then met up with them afterwards to help you assimilate and understand the experience?

[@GoodVibesOnly1914]

I always figure ever time i do it that the next 3 days will be off, but its always worth it. What most close minded people think is all drugs are just bad, but certain drugs can open up new pathways, mindsets, and remind you of emotions you didn't know you had. When used responsibly to expand the mind, connect with friends and nature, mdma and psychedelics can be extremely useful, fun, and safe

[@mwilson7842]

And don't mix with alcohol or any other drug, btw.

[@ldi007]

The alcohol isn't recommended. Smoke hash for an enjoyable next day.

[@rustynails68]

I have suffered paralyzing depression for 20 years plus 10 years of gradually recovery. In the 80’s depression was a character flaw. This is very encouraging.

[@lucyh5727]

Thank you for doing this video and bringing awareness to the healing power of psilocybin. I had a really bad patch of mental health from 2019 onwards and was fortunate enough to be able to do a macro dose of psilocybin. It changed my life for the better and that's no understatement. My PTSD no longer rules my life. I hope others get to experience this one day.

[@candacemommie9957]

Happy Resurrection Sunday Dr. Campbell & Mrs. Campbell. You are correct about there is always hope, & that’s what this day is about. 🙏🏻for those who feel they are w/o hope.

[@benwrong6855]

After 5 years of the deepest depression, such a deep rut I'd couldn't get my head above water. I took lsd and suddenly became aware how beautiful the world and human beings are, over the last two years I have spent my time connecting with nature and taking psychedelics once every two months or so. I don't think I could have got better without it, or without years of positive experiences. It completely reset my expectations and also helped me realise what I need to be happy and how the goals I was chasing and also what society calls success were not gonna make me happy. Music, art and nature are all I need to be content.... p.s. there are no bad trips, it may seem so when the experience is happening but it's those experiences that bring the biggest change and often it's caused because people are so far away from who they are meant to be or are living against what is true to them.

[@HDvids101]

So do you think you can go without ? as that is the best way without yet retaining peace .

[@szkoclaw]

There are bad trips and they can crush people. Stop spreading bullshit.

[@diane5522]

Where do you get it from? I can’t find any anywhere?

[@PS-wi6qv]

You don't have to use it for a trip.😘 Microdosing psylocobine is very efficient to connect with yourself, other poeple and nature.

[@benwrong6855]

Been 5 months since last time as have had stuff to do

[@johnmcclain3887]

I had some experience with psychedelics in the seventies, and found them eye-opening, educational. I've been waiting for a long time for this to come to be. I've dealt with many people who had problems, in and out of the Military and this has been a long time coming. I hope it opens new doors for those who need treatment and never could get what was needed.

[@myclearspiral3687]

It facilitates mental clarity by eliminating emotional noise / baggage. So, it makes sense that the imminent fear of death due to terminal disease would be somewhat mitigated by this medication. If assisted by a medical professional to guide one through the thought process, I see this as revolutionary. Let us stop holding a painful, slow death watch as a badge of honor and usher in this approach to allow for a death with dignity. And, thank you Dr. Campbell, for having the courage and sense to discuss this topic. Long overdue...

[@astrovarius543]

There is no dignity in self termination. That is a VERY STEEP slippery slope and I encourage you to look up what they're proposing in Canada if you don't believe it is.

[@myclearspiral3687]

@@astrovarius543 Every system is subject to being gamed - especially so in this time of global insanity. The first mistake is looking to government to be one's shepherd. On an individual level, a slow painful death is cruel - the pharmaceuticals currently on offer are not reliable and may further one's existential crisis at the end - I've witnessed it first hand and it still haunts me. We all die, and allowing any overlord to dictate the restrictions on how one shuffles off of this mortal coil, is clearly immoral.

[@linmal2242]

@@astrovarius543 There may be no dignity in 'self-termination' for some, but for others there is just relief ; relief from the anxiety, relief from pain, relief from the false hope of improvement. I hope you never get a terminal illness then but if you do you will be there at that decision too !

[@tubafireguyy]

Blessings on you and your family, Dr. John

[@GabiTantw]

Happy Easter Doctor.Campbell, know it or not, you are certainly one of God's favorites. Thank you for being there for your fellow man and standing up for what's right.

[@DUB-sential]

Yes god's favourites encouraging the use of a experiment that subsequently killed untold amounts of people - yes god is making his angel wings now. God you people look back and use your head.

[@suerose54]

Very grateful for your video. I’ve suffered from anxiety and depression to varying degrees since aged 7 (now 68) and it has dominated my life. I so hope I get the chance to safely try this treatment path before much more time goes by. It is high time we had more effective treatments that don’t leave damage in their wake.

[@suerose54]

@Ben Josh but I'm still liable to prosecution if I use their service. And I'd rather do it legally with a mentor who knows what they are doing. Hopefully that will soon be possible.

[@shaungardner311]

It used to be perfectly legal to buy'magic mushrooms' here in the UK up until about 15 years ago when the government changed the law.

[@susanjenkins3609]

I'm 73 with lifelong complex PTSD started age 3. I keep waiting for legal avenues. It's hard.

[@robertl.arbogast8189]

I so appreciate your having been trained as a psychiatric nurse. This makes your thoughts on this very very valuable.

[@underdogunchained]

Another psilocybin video! Fantastic to see the great doctor continue to present content about this subject.

[@GingerPeacenik]

Microdosing ‘shrooms and LSD really helped me with relieving repetitive negative thoughts. Should have been legal decades ago!

[@mrtee3988]

No.

[@pdkrace]

I know of two people who micro dose. No more voices

[@bubbleman2002]

@@mrtee3988 A very compelling point. I can expect you to change the opinions of many with such robust argumentative skills like that!

[@RideBikes_Walkplaces]

it can also really fuck you up. tread carefully especially if you are haviing a hard time.

[@wyrdscynce]

@@pdkrace made my inner voice stronger, like , i debate with myself now.

[@karenphillips2092]

My mum had the electro 'therapy' back in the 70's, she had a breakdown which today would have been noted as post natal depression after her 3rd child. She can't remember certain parts of her life, memories before the treatment which to this day upsets her & she's now in her 80's. 😢

[@karenphillips2092]

@@leavingayeye5198 my dad followed the Dr's advice to have her committed but when he saw the state she was in after a couple of visits he took her out, I was told this as I was under 10 yrs but he had to argue with the Dr's there to get her out.

[@thomascook6364]

I’m 53 years old,12 years ago I had to go to rehab for alcoholism which was 100 percent successful.But I’ve always had anxiety. Xmas eve just gone I had my first ecstasy experience with a very caring and experienced friend.Obviously it wasn’t clinical and would be considered a relapse.But strangely I’ve had my best year so far? I feel calmer,happier and more positive! I believe the chemical isn’t addictive but the feelings of that night are. I have no regrets x

[@sarashepard7504]

Be careful Thomas. You are delving into dangerous territory as an addict.

[@annabelrichardson2970]

Sober since 4.11.2008. 14+ years clean. I've dallied with the idea of taking shrooms again as I never had ptsd nor serious depressive disorder before coming off the booze and weed. Now I'm a jabbering, highly medicated BigPharma junkie. 😢 Sad but true. I'm wondering whether I should have a relapse and to hell with clean time? I've proven myself and my ability to kick addictions bottom my daughter says. I've recently been prescribed Tramadol for a life changing incident and feel I would rather take oral 'weed' tablets or gummies to relieve the pain. Your thoughts would greatly interest me if you don't mind sharing them please. Thank you for reading my post.

[@channelnumber52]

@@annabelrichardson2970 Some people in recovery like yourself would not consider a shroom trip to be a relapse. They are a plant based medicine. Everyone has their own journey. Personally, I believe that mushrooms are 100% a medicine and should not count as a relapse. Do your own research and make your own decision though.

[@sarpsays]

@@annabelrichardson2970 This is just a personal opinion but you should definitely do your own research on it as well. Tramadol is likely way worse than weed gummies to relieve pain. Tramadol is an opioid narcotic (along with some other effects too). It is definitely way more of a hard drug than weed gummies, even if prescribed. Using that tramadol consistently also will make you severely physically dependent and have withdrawals due to being an opioid.

[@user-qp6lj6gu7s]

@@channelnumber52 I have no opinion on if the person should try mushrooms or not, but your reasoning is horrible. Firstly, cigarettes are plant based, does that make them good? There are plenty of plant based things that are bad for us. Secondly, "medicine" does not mean no side effects and no addiction or other issues, opium is a medicine and also plant based.

[@masteronionnorth2341]

As someone that's struggled with depression and anxiety since childhood, this was a very interesting video. Nice to have break from the relentless covid/vaccines discussion these days... Thanks, Dr Campbell... 👍

[@Axiomatic75]

I would really recommend you to try magic mushrooms, they have helped so many people I know, including myself. I've led many psilocybin retreats, always with great success. If you want to try them on your own I'd recommend reading "The Psychedelic Explorer's Guide" by Dr. James Fadiman first, it will provide all the Information you need. Best of luck to you!

[@stevetheaxe]

Great video yet again Dr John. Like many im so grateful for your work. An 11 year old girl took herself out in my town last week. Apparently she had a wonderful night with her family, everyone went to bed and she put her best dress on, swallowed a heap of pills, lay on her bed and went to sleep for the very last time. Absolutely tragic. Hopelessness is at epidemic levels in Western society right now.

[@McKenzie.28]

So sad

[@theonewhoknows62]

It is this political atmosphere. Our so called leaders are big downers. No signals or communication of love and hope.

[@joanflemmingkendrick1107]

😢😢😢😢😢

[@vickized6297]

Omg, that is tragic, i have an 11yr old girl, and hearing that is unfathomable 😢

[@allanmeierjensen4925]

Who teach them that?...sad..to hear Sir sadly all over the west Wold as you say...lest help the kids ..do sad

[@MrPaweee]

A few years ago, my son was diagnosed with an incurable brain tumor. Psychedelics had a significant impact on my ability to cope with the situation. Darkest moments i didint believe i could be ever happy again, i was wrong. Today I am grateful what my son's short life has taught me and ä how it has changed my life.

[@DDRMR]

Sending love, hugs and support your way

[@tashchanner5329]

I was told of a recent story of a man suffering from terrible depression for years. He started taking a very mild dose of Medical Mushrooms and it changed the quality of his life. He went from barely coping to functioning each day and being more available to his family. Such a wonderful change of life for this person. I really think there's a place for this type of remedy.

[@pebblecritter]

Thank you for this Dr. Campbell. I work in this field, for a company based in London and we're just starting our Ph3 trials. The results are incredible and the potential of this medication for many different hard-to-treat disorders is being researched. It's absolutely fascinating work and I'm thrilled that there is so much research going on in London - a lot of very, very hard work by dedicated researchers, therapists and people who genuinely care. xx

[@simonshee5155]

That's very interesting. Could you share a link so I could learn more?

[@ange1098]

You must be crap at your job then Ema

[@PIPESANDSTRINGS]

Good stuff psilocybin had huge benefits same as ahuasca (can't spell natural DMT) , Same as canabis been demonised in uk all my life.

[@outback7092]

Don't trust a single one of them.

[@miheadhurts]

​@@CraigHollowell ayahuasca can be incredibly beneficial. It was the most profound experience in my life by far. There are lots of psychoactive plant medicines that can help people with their mental health. People need to look into these substances and take care of their own well-being. Dont just trust your GP.

[@LeilaniG808]

Keep digging doc. I've been micro-dosing for 2 years. It's NOT a psychedelic experience. It's a retraining of the brain and thought process. It reroutes the thoughts from panic to the ability to reason your way to sanity.

[@LuCkiiEsZz]

well, its reprogramming the mind by entering altered states of counciousness, soo. basically its healthy to loose yourself sometimes in your life.. and let go

[@GingerPeacenik]

Exactly! That was my experience too.

[@breccamerie1]

@@LuCkiiEsZz Actually, it disrupts neural pathways allowing for new pathways to emerge. So yes, it can literally 'retrain' your brain and that is why it can be used to aid with PTSD which is caused by certain pathways in the brain firing and giving negative responses under certain stimuli or 'triggers'.

[@CKarmorr]

@@LuCkiiEsZz I agree, though you don't so much "lose" yourself but rather find your actual self after the conditioned idea of the false self is eradicated. Losing yourself is what causes the suffering in the first place and the more you lose yourself (obsess over the false ego), the greater that suffering becomes. We are all one!

[@chalinofalcone871]

@@LuCkiiEsZz "I am not Timothy Larry most of the time. I use the Timothy Larry identity to move throughout space and time to accomplish my mission and my survival. We are not cars; we use cars. We can step out of cars. You can step out of your historical role and move into any other role." [Politics of PsychoPharmacology, Timothy Leary, 2002, Ch. 17: The Escape Trial

[@mightylove5641]

The hallucinations from psychedelics was a massive part of ending my depression. The world can be seen as far more beautiful than we see around us, DMT was my cure, it made me see immediately how selfish I was being

[@adamjohnson286]

mighty love, congratulations. They're humbling, especially DMT, that's for sure.

[@qman1434]

I am a man who, born in 1960, knows a bit about psychedelics. My kid sufferers from dep/anx. I had heard this story so I bought some shrooms and became a test subject. Amazing! Just a tiny amount and I felt terrific! I don't suffer from these maladies but my physical is hurting. As the doc said, it does a lot of good stuff!

[@bobjames6622]

Come on, folks, if this is starting to be sanctioned by government then ask yourself.....WHY? Who benefits? Follow the money. Does anybody who has woken up over the last three years STILL think that big government/big pharma has your interests at heart? Do me a favour!

[@stealthwarrior5768]

Agree

[@McKenzie.28]

Wake up Jesuits at play to the pop read history

[@Vingul]

I've experienced immense benefits from psilocybin yet I agree, psychedelics have been used (and attempted to be used) for mischief for decades. Not that there's necessarily much money in it, you can easily pick your own out in nature.

[@stephangauthier911]

Psilocybin got me out of PTSD and changed my view on life and death. Makes my lomg covid/jab injuries more bearable.

[@marelizemeier]

My dad has depression when I was a kid. He got depressed and then drank a lot and we had to endure his depression and booze as he beat us. My brother and I. Drove my mom nuts. He didn’t go to work and often hid under my bed. I hadn’t started school yet so seen him found and mom went mad. He was seeing a dr in Cape Town and it really wasn’t working. Options for folks were slim and you suffered alone due to stigma. He ended his life in the end. He had my brother and I sleep with him in the lounge as if we were camping. Early morning he left and we never seen him again. Took me until 2 years ago to find out he jumped off the bridge at the train station. We knew he sustained injuries there but was pronounced brain dead in hospital and life support ended. But suicide I found out only recent. So it was like reliving his death when I was a kid. And it just so happens as 10 years ago I was called with anxiety. Then bipolar. Now adhd. It’s not easy. My marriage is hanging in the balance due to my suffering. No violence. But I have been verbally abusive. So now I am on meds and doing well but only have God to help our marriage as I am already separated and so I know your pain. God bless you

[@sampal5352]

It is so hard to live with that legacy and the suffering and stigma you describe. Sometimes the people who love you best just don’t or in some cases won’t understand…I’ve had this painful reality, but where there is a Will there is a way to rebuild. Sending Warm vibes to you at all ages.

[@user-qp6lj6gu7s]

It sounds like you might have CPTSD, check out the work by Pete Walker, he identifies 4 main types of reaction to the repeated trauma and how to handle flashbacks.

[@linmal2242]

May I suggest you start, slowly, and eventually an intensive program of exercise including Weight Lifting, Running, and good diet. Please try it, your body may correct itself. Start with the Gym and walking !

[@marelizemeier]

@@linmal2242 thanks for that x

[@DexiPawnz]

People here take shrooms, DMT, LSD, weed, drugs to glimpse into the realer reality, the one that sits above our mental worries and the demons that drag us down and destroy our lives. We are all free to try out remedies for our pains, so power to them. But my dear, PLEASE keep holding on to God. He, the One God, Father, Son, Holy Spirit is what we're all looking for. It's HIS immense, absolute, infinite love for us that people yearn and sometimes embrace when being on drugs. You know this, you know it's not the drugs, it's Him. Take care of your body, as you must, it's very important. Exercise, eat well, sleep. Take care of your mind, be present, read good stuff, enjoy music & movies. But if you want to ail your soul, if you already know Him, if you already know that you have His help in your marriage, make use of that knowledge. Ask Him for help. Continuously. And take comfort in knowning that no matter what you go through, He loves you as you can't even imagine love.

[@markanderson1974]

Sounds incredibly promising. As an ex mental health nurse and CBT practitioner considering returning to practice, its about time these substances were recognized for their positive therapeutic impact. Bravo.

[@dallasjansen2226]

The problem with depression is that many sufferers have met judgemental people and not been met with compassion and they are too afraid to get help.

[@chalinofalcone871]

"The rich man, not to make any invidious comparisons, is always sold to the institution[s] that make[s] him rich." [H.D. Thoreau, "Civil Disobedience"]

[@dallasjansen2226]

@@chalinofalcone871 brutal

[@cyberminion5935]

been micro-dosing for over a year now, very efficacious therapeutic with astounding results. i wish everyone could see the benefits.

[@alexnewson6013]

From where can one access the meds?

[@theozzy4717]

@@alexnewson6013 good question

[@Secret_Soul_Survivor]

Thank you John this is a great vid. I'm an Aussie, I've suffered severe - now considered treatment resistant - depression, anxiety and PTSD for decades and when you've tried all you can, that sense of hopelessness and despair is such a very real companion. I wish this was available widely now. I've so loved your content these past few years John, you're a legend mate 🇨🇰🙏👏

[@voskcoin9770]

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[@voskcoin9770]

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[@tinahorton8475]

Go hunting for shrooms! They are miraculously beautiful wonderful!

[@hsaRsh-rr9xk]

Lol indians in australia are stealing aussie jobs and Australians are ready to accept defeat and turning to substance use

[@pf4186]

As a user of both psilocybin and MDMA I can confirm the benefits. Psilocybin cured my alcohol use disorder, and MDMA made me a more open person. Unbelievable that both are class A.

[@Toca_waffle843]

(and that booze is not at least class C or available only upon prescription)

[@ebthedoc4992]

Thanks, John. Humans have co-existed with mushrooms for ages. I learned to pick them, from my Upper-Silesian Dad, a top expert in the boletes. He taught me never to trust one I wasn’t 100% sure of, and to test them with a tiny sliver, for taste and effect, before putting them in the gathering basket after an hour or two. Lion’s mane, goat’s beards, chanterelles, meadow mushrooms, even young, solid bovistes, etc., are all also quite tasty. Picking excursions? ALWAYS with gloves! (Some are extremely poisonous, even as buds!) None of us have died of them, and I’m almost 74…

[@kremepye3613]

Only problem with europe now (as a resident myself) is because of chernoybl we can't eat wild mushrooms in a big amount and not at all for pregnant women

[@neilbush9873]

Back in the late70s back in NW.scotland in a certain place, it was common for many young people to use psilocybin mushrooms picked from the field as a party drug ,it didnt seem to cause ill effects and interestingly sometimes caused hyper activity rather than hallucinations. This was my experience i danced like a maniac till I was completely exhausted .next day, very sore muscles. I never had any desire to try these mushrooms again but one fellow we knew collected and consumed great quantities of them He was to be seen crawling around the field in front of my house for hours. a few years later I met him in Australia he seemed fine.

[@ssp4795]

in Australia we have NFI about our native mushrooms, and many that are ok in Europe are toxic here.

[@allanmeierjensen4925]

There we have one more there grow up in a national park..(Mols Bjerge Nationalpark Denmarkb here )..well done sir..

[@Albion-InTheDensOfBabylon]

Ancient woodland has an excellent range for foraging. Do your research and a good identification source is wildfooduk mushroom-guide

[@Smokedog92]

I had some mushroom chocolate last week. One chunk was one dose. It was the first time in years that I've had an experience as strong as that. My experience was full on tripping balls, but I loved it! the positive effect afterwards is amazing. It felt like an old friend had stopped by to take my mind for a walk.

[@krissih38]

I started taking psilocybin in my long covid and it really helped with my (and what I highly suspect is) vaccine injury, head related issues, maybe just in crossing the blood brain barrier, but I think it did more then that. Didn't cure it, but helped, and still does help me immensely. Going to be taking it regularly untill my symptoms either dissapere or are down by 99%. But I do highly recognize how it has REALLY helped my mental through all this, which I thought I even had complete control over during this illness. I have spoken to another who said it didnt help him with his Vax/covid symptoms, just to point that out as well. Thanks for your amazing work John and good health too all your listeners.

[@markgrender5638]

THANK-YOU DOCTOR JOHN....& 'MAY THE LORD GOD' BLESS YOU FOR YOUR WORK!¡!!!

[@DeathValleyDazed]

Glad to hear that the Giant Shroom in the room is being adequately and ethically addressed. Go Dr Campbell! 🍄

[@TheDirtRider101]

I just recently recovered after having an ssri (sertraline) prescription for 1.5 years. After the first 2 months I found myself only slipping further into my depression/anxiety issue while my doctor kept saying it will get better. I gave it more time but still I found every day started blending together into another hopeless shade of grey After talking with my friend group who have went the psilocybin route I finally bit the bullet and bought my first ounce of mushrooms. Greatest decision of my life, after 1.5 grams the first try I felt completely uplifted for what felt like 4-5 days. Truly a breath of fresh air for what had been nearly 2 years of pain. I have now been clean of my ssri's now for 2 weeks with zero thoughts of going back.

[@LTPottenger]

Fasting can help you get over the ssri damage. Also helps with depression some. Some of the many benefits of doing occasional extended fasting: Blood clotting is reduced and blood clots and arterial plaque are reabsorbed into the body. High blood pressure is lowered to normal levels very quickly while fasting. Fribrosis/scarring is reversed over time. Fasting increases nitric oxide release. Telomeres are lengthend and fasting also increases anti-aging Yamanaka factors. Fasting stimulates phagocytosis, the ingestion of bacteria, plaques and viruses by the immune system. It will also remove any 'foreign material' that is not supposed to be there. Reflexes and short term memory are increased. After 72 hours or more fasted, your body recycles as much as 1/3 of all immune bodies and creates new ones, rejuvenating your entire immune system. Vitamin D plasma levels are increased, and vitamin D in turn increases autophagy. Fasting can help with MS, Depression, BPD, Autism and seizures. Thymus is regenerated, which suppresses aging and renews the immune system. The thymus also plays a vital role in fighting cancer. Weight loss from daily caloric restriction has 1/4 to 1/3 of the weight lost as lean tissue while many studies show fat loss from 36 h fasts without losing any lean tissue! The hunger hormone ghrelin also lowers with extended fasting and rises from dieting. Blood sugar and insulin are lowered, allowing white blood cells to move more freely throughout the body and do their job. Ideal blood sugar is around 80. Some viruses activate glycolosis (the release of sugar in the body) and clinically it has been shown that decreasing glucose metabolism in the body weakens the influenza virus. When you move out of MTOR your body shuts down the building blocks of the cell which are used to produce organelles and proteins. This means the mechanisms needed by viruses to replicate are by and large unavailable when you are in a deeply fasted state. What breaks a fast? Anything with protein or carbohydrates in it will break a fast, though if the amount is tiny you will go back into ketosis very quickly. Most teas and herbs are OK. Most supplements and meds will either break ketosis directly or contain a filler that will. Many medications are dangerous to take while fasting so you may have to talk to your dr. about discontinuing them during a fast. Does fasting lower testosterone? No, it raises it when the fast is broken by increasing lutenizing hormone and helps build muscle by increasing insulin sensitivity! The hormone Leptin is an immunomodulator that keeps the body from attacking itself and obesity causes leptin resistance. Fasting very quickly reduces leptin resistance and leptin levels and one day of fasting can cut your leptin levels in half and gets your immune system working properly again! Does the body preferentially prefer glucose as a fuel? No, except for brief periods of very intense exercise, your body mainly burns fats in the form of free fatty acids. Your brain also prefers to burn ketones at a rate of around 2.5 to 1 when they are available in equal quantity to glucose. Fasting stimulates the AMPK complex and activates autophagy. Autophagy (literally self eating) will cause cells to recycle foreign matter such as viruses and kill cancerous and senescent cells. AMPK does many helpful things in the body including activating the body's antioxidant defenses. Deep ketosis virtually eliminates chronic inflammation in the body. This can offset the life threatening symptoms of viral pneumonia which effectively kills you through inflammation. This also creates BHB ketones in your body, which help your immune system and anti-oxidative system, especially in the brain. When not in ketosis, the brain can only burn carbohydrate, which produces a great deal of damaging ROS the brain has to deal with. It increases mitochondrial function and repairs mitichondrial DNA, leading to improved ATP production and oxygen efficiency and thereby making cells better able to fight off infection. Increased mitochondrial function also has the added benefit of increasing your metabolism and cancer prevention! When you fast, this stimulates apoptosis in senescent or genetically damaged cells, which destroys them. Senescent cells are responsible for many of the effects of aging and are a root cause of the development of cancer. Fasting also releases BDNF and NGF in the blood which stimulates new nerve and brain cell growth. This can help a great deal with diseases like MS, peripheral neuropathy and Alzheimers. In fact, the biochemical regulator of BDNF production is beta-hydroxybutyrate, which is the same ketone the body produces to nourish the brain while fasting. Fasting also increases telomere length, negating some of the effects of aging at a cellular level. A fasting mimicking diet for 3-5 days in a row also provides many of the same benefits as water fasting. FMD usually has 200-800 calories, under 18 g of protein and extremely low carbs. Exogenous ketones can aid with fasting, making it easier in healthy people and allowing some people with specific issues to fast in spite of them without worrying as much about hypoglycemia. Children, pregnant or nursing women should not fast for periods longer than 16 hours. People with pancreatic tumors or certain forms of hypoglycemia generally cannot fast at all. Type 1 diabetics can also fast but it is more complicated and should be approached with caution as it could lead to ketoacidosis. Those with Addison's disease may also be unable to fast without liberal use of exogenous ketones, depending on severity. If you experience extreme symptoms of some kind, especially dizziness then simply break the fast and seek advice. 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My channel which will always contain an updated version of this list of fasting benefits on the community tab. I also have playlists on fasting and health topics.

[@DDRMR]

Big Pharma will always push their new, patented drugs on people (especially expensive SSRIs) and don't like it if / when people try street drugs like MDMA, LSD or Mushrooms for a much cheaper and effective treatment. They'd rather have people hooked on their drugs instead so that they can make their cut.

[@adamjohnson286]

Congratulations, amigo :-)

[@MattRoadhouse]

Blessing to you! SSRIs destroy people's chem. It's literally the polar opposite of what psilo does to help people

[@DDRMR]

@@MattRoadhouse once I learned they have withdrawal symptoms just like any other street drug, I realized it's just another Big Pharma thing they take doctors out to dinner for in order to have them prescribe it to patients like everything else.

[@PS-wi6qv]

Thank you so much for another great and honest approach on medicine. I was overdiagnosed and overmedicated with psychofarma from the age of 21 to 57. I am finally diagnosed with C_ptsd and trauma related dissociative disorder. Nothing worked and I was lost. The side effects of the "psychofarma" ruined my body. My psychologist told me about it but was not able yet to advise it, so I researched myself and started myself in combination with therapie on microdosing psylocobine for 2,5 monds now. I feel so much better and can see light in the darkness again. To be honest it saved my live. I hope this will give many poeple with mental and fysical problems some hope and releave. I my country it's free available and more psychiatrists and psychologists are advising it. I hope it will stay free availible and big farma will not take over and make it unavailable and unafortable for poeple who need it.

[@DDRMR]

So absolutely happy to hear this friend! If you don't mind me asking, what did the doctors shove down your throat? Were they SSRIs?

[@PS-wi6qv]

@@DDRMR antipsychotics, ssri, benzo's, lithium, neuroleptics, etc. It's redicilous! Don't get lost.

[@PS-wi6qv]

@@mythtree6348 An open minded trauma psychologist and psylocobine together is better than do it on your own, but it depends what youre diagnose is, but some poeple do. I understand that therapie is not always available or affordable. Therapie is insured in my country but the psylocobine not, and they are not ready to prescribe it, but I hope soon. You can find much information and support groups on_ line. Don't forget to take your vitD. ❤️

[@PS-wi6qv]

@@leavingayeye5198 I didn't do it on my own I have a very good therapist who support my journey. And I am a woman😉

[@aleyabellydance2]

@@mythtree6348 basically they were in therapy and on psychofarma for almost 30 years. It was the mushrooms that helped

[@emmat7104]

Yes! Thank you for talking about this. Please get Prof David Nutt on your channel to discuss this subject 😃

[@ewawyso2052]

I was in nursing college in early 80's..I remember my clinical practice on the psychiatric ward, I had to observe/assist during ECTs. It was terrifying, it felt like participating in some medieval torture. As an immediate effect, patient's personality was changed, I'd say obliterated. This was why I never went to work in psychiatry. Instead, I chose pediatric ward, infectious diseases.

[@iggle6448]

Yes, I've heard other people say that. Medical industry should be nowhere near people who are 'depressed'. I can't listen to this video any more. Dr Campbell is still stuck in the industry's archaic interpretation of these conditions as illness for which 'they need drugs'. No! Society simply needs to be kinder and less stressful.

[@ms-jl6dl]

Good choice,you're too weak. P.S.ALL psychedelics PERMANENTLY change one's personality too.

[@EricaNernie]

They're still putting people through this medieval process, which is completely unsubstantiated by any data, RCTs etc. They just "believe" it works, no matter how the poor patient ends up (i.e a compliant zombie). I saw it as a trainee nurse in the early 70s and saw it again as a clinical supervisor just prior to retiring 2 years ago - and not much has changed. It's barbaric.

[@tdarons]

@@iggle6448 kinder, respectful …and less stressful. :-)

[@tdarons]

I witnessed a EST survivor a few years back. He was sent home to remote island (North Stradbroke island). He had no food in his fridge and when my former friend (a forensic psychiatric nurse and his former lover) asked for a cup of tea (she was English and the poms and other anglophiles do like a nice cup of tea in a crisis…what? Old Chap?!) he could not work out how to boil the kettle. He was frail and discombobulated. No aftercare nursing other than my hardarsed friend asking him what he hoped to do with his life from then on. She was a sociopath. I realised that day how cold she truly was. That poor man. I asked her later on what became of him? She said he went back to Scotland. I hope he did. Australia was not a lucky country for him either. I Suspect though she was talking in code about him going “home”. Anyway I got free of her early 2015. I don’t allow toxic narcissists in my inner circle now. Actually there is hardly anyone left …and I am okay with that.

[@andyreact]

Thanks for spreading the word about these important medicines! 👍

[@kylehines3185]

🇷🇺 SPUTNIK-V is another medical vaccine, but no harmful side effects. It is a REAL VACCINE. Not mRNA.

[@melanievesters5473]

Bessel van der Kolk, a very renown psychiatrist is also talking about this a lot. It was also on Dutch news. It seems to work wonders with PTSD. I used MDMA and the mushrooms (full dosing and microdosing) in my younger years. But never under therapy settings. I m chronically ill with Lyme disease and brain damage and autoimmune issues. This has a big mental effect on me. Would love to try this in therapy settings. One thing I noticed after MDMA was that my brain fog and pain was gone for a whole week. I m a coma patient. This was extraordinary. Cause I always have debilitating brain fog since the brain damage accident. It s like the coma never completely went away.

[@jenbb9749]

Melanie Versterss. So sorry.Hope it becomes available for you.

[@user-qp6lj6gu7s]

If the pain and fog went away for awhile, it might be symptoms of emotional trauma rather than something purely physical, same with the chronic Lyme and auto immune issues.

[@linmal2242]

I had an Acoustic Neuroma removed surgically, I worry it will return, but hope not !

[@Latvialainen]

I full heartedly believe that psychedelics will not only cure people's emotional traumas but also will stop the wars and all the socially and environmentally destructive behaviours. These things posses intelligence far beyond comprehension. Thank you once again John for sharing this important information!

[@fredbloggs5902]

Single micro dose psilocybin has also been shown to cure cluster headaches for 1-2 months.

[@LuCkiiEsZz]

same for migraines, witch is logical if you know that the main medicine for migraine is a triptamine, and lsd is also a triptamine based molecule.

[@ms-jl6dl]

From dutch studies (Trimboos institute) about 50% of people get strong headaches from mushroom microdosing. Completely opposite from what you claim. And MDMA permanently destroys blood/brain barrier after about 3rd-4th dose making one vulnerable to meningitis.

[@kerritranberg6254]

We have been conned over and over .. my grandmother recieved electric shock, treated with drugs fell through the cracks...changed my life, I became an advocate when no one gave a shot about her...50 years no one checked her medicine either.. I confronted this almost 40 years ago...I wish they had better care back then .

[@rachelrasmussen1101]

Hi Dr. Campbell! I can only speak anecdotally, but it definitely IS the experience. One psilocybin trip is worth a year or two of good therapy. And microdosing increases the likelihood of side effects I found.

[@annabelrichardson2970]

Thank you just thank you for everything you reveal on your channel 😊 A minefield of proof and evidence based trials. Having had terrible depression during Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy I wish these treatments had been available to us. Things may have been a lot easier to come to terms with. Thank you again Dr John ❤️

[@stevenee1ply]

Complete respect. Verbalizing shame is the ultimate display of integrity.

[@viracocha03]

I have been micro dosing magic mushrooms for years. It is unbelievably helpful for my depression and anxiety. Micro dosing also helps my friend with his migraines.

[@twatmunro]

You big girls blouse. Stuff those micro-doses -- you need those heroic man-sized doses to achieve anything meaningful.

[@viracocha03]

@@mythtree6348 How much did you take? When you eat enough mushrooms to feel the effects (not micro dosing) they do tend to give people an upset stomach as the high starts to kick in (its common with mushrooms, ayahuasca and other hallucinogens) and if you are not in a positive setting with some one to keep to you "level" or in a good mind set at the time, eating enough to hallucinate can cause a bad trip. It is very easy to get lost inside your head and exacerbate a bad experience. Also the high can give what feels like jelly legs to people which can be uncomfortable if you are not expecting it but all of it is part of the process. Being in a good space with sober and safe people and/or having a decent frame of mind is important when taking enough to feel the effects for people new to the experience. I have always been told you should eat them dry and that is how I have always taken them when I'm dosing in plant form, I do get chocolate bars infused with psilocybin which I tend to like better for micro dosing. For me personally, a middle aged man of average build and weight, I take about 1/4 of a gram every month or so. That amount does not give me any effects and I'm able to function like normal. If I take anything more then that then its a stay at home kind of evening.

[@viracocha03]

@@mariamerigold I am happy to hear that. I truly do not believe it is placebo, i think that the mushroom's and other hallucinogens make a positive short term chemical change in ones brain. So much of how we feel mentally and physically has to do with what we eat too, so making sure you keep your guts in good health is the most important thing. I believe we could solve many mental issues with proper diets and micro dosing of these wonderful and natural substances. It is so fantastic to see it starting to get much more mainstream.

[@viracocha03]

@@mythtree6348 That seem very strange, never had any one with that experience. The few people I know that started to micro dose and had no prior experience with any substance beside alcohol started with 0.1 of a gram and adjusted accordingly, none of them got "high" from that low amount but I'm not saying its not possible. One will build up a tolerance too, so if I do want to have a night in and experience a trip, it takes me more now to get that experience then it did 10 years ago.

[@viracocha03]

@@mythtree6348 Yes, meditation can be very helpful but real meditation is not something that comes easy to many people, its something that needs to be worked on a lot and can take a very long time to truly do. I myself like to journey, I met my spirit animal in the forest I travel to and have solved problems I face in real life there as well but it took months or more of dedication to truly clear my mind in the way needed for those spirit journeys and psilocybin can be very helpful for that too. Shamans have been using mind altering substances for those practices for century's. Using meditation, along with the what said in my last comment can all work together in a wonderful harmony, a good diet, an active lifestyle, a little micro dosing and some meditation if one wants are all great tools. Much better the SSRI's and other pharmaceuticals that most DR's push on people.

[@iansinclair8161]

Thank you for bringing this amazing plant to awareness

[@doobiedootwo3517]

I wish that this had been available for my husband, when at 55 he got his terminal diagnosis. He was a fit, optimistic ‘young’ man, but the effect of the diagnosis and the loss of hope was a terrible thing to have to go through. Unfortunately the NHS was unable to provide any useful support, so we had to go through this pretty much alone.

[@freedomfasting]

Zapping people is never normal. It’s wonderful to hear you support the new therapy’s. Gabor Mate, is the Dr to talk to about healing trauma with psychedelic sessions.

[@jayne7111]

There plenty footage of experiments done in the past. It's amazing what benefits get banned from the people.

[@Latvialainen]

Gabor Mate is such pleasure to listen to. Lots of people would benefit

[@bestcrazyboy8487]

So why was Campbell pushing the clot shot from day one, he’s a shill , karma will get him

[@Overlandwanderers]

I look forward to micro dosing becoming mainstream. It certainly helps with anxiety. Keep up the good work Dr!

[@lunnchie]

My first Psilocybin mushroom experience was the single most positive experience of my life. Words simply cannot explain the mental/physical developments and achievements I've made since then. Its like I had come into reception or I had the newer firmware downloaded, I started to feel like a human for once. Mushies will change the world.

[@lunnchie]

@Ben Josh shoo! you pest

[@disco3112]

I’ve been micro dosing for the past few months- absolutely wonderful✨🍄✨

[@adzmac515]

For me it was the experience of seeing the bigger picture that had a profound impact on how I viewed the world. The depression faded away as a result. I spent many years taking meds to no avail and now I’m med free. Pity I had to risk prosecution to find a solution

[@davesmith559]

Was often suffering from depression. I am 65 now about 20 year ago had some Esperance with acid and magic mushrooms. My way of thinking after that seemed to change. Like looking through a different person's perspective. Well, it helped me. Thanks for the video.

[@adrianhepton9362]

Thank you John for this fascinating video. You stand out sir as a rare example online of evidence-based psychiatry, with a human touch.

[@stephaniesmith5326]

I find plant medicine very effective. Cannabis did help me cope daily with depression as a youth. My diet was terrible and I'm sure that played a part in my depression diagnosis. Magic mushrooms were helpful when boiled in water and taken as tea among friends as a youth. I think it could be a valuable resource for medical practitioners.

[@CiaranWhelan]

Look at lemontek

[@TWL76]

The Journal of Mollecular Psychiatry released a study a few months back stating that serotonin levels are nothing to do with depression and that SSRI's aren't effective overall

[@alexandrazachary.musician]

Although the psychedelics rescheduling news was shouted from the rooftops here, I found out about the removal of the AZ vax from you Dr John! Here we heard that the batches ran out of date so could no longer be used. And I’m showing my Dr the Cochrane Review on the complete ineffectiveness of masking for resp. illnesses. It’s all a bit ludicrous down under in the medical sphere! Thanks for everything you do Good Sir 🙏🏽❤️

[@sampal5352]

Masking works, there is research

[@jimmoses6617]

Amen! I have microdosed Psilocybin for over two years now. Life long depression. It sure help!

[@chernihivske]

Thank you for this video John, psilocybin saved my life in a way.

[@primafacie5029]

Glad to hear new topics and new changes. Thanks for all that you put out.

[@paulstevenson789]

Thinking about helping others in worse circumstances than you is the best antidote!! Forgiving others and yourself is also essential!!

[@newfineart]

Took LSD when I was 14 back in '89 and expanded my mind permanently. The human mind is a wonderful thing and more people who live mundane lives should be allowed to take substances in a safe manner to awaken all of their other mental capabilities and enrich their outlook on life.

[@unicorn_bones]

I microdose 2mg but I started at .5mg and I agree and personally can confirm what you have said. I’ve never experienced and bad experiences.

[@alisonheslop5682]

Thanks for sharing this, I've suffered off and on for 40 years from the dreaded black dog, and yes, it started in the 70's, but lucky enough to not have the brain frying treatment. This sounds promising. Love your show, and you're much appreciated. I'm from NZ.

[@tailorfish]

May I suggest you look at the Mace Method. Highly effective.

[@kellyjones2525]

This is being studied for those whom have experienced war conditions. As a nurse I have personally seen this drug help in the doses dr c talks about . Thank you for this very important information! So helpful

[@Beederda]

Psilocybin mushrooms saved my life, completely destroyed the scourge of depression in me, and brought me out of the plato’s cave or uncaged my mind unchained my being. 3.5 grams in a tea i did two sessions 6 months apart and alone in my room first time second time i sat in the sunny afternoon watching the trees sway to the breeze. one with nature, i am the trees dancing with the wind symbiotic to this earth. The lions mane and psilocybin combo is what I want to pursue next ❤

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[@cattreeoflife980]

Thank you dr. John your humanity and compassion gives me hope for the world

[@robdixson196]

I have been down the route of chemical recreation and i can honestly say i have had overwhelmingly positive experiences from psychedelics. The fly in the ointment here is those break through moments ALWAYS came through bad horrifying trips that felt like a trip into hell because that is where you learn to face the things you are avoiding. Bottom line here is the IS a potential huge upside. But the down side is it is also a bet with your sanity.

[@zakstev]

There are other alternatives, too. I get instant results using homeopathic remedies Aconitum Napelus 30CH for anxiety, and Ignatia Amara 30 CH for anger/depression. Plus homeopathy has the added advantage of being absolutely harmless.

[@pf4186]

I took 6g of liberty caps after a rough few weeks mentally. I knew I was going to hell and it didn't disappoint. It was a brutal few hours. I learnt more from that experience though than I ever could any other way. Best experience of my life.

[@demonshelby1311]

I use them too and it's the best thing I have ever done for myself.

[@lewisgreenhalgh7546]

6 grams is a massive massive dose of Libertys lol.

[@pf4186]

@@lewisgreenhalgh7546 Probably similar to 8g of cubesis.

[@bcc7777]

Ugh. No matter how hard my day was, how terrible the news is that you are reporting, your calming voice and temperament helps me. I have been tapering down on antidepressants for 4 months now and I'd like to try this once I'm tapered off completely.

[@HDvids101]

How is the tapering down going ? Are you doing it very slowly or half at a time. I have a family member that probably needs to under the DR of course.

[@momtolittlebaby]

@@HDvids101 doctors don't understand how to do this. Have him get online and learn from those before him. It can be very very very ugly.

[@bcc7777]

@@HDvids101 1/2 for now. It's not going great. But I'm determined for my own health to be off of SSRIs.

[@g_238]

I have so much respect for you. Not only for the love and time you've dedicated to science but mostly for your humanity, the Socratic approach and ability to stay true but always with an open mind ready to be changed if proven otherwise. You are an amazing person. YOU ROCK AS HARD AS JIMI HENDRIX. British sarcasm, truth protector and impeccable knowledge on how to use the science and not "own the science". Dr. Campbell MIC DROP

[@victoriagoddard6573]

Great news Dr John We appreciate everything you do

[@thecookbook3321]

I hope it helps many people. Happy more work and resurch is being done.

[@betterbackwards2701]

There's meant to be a rebuilding of the synapses with psilocybin. This has been is the works for about ten years.

[@gwyndyr32]

Excellent! Thank you John.

[@brolaire4117]

Experimenting on a few occasions with hallucinogenics over the last decade has helped me more than anything the GP had given me.

[@franklylayer4313]

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[@justinperry4907]

It makes me so happy that we are in a psychedelic Renaissance and they are being taken seriously

[@godrilla5549]

Taking small amounts of mhrb and syrian rue has done more for me in less than 2 months of irregular use, than 11 years of therapy.

[@oliverbird6914]

Sadly not a renaissance...a faint flicker

[@via_negativa6183]

Although I agree when you look at other facets of the medical apparatus you have to wonder what the hells going on

[@DeepThinker193]

Time to dust of my old Bell Bottoms and fix up my Mini Van. John Lennon is gonna wake up from the dead any day now.

[@godrilla5549]

@@DeepThinker193 we need you right now, there is just too many soup.

[@wyrdscynce]

shrooms used to be legal to buy fresh in the uk, i used to buy them in tiger lilly in oxford, they really opened my mind in ways i cant even calculate now, they made me understand love and empathy as an autistic person.

[@benwrong6855]

Yes, even for non autistic people it really helps you understand peoples pain and suffering. Everyone on earth is gonna suffer and see friends and family suffer as well but everyone is pretending that everything is great whilst our leaders constantly try to divide and create hate.

[@terrileezink7744]

Yes! The movie stars pay a fortune to "open" their minds up!! These methods are NOT harmful if dosing is correct!

[@dianeerasmus5306]

I’m in South Africa and I know of an anorexic who is going on psilocybin ‘ journey’ via her psychiatrist to help her, I’m not sure that it’s legal here yet but nice to see an openness to try help when nothing else is working.

[@moonboy5851]

Psychedelics changed my life for the better. I wish I had to option to use them in a safe setting if I so wish. They’re natural.

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[@Vingul]

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[@THEScottCampbell]

Thank you, Dr. Campbell. Very important research. Depression is epidemic.

[@stevedolesch9241]

Good Easter to you too, Dr. John. Peace in your heart. Thank you for continuing informing us.

[@annamarsch6091]

Great news! Thank you. Wonderful

[@jerryfirth6985]

Thank you very much, Dr. Campbell,