Psychedelics and Your Mental Health [What You Need to Know]

Want to learn more about how psychedelics can help you with your mental health?
In this video I talk with Kyle Kittleson of @MedCircle about the different uses of and types of psychedelics, debunk whether they are effective or if it just a myth and illuminate how these substances may hold the keys in treating anxiety, depression, PTSD and beyond.
Links mentioned in the livestream
• Dr. Marks’ Mental Wellness Community: mentalwellnessspace.com/
• MedCircle’s free workshop link: my.medcircle.com/free-workshop
• MedCircle’s KZbin Channel: / medcircle
• MedCircle’s website: medcircle.com/

[@patriaciasmith3499]

Psilocybin saved my life. I was addicted to heroin for 15 years and after Psilocybin treatment I will be 3 years clean in September. I have zero cravings. This is something that truly needs to be more broadly used in addiction treatment.

[@AnjeloValeriano]

A lot of people have testified about this and I really want to give it a shot. I put so much on my plate and it definitely affects my stress and anxiety levels

[@APOLLINAIREBARTHOLOMIEU]

The Trips I've been having have really helped me a lot,I finally feel in control of my emotions and my future and things that used to be mundane to me now seem incredible and full of nuance on top of that I'm way less driven by my ego and I have alot more empathy as well

[@Jennifer-bw7ku]

@Micheal Harris Does dr.sporess ship?

[@elizabethwilliams6651]

Shrooms was the best trip I had. It was an amazing experience.

[@mollycote1021]

Congratulations 🎈🎉🎊 ‼️💯🙏🏼🔥Sor happy they help you!!

[@general_zizi1156]

I have struggled with mental illness and my mental health since I was a kid. Before I even knew what those terms were. After years of depression, anxiety, and even an attempt to take my life, I never thought I would be able to live without psych medications. I clung to them because it was the only thing that made my mind quiet, but it also made me a zombie. Microdosing has given me control of my mental health for the first time, and they essentially gave me my life back.

[@Victory63219]

I’ve been researching on psychedelics and it’s benefits to individuals dealing with Anxiety, Depression, ADHD and from my findings, they really work and I’ve been eager to get some for a while but its been difficult to get my hands on them.

[@ohmakure4716]

The Trips I've been having really helped me a lot. I’m now able to meditate and I finally feel in control of my emotions and my future and things that used to be mundane to me now seem incredible and full of nuance on top of that I'm way less driven by my ego and I have alot more empathy as well

[@ellaaysun6181]

@@Victory63219 I was having this constant, unbearable anxiety due to work stress. Not until I came across dradolfpetter a very intelligent mycologist. He saved my life honestly

[@ryancihet555]

@@ohmakure4716 I feel the same way too. I put too much on my plate and it definitely affects my stress and anxiety levels. I am also glad to be a part of this community.

[@emmabeyza6036]

@@ellaaysun6181 Does he deliver to various locations? Where is he based too?

[@sharontuck9426]

In Australia we have just had Psychedelics down graded from 9 to 8 which permits Therapists to give patients with long term untreatable PTSD etc. This is a great way forward & my hope is the PTSD can be in the past.

[@sr2291]

So you get to use it only in therapy or home on your own? I can't imagine taking a psychedelic drug and having a person I barely know talking to me and trying to "guide" me. For me, I would take it and growl out the anger. I don't need a guide to do that.

[@jennadee6761]

Sharon, I’m in Australia too - can you clarify which therapists (Psychiatrists only? Clinical Psychologists?) and when you reference long term untreatable PTSD, does that include Complex PTSD? I wasn’t aware of this change - very exciting news!

[@ana.y]

I'm in Australia and asked about treatment of these drugs and was advised that they are still not approved, perhaps regulations vary in different states?

[@sharontuck9426]

@@jennadee6761 sadly it's still a way off so training for Psychedelics is now under way. And yes my PTSD is also 'C'. The work place harassment has not only given me PTSD but also a slew of my childhood abuse I had buried deep down in my consciences. Not a great way to get through 11 years of therapy. 💜

[@Miss_Millie_]

@Ana.Y I've been on ket for 5yrs in qld

[@artifundio1]

I loooove that Dr Marks is now on Med Circle. She is awesome in teaching about drugs, herbs, and nuances of all kinds around them. Thanks for this ❤

[@Storm11117]

I love Dr. Tracy Marks!! Her videos have helped me through the darkest 3 years of my life. I'm currently getting Ketamine assisted therapy and even though I've only had 2 treatments I feel better than I have in years. I'm so hopeful ❤

[@rachna0367]

Where are you taking the treatment...in India there's no awareness and facilities

[@Storm11117]

@@rachna0367 oh no, I'm so sorry to hear that. I'm in Toronto.

[@soulofheaven6301]

​@@rachna0367 ar u suffering from depression ?

[@karim.7506]

Thank you so much, Dr. Marks, for speaking up, especially as a black woman. I’m about to start ketamine therapy, and I’m so thankful to have people who look like me speaking about this from a clinical perspective. Our community can be fearful (rightfully so) of medical professionals and medications, so I appreciate you not inciting fear around something that could be potentially helpful!

[@Eric-zc5vt]

Facts 😊

[@TeamCat1128]

Can’t wait until psilocybin and MDMA are available. Having relief will be amazing.

[@Mannsy83]

I can see that you care about us that suffer with mental illness. Its hell so i appreciate the support.

[@bllkennedy1540]

Dr. Tracey, In the past (over 15 yrs ago) I had docs tell me I was psychotic. MDD w/psychosis, or schizoaffective disorder, or bipolar I w/psychosis…or something that has a psychosis in it. I didn’t change, the doctors did. I have also used weed daily for decades (maybe a reason for the psychosis dx). With that said and hearing psilocybin may cause problems with these issues and knowing I would never be picked as a candidate for psychedelic therapy, I sourced my own mushrooms and began low dosing. Not micro, not high. Usually between 0.5 and 1.5g depending on strain. I used to smoke weed which made me foggy and put me into rumination. I quit that since dosing. Feel much clearer and cleaner. I had issues with agoraphobia, I can now walk around outside without anxiety. I have a deep depression that is getting better. I drink alcohol much less, and smoke cigarettes much less. In the past , I have taken many different SSRIs, mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, you name it. The meds dulled me. It’s been over 15 years since I jumped off that merry go round of misery, I became a shut-in and gave up. I began my dosing in January of ‘23 and my mood has stabilized, my psychosis (I think it was trauma induced maladaptive daydreaming and interactive rumination - maybe some type of OCD) has diminished, I am beginning to have hope where I used to have none. I wouldn’t advocate heroic does for ppl like me but low to medium doses has helped me immensely. I feel like I’m alive. No ugly side effects, no suicidal thoughts, no arguments with docs, no more hospital stays. Im stable, I laugh sometimes where I never laughed before, my mind is clearer, I have hope. I hope that science helps ppl like me. We are written off so many times. Out of fear. I can say I would be turned down by doctors for this treatment. I did it myself and am passing along what I have learned so maybe others like me can benefit. I love your channel. You are the first MD doc that I listen to who seems to truly want to help effect change for the better in severely ill pt’s. Thanks for doing what you do.🍄❤️🔥

[@lelalu101]

I have had a similar experience, but it has been dampened by my SNRI meds which is very sad. I still feel my life is improved wildly and I feel so much better since utilizing micro and mini dose psilocybin therapy/

[@matejabacko]

Sending you endless love ❤️ I don't know you but I am so happy for you!

[@SuperBrosHQ]

Brother even if I don't know you I was just so happy reading that you finally have some hope. Praying for people like you who are in psychosis and have other mental illnesses to find peace. Much Love brother. I just recovered from an Anxiety Disorder and I forgot how good life can be. Don't ever forget that❤️

[@crptnite]

Yes, i'm Grateful to see you working on this! i'm just glad it didn't turn out to be any type of demonization that you were forced into by the pharmaceutical industry, since that is also a thing that happens. Thank you so much for this! Namaste 💜🙏🏽🕊️

[@soulscanner66]

The pharmaceutical insustry will be manufacturing this stuff, so they're pushing hard to get this stuff to market.

[@ChristopherKempNOLA]

Thanks for this, Dr. Marks! This kind of treatment has really made a huge difference in my life, battling long-term treatment-resistant depression and CPTSD. It's very encouraging to hear that we're getting closer to fully legitimizing it in this country!

[@divinelyguided1144]

Treatment resistant CPTSD and definitely waiting to try these options! Thank you for the education and information 🙏🏾

[@naomibedek1701]

Great discussion. Would be good if patients could receive financial assistance for such treatments.

[@Meandmymirror]

Only the wealthy can be healthy I always say

[@flamingmidas]

Thank you for being open to discussion about this topic

[@irene_f.]

@Dr.TraceyMarks Hi. I just want to say THANK YOU 💕 for your time & effort you put into all your videos that help me (many people). I'm an adult with ADHD, Panic & Anxiety Disorders and PTSD with Mild Agoraphobia. Your videos are excellent sources of information for me. I wanted you to know that I think you are a Wonderful, Caring individual and how grateful I am for what I learn and continue to learn from your important helpful videos.

[@soulsuccess]

Thank you for your continued efforts to bring awareness to this topic! 🙏🏾🙌🏾

[@lottielottie100]

DR. MARKS , I WATCH YOUR VIDEO ON KZbin. Thank you , thank you for all that you give and do to help everyone! ❤

[@mathchurch7599]

Best crossover!! ❤❤❤ I love Dr. Tracy marks

[@DrTraceyMarks]

Thank you - I enjoy talking with Kyle and we'll have to do it again!

[@mathchurch7599]

@Dr. Tracey Marks yesss, Kyle is the best 👌 I loved your book too ♥️

[@DrTraceyMarks]

@@mathchurch7599 Awesome! Thanks for getting it. ❤

[@Sarah.aerialist]

I saw your video regarding gut health and started making myself fruit smoothies every morning. My mental health did a 180 and I’m happier than I’ve been in years, even after several career-impacting surgeries.

[@lekinhabubble]

Thank you guys! You are great! I follow the Dr Tracey for a couple years and she can explain in an easy way! Good job!

[@jessicadee1753]

Thank you so much for posting videos like this. They are so helpful.❤

[@Sunny-zf1cm]

I’m really glad this is being talked about! They’re genuinely such life changing drugs, especially for those of us with PTSD. I can only describe them as magical.

[@crystalpinkman5498]

Thank you Dr. Marks! This information definitely needs to get out. I’m very grateful to have found you.

[@crystalpinkman5498]

@Chris_Bartlett do I know you?

[@Jerryberger9235]

Psychedelics are great, one time I was trippin on too much acid and I was staring at a fire pit and the fire pit turned into a mini world with little people and buildings, that was 2 years ago and it's such an experience to remember. would love to try out the psilocybin mushrooms next, just don't know where to get them, so hard to come by

[@nishaelvert1104]

I literally don't know why but shrooms make me giggle so much like I be cheesin for no goddamn reason

[@hannahanderson5881]

Shrooms are where it's at. If you've experienced LSD start with 2.5 grams of shrooms. Love them.

[@A1d4wwg02]

Much respect to both of you 💙

[@reivilo6798]

Thank you so much !! One point super important to really highlight is that it is not only the psychedelic by itself that make all the neuroplasticity changes, it is in combination with psychotherapy that neuroplasticity can really be increased and maintained on the long term !! Gosh can t wait for the access to those new psychedelic therapies to happened 🥳🥳🥳🙏🙏

[@daneflanigan]

Dr. Your expertise is excellent and I really enjoyed this learning discussion.

[@Barbarasmith63]

It's been 3 years since I tried DMT can't find a plug anywhere in my area. Back then, We used one of those vaporizers with the big bags.

[@Kenneth57358]

Wanna try, buy keep being told I can't do it alone for the first time but I'd literally be so much more comfortable alone

[@Lisa78843]

When you've experienced shrooms,the visions, the feeling that others feel, become really relatable

[@marywilliams9809]

Psychedelics like the mushrooms have been proven to bring many positive effects on overall mood and serotonin production after just one use.

[@Brodyalan562]

literally don't know why but shrooms make me laugh so much like I be cheesin for no goddamn reason

[@JohnMartin-hp2ll]

I used to hit a dmt vape and it was great but I was also drinking so I ended up abusing it and had to quit both

[@Aarongarett]

Shrooms microdosing helped me overcome my life long addiction to cigarettes and alcohol, I just relocated and they're so hard to come by here, I really need to buy some

[@Steve12891]

Thanks for your videos I enjoy listening to you

[@rickyspanish6261]

Dr. Tracey Marks your absolutely wonderful ❤

[@DrTraceyMarks]

Thank you Ricky!

[@AnthonyJunior-go1kf]

There's a lot of potential in psychedelics, I can't wait to try any of them mushroom specifically but it's just so hard to find a reliable source over here, l'll be glad if anyone can be of help

[@LauraBrown-fj7qy]

I've tried a lot and since the first time i tried it, I said "it's a crime against humanity to make psychedelic illegal"

[@AllenRobert-oe6ox]

tripping is not a bad idea but having a Mycologist who will recommend you the dosage is the best option

[@AndrewThompson-ib6tg]

[myco_carson] (Got psychs:)

[@user-xi7zr6bu6i]

The Trips I've been having have really helped me a lot,I finally feel in control of my emotions and my future

[@AnthonyJunior-go1kf]

​@@AndrewThompson-ib6tg where can i find him? Is it on IG?

[@purgatorysystem2126]

The most therapeutic experience of my life came from psychedelic integration. It was around the time I learned about my system (we are plural).

[@mollycote1021]

I love Dr Marks, she has been helping me for years!🙌🏼💯🙏🏼💕‼️

[@stellascott2095]

I acquired mine from an online dmt psychedelic store they ship discreet¿?¿

[@stellascott2095]

He's on Telegr®️m

[@stellascott2095]

phramtrip!!!!

[@chadrickshillings4]

I love Dr Marks, I've been watching for quite some time... she is so succinct. I love her. She's helped me quite a lot but, with my Bipolar 1, M.D.D. PTSD (I have many questions still on that) Imposter Syndrome, Abandonment issues etc. I'm a union sheet metal guy since 1999 and I haven't been able to work since I started my health journey for real 3 years ago. I'm very hopeful for the first time possibly in my 48 years and I was a functional alcoholic and elicit drug user for over 20 years. I'm sure some can relate to that.

[@chadrickshillings4]

I know my thoughts are sometimes scattered and my sentences don't flow well... I was just excited to post a positive comment.

[@sayusayme7729]

Thank you, hopefully Canada will get on board . Thank you

[@Tephiffany]

YAY, Dr Marks!! Love her!!!

[@Ivy-peters]

Thanks ❤️

[@mike_98058]

My hero! Damn right it's not happening fast enough. I'm 73 and tired of waiting. Even where it's being legalized (like my neightbors in Oregon) I don't like that so many restrictions are being put on treatment which is only driving the cost beyond the reach of many! Looks like I'll be my own mycologist.

[@mike_98058]

Turns out mycology is within the range of most people. Spores for many varieties are available from reliable suppliers and can be grown in a container as small (or smaller) than a shoebox.

[@teagueshwtchamp13]

It’s curing my ocd ptsd schizophrenia bipolar depression and most of all anxiety /panic disorders

[@antonioberrun2722]

Thank you dr. Tracey marks, thanks to your KZbin videos I have become way more self aware of my condition and getting better and better by the day. By the way you look so beautiful 👍🙏🙏

[@stellascott2095]

I can recommend you where I get my stuff from an online store, he's got Shrooms, Gummies, Microdose, Dmt, Lsd, Vape Pens, Carts, Cannabis, alongside other dope Psychedelics stuffs well Refined ships discreetly to anywhere also guide you if you're a newbie;;;....

[@allinaday9882]

I am glad Matt endorses Dr.Marks. His show does not for me. But works for many.

[@sueatkins5012]

Thanks Dr Marks! This is exciting news. Ketamine will be my next step for my MDD, but all of this is exciting news! I hope this will be life changing treatment!

[@dejanfraas4211]

Thank you for this video! I am convinced in psychedelic treatment for years now, happy to see, that it's not so long to be a valuable option for people. Despite living in germany, where it may take some more years (3-4 I guess). Also would be very interessting how it could/couldn't work with Bipolar. There are many controversial meanings. I was diagnosed not long ago while being in a mixed-phase. And I could see the harms potentiating the mania, but also the positives about the depression.

[@allinaday9882]

Dr.Marks, you are truly stunning today! Beautiful. A big fan for 3+ years.

[@DrTraceyMarks]

Aaww thank you so much! I’m happy to have you around that long. 😊❤️

[@badscrutinizer7336]

These are not new preparations, their effects have been known for a long time. What is new is that the pharmaceutical companies have found that right now is the right time to market this. As usual, there are financial interests behind it and in order for the companies to gain any credibility in the launch, information is required to be provided by psychiatrists paid or not. The patient becomes first and foremost, as so often, a consumer. In the case of these topics more clearly than ever.

[@Noel.Chmielowiec]

I love your attitude Dr. Marks. It's really important that there would be more doctors like you, excited for new treatments to help patients. What do you think about ketamine therapy in bipolar depression in someone who experienced psychosis in their life?

[@DrTraceyMarks]

Thanks so much Natalia! I just met with someone today who had their bipolar depression successfully treated with a cycle of 6 infusions. This person has a lot of medication intolerances (like lithium and others) and this was a last resort. This is just one person, but it’s something. The thing to do is ask the center that’s doing the ketamine about their experience with bipolar patients. They should have a good perspective on how those people do in the long run.

[@lunacouer]

If this is helpful, I have bipolar with one psychotic episode in there, and it's really helping the depression. I'm not doing infusions though - my doc is doing a pilot program where it's a daily, low-dose troche you dissolve under your tongue. I'm glad too, because it's super cheap, lol. I've stayed on a really low-dose comparatively speaking (50mg), so it's taken a bit longer to get my neurons growing back than maybe other patients (or with infusions), but there's a marked difference now 9 months later. No manic episodes either.

[@Noel.Chmielowiec]

Thank you so much for the insight! So that might be good think to have if others fail, I need to talk with my doc if it's even possible for me.

[@lunacouer]

@@Noel.Chmielowiec I think that's a great idea ☺ It's good to know there's an extra thing out there, if the other treatments aren't working.

[@Artistico1479]

Thanks for this talk

[@Chrispurk]

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[@Chrispurk]

They sell shrooms and other psychedelics products ………..at all location

[@adambysko1787]

i wanted to go into Psychedelics study in collage and was told it would never pass an ethics board. people looked at me like I was crazy for wanting to research them. so glad the research is being done now.

[@teagueshwtchamp13]

I’ve been trying to explain this to my family for the last year and all I get is a frowned upon response and the hippy stigma but I know the true benefits. 😊❤

[@TheWolfox911]

I love this lady. My kiddo has OCD and she told me to her videos on axis triangle. I found out I have adhd through her! Got an appointment and I didn't miss one identifer lol. Starting TMS for 2nd time in June 2 years apart. They said they will see about spravato soon!

[@lisagraff8832]

❤ You Doctor Tracey

[@milakohen630]

Amazing as expected 😊 I wish we could hear a bit more about aromatherapy 👃

[@Indigo4Sol]

Hi, Dr. Tracey Marks. I’ve found your information to be extremely useful and I was wondering if you could do a video on how to cope with Misophonia? It’s something that I’ve struggled with for years and I’ve yet to find a proper way to deal with the condition and it’s triggers. Thank you so much.❤

[@stellascott2095]

I'll recommend you to a store I got some of psychedelic products Lsd, edibles cannabis DMT,mushrooms XTC, Xanax, vape pen and they Also help out with newbies and they give great treat....

[@thecatsbackyard4833]

Now this is my kind of video.

[@hanrockabrand95]

Timely! My doc is talking to me about trying this. Initial studies are promising. edit: Stop soliciting me

[@michaelk5824]

Quick trip report showing how fluidly almost mushrooms healed some of my thought behaviours. I am a person with a lot of nervousness and huge stress/anxiety underneath but I seem very chill on the outside. Taking shrooms in nature I was reflecting on old experiences/relationships/things that didnt work out or traumatic events and at this point I was able to actually feel Emotions of those things. I Was crying and feeling how things went wrong and I felt like I realized that my mind is my friend and wants to help me but we are scared sometimes. So Inwas crying about some things and also laughing in a very healing way. Since then Ive been more balenced and ruminating thoughts about bad past or bad future got greatly reduced. I am learning to feel what i need to feel and act out of love. blessings

[@michaelk5824]

crying at one point then also laughing and crying from laughing because I realized there is so much more freedom in my life to be happy and make a change. Also was laughing at spiders for being such strange animals like i was impersonating a spider in a respectful way though.

[@Scot_Tz]

I was prescribed valium once in Australia and my anxious mind just went away. I felt new again. I only had 6 pills. I cant imagine what natural psychedelics could do. Im a long term anti depressant user.

[@austinthornton8729]

Thanks!

[@DrTraceyMarks]

Thanks so much for the super thanks Austin!

[@josecolon5777]

Alway see the videos very good and interesting.

[@Beederda]

Psilocybin mushrooms changed my life. They eradicated my depression gave me a brand new breath in life. The psychedelics snowball is rolling and it makes me so happy that more people are being saved with the psychedelics renaissance ❤🍄

[@bipolarxtc]

Can they do brain scans on me to see which one of these drugs may or may not work best for bipolar disorder? I know for example they wouldn't give me MDMA due to the manic and depression risk. But, I already have such dramatic lows that I feel they can't get as bad as where they are. Currently on 1200mg Lithium, 45mg Buspar, 5mg Olazopine therapy once a week and psychatrist meeting once a month for 10 years. I've just never been able to feel happy for more than 5 or 10 minutes for the past 23 years.

[@Meandmymirror]

There are tests you can get from your doctor now that use your DNA to determine which medication‘s are best for you. The test was a life changer for me. I was on an anti-depressant that was not supposed to be very effective and it wasn’t. Now I am on a bipolar medicine. That seems to be working better. They also test for other medication such as anti-anxiety and pain medication’s.

[@sanelprtenjaca9147]

Great, great, great!

[@klumpatschk7373]

I love lsd, because there is not something like a hangover the day after. Mdma is terrible in this respect. Near the place where I live there is a retreat where they offer Iboga. Iboga sounds also interesting. I would like to try it and also Ayahuasca, but these things are so expensive.

[@musicbrazilian7065]

I heard Iboga trip last 24 hours or more is it true please?

[@klumpatschk7373]

@@musicbrazilian7065 I don't know. I saw that it would cost me 3500 € and lost interest 😬

[@KristinaKieu]

I don't see a link in the description of the video for the Free 2023 Master Your Mind Workshop. Can that be added? Would love to attend if possible!

[@DrTraceyMarks]

Yes I will but here it is my.medcircle.com/free-workshop

[@johnkotzman3403]

Thank you., dr. Tracey marks, I've been watching your KZbin channel for quite a while, very good discussion,, my question is why would there be an age limit on these different things that seem to be working but they will give seven-year-olds Prozac

[@orlandocontrerascastro9472]

Greetings from Venezuela.

[@KonjikiKonjiki]

the MDMA therapy caught my attention with affecting the amygdyla. I'm in recovery from severe PTSD and and making great progress, but still go from zero to paranoid over unexpected sounds. I have loads of anger management behind me but still not chill. Like I am so tired of the problem it makes in my life, I would seriously look into travelling to the US for treatment.

[@jujubee90275]

I love Dr. Tracey Marks

[@DrTraceyMarks]

Thank you Hyun! ❤️

[@heatherjane910]

I have GAD and PTSD. I fairly recently started micro dosing ketamine and am supported by my therapist and MD. I’m wondering how effective the micro dosing really is? Is psilocybin or MDMA more effective?

[@tonyv9317]

Yea I would say trying psilocybin it’s better to microdose imo

[@Meandmymirror]

I think it’s different for everybody

[@wilsel1394]

Psilocybin has told me I am the person I want to be. It is like getting a friend who is constantly critical of you to shut the fuck up. The benefits build up and up, so you need to be patient with it.

[@JackPaul-rf7tx]

@isdoresekani1 Ship's discretely all psychedelics**

[@realwaifuproblems6934]

As a person with ADHD, microdosing with shrooms really helped me with my mood and thinking. Everyday dealing with a mode disorder due to my chemical imbalance of lack of dopamine psilocybin made me more in tune with myself and made me really happy to be in the moment. which lasted for a few months, psychedelics really does help with brain and i look forward for it to be legal. Thanks for the awesome insight and knowledge on this.

[@tomjerry5916]

She’s an Angel

[@andrewmiller6272]

The information given in this video is really close to being correct about some of the psychedelic medicine mentioned in this video

[@danielpercival]

My psychiatrist says I have passive suicidality cos I don't care if I live or die, have no motivation for life, feel little connection. Been thru the pills etc, all I can say is that they reduce the symptoms like anxiety quite well. For me that's what I feel psychiatrist can only offer at present. Occasionally do take an opiate painkiller just to have a slightly good day, like I treat myself I give myself once in a while. I keep going on a hope that one day psilocybin will become a treatment option that I can try before I give up on Psychiatry. But a slim hope as I live in Malaysia and an 70 so time is just no there as it takes ages for new treatments to trickle her.

[@JackPaul-rf7tx]

@isdoresekani1 Ship's discretely all psychedelics**

[@JackPaul-rf7tx]

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[@ks-gn8xk]

Does the nature of the trip (good/bad trip) effect the therapeutic benefits of psychodelics, say psilocybin for example?

[@renatoasiqueira]

I've been taking psilocybin for a couple months for ADHD. I feel good but some friends tell me I look too agitated. Is it ok to smoke recreational weed while microdosing?

[@DrTraceyMarks]

Hi Renato, the two drugs work differently in the brain, but I don't know if they would interact negatively if used together.

[@lelalu101]

I have been taking micros for over 6 months. While they are very different many people find positive results combining the two forms of plant medicine. I personally utilize medical and micro dosing together which allows me to manage my pain and chronic migraines

[@musicbrazilian7065]

Yes! Smoking weed will take away the anxiety caused by psylocibin.

[@Meandmymirror]

I really want to find my community so I can be prepared when they become legal. How do you suggest we find ourselves a therapist in advance? I know many therapists are underground, but those are hard to find if not impossible. Soon they will not have to hide anymore, and I want to be on the waiting list for treatment.

[@Crazywhitie]

I'm bipolar 2. "Treatment resistance" tired ketamine 6x treatment. Did zero for me. Never felt more them buzzed.. pretty much got up right away and walked out.. could have driven home easily.. it's hard to think about folding over that much money again for 6 six packs of beer

[@NotInMYName_AntiZionistJew]

Can you comment about psychedelics and ADHD? I’ve found personally and have heard it from some youtubers that LSD especially also affects dopamine, which ADHDers are somewhat deficient in.

[@acceptinglife6491]

I had a religious experience from THC (an edible). It definitely is a psychedelic imo

[@karencamp741]

My husband is bipolar and has tried all prescribed meds out there and nothing has helped him as much as micto dosing.

[@karencamp741]

Although I don't believe doctors, pharmacy, and the government should be able to control these psychedelics and make it illegal for the general public to have access to without a prescription.

[@jujubee90275]

Pls Kyle put up that link for the Ketamine treatment in Bev Hills.

[@AnnointedCai]

😂idk why this was funny to me. But I might want to try that too

[@sammywhatammy]

Dr Marks, I don't know if you're going to see this, and I don't know if you have access to anyone doing the research on MDMA use, but... Any research conducted on any treatment should also look at long-term effects, longer than a few months if it's possible to do so. For anyone researching MDMA, they should ABSOLUTELY talk to ravers. My last roommate is a raver and she talks about how she definitely feels a kind of "serotonin burnout" she calls it - a feeling that she can only get so happy because her receptors got fried from too much E recreational use. I hope that this is helpful somehow.

[@Meandmymirror]

That’s because she’s taking it recreational and very often. It’s meant to be taken in a session with a therapist. I’m not sure what the recommended protocol is but it’s not like you take it every night and go out and dance for hours.

[@allinaday9882]

Matt! You had a “psychedelic” drug ( ketamine) treatment over a year ago. What do you think?

[@JohnMartin-hp2ll]

I get visuals on thc when i get high enough on it mainly auditory

[@sarahenson9659]

Does anyone know if studies are being done on psychedelics to treat depression and anxiety in people who are neurodivergent?

[@Ivy-peters]

Maybe not

[@FriendlyTalking2]

I really want to find addiction recovery for a behaviour addiction.

[@ZeroScapes]

For THC, I personally have had visual and auditory hallucinations on high dose edibles.

[@editorjeannie2318]

What about for people with bipolar? I have had two episodes twenty years apart where I lost touch with reality and had to go to the hospital BUT that break in reality was also really profound for me and helped with my thinking - is it possible if I did something like this under a controlled environment it would help or would it be more detrimental?

[@CircumcisionIsChildAbuse]

are psychotic breaks common in bipolar? was it psychotic depression?

[@karencamp741]

My husband is bipolar. He is 50yrs old. We have been married 29yrs and I've watched him struggle with every single medication and treatment available and none worked. He couldn't even hold a steady job. He has been micro doing for about 5 years now and u would never know he even has bipolar anymore.

[@rosiebuddy4763]

@@karencamp741 my husband of 9 years (he’s 67) was diagnosed with bipolar in 2019 after having a manic episode that turned into psychosis which landed him in the psych ward for 9 days. He had never been diagnosed before that although I eventually found out that his relatives always thought that he might be bipolar. This was the first time that he went psychotic at the age of 63. At the beginning of our relationship I just thought that he was a very moody person with passive aggressive behavior. And those traits took about a year to show up (after the “honeymoon” phase ended). Since his diagnosis he’s had 4 psychotic episodes. Two of them landed him in the hospital but for the other two, his psychiatrist was able to adjust his meds before a full blow psychosis. He’s been on lithium for the past almost 4 years which either make him super lethargic or if the dose is adjusted even a smidgen to get him out of the lethargy he tends to go manic pretty quickly. So my question for you is this: I’ve read that micro dosing can throw bipolar people into mania, especially the ones who are more on the manic side (like my husband) than those who are more on the depressed side (my husband doesn’t experience depression, just extreme lethargy) and should be avoided. Is your husband’s bipolar more manic or depressed?

[@editorjeannie2318]

@@CircumcisionIsChildAbuse I don’t know if they are common, but it definitely happens when the mania gets completely out of control- not sure about the psychotic depression part

[@CircumcisionIsChildAbuse]

@@karencamp741 has he received psychotherapy? do you all understand the origins of his bipolar disorder or are we treating it like a bacterial infection?

[@bigsarge2085]

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[@Meandmymirror]

After I started microdosing mushrooms, I no longer wanted to drink alcohol. Not that I had a drinking problem but I enjoyed a few glasses of wine sometimes. Now I just don’t want it. It’s weird.

[@carlmeeks8632]

No but thc is awesome

[@janepate]

And shrooms too❤

[@luannagalietti6432]

Where do you get a supply of these supplement? If you go to the primary care, you get prescribed anti depressants. Ny I anxiety medication that make the anxiety worst. I need something for anxiety. PTSD

[@stellascott2095]

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[@stellascott2095]

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[@stellascott2095]

They're got great psychedelics products

[@Chrispurk]

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[@Reborn0134]

My daily dose of the psychedelic treatment rabbit hole

[@couchsurfingsam]

At LOW doses, THC causes me powerful and vivid psychedelic experiences. Yes, I do get a lot of people who tell me that I don't know what I'm talking about. I'm not really sure how you can question a person's subjective experience.

[@philip-at-tube]

I believe you.

[@mwngw]

In my late 60's and mentally stable, I'd really like to try Psilocybin to change my perspective to earlier traumas and catastrophic thinking. But, I fear the possibility of a "bad trip" and even an induced schizophrenia. Thoughts?

[@philip-at-tube]

Maybe start with micro-dosing; be cautious.

[@ramseyk.389]

My personal opinion is that “There is no such thing as a bad trip” sounds crazy, but I believe that there are things to learn inside of bad trips. A bad trip tells you exactly what not to do, in my case, that was be afraid. Bad trips are not fun and they can be dangerous but if you have a strong mind, you’ll be able understand that if you see something that scares you isn’t real in the slightest. The according to most people are, do not trip alone and have a trip sitter (sober and capable person), do not trip if you’re scared, having a bad day, going through something upsetting or scary because you’re very likely to have a bad experience. Having faith, letting go of fear, what ifs and control is the prevention of a bad trip. The last rule is start with a low dose, you don’t want to have a bad trip on a shit load of psychedelics. As far as the earlier traumas, I don’t know what the trauma was but I personally wouldn’t worry too much about it, if anything it may help you. It’s true that not everyone has a mind that can handle psychedelics but a psychotic break is unlikely. Even with past trauma, you should be okay but no one can promise you anything. I would consider professional advice from a psychologist or someone that would know about possible warning signs of being sensitive to drug induced psychosis or any psychosis really. Also, if you do have a bad trip or are still worried about it, antipsychotics kill trips. They’re easy to get ahold of, anyone with depression can ask for them. There may be a natural medication with antipsychotic properties too if you don’t feel like telling a half truth. Good luck and I hope you find what you’re looking for.

[@carlmeeks8632]

I know they help

[@JackPaul-rf7tx]

@isdoresekani1 Ship's discretely all psychedelics**

[@JackPaul-rf7tx]

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[@christinagoins2012]

I've been contemplating micro dosing.. Not sure exactly the dose

[@ells_alright9873]

I have huge problems with my joints after quitting taking antidepressants. They are ruining. Can it be a withdrawal syndrome? And it's been lasting for too long (more than 6 months or so). And blood test showed inflammation. But now it's fine (inflammation issue).

[@ash8004]

How lomg were you taking them???

[@ells_alright9873]

@@ash8004 about 1.5-2 years if memory serves

[@ells_alright9873]

@@ash8004 and I quit them because of a liver damage, we called ambulance and I stayed at the hospital. Lol I am lucky😂 and I had more different side effects

[@ash8004]

Jesus. I have been on them for a little over 3 years and I want off. Mushrooms are 1 million times more helpful and all the stupid ssri does is give me withfrawal symptoms when I forget to take a pill

[@miyaiun4723]

Hi. Try some tea from plants that fight inflamation. You can find a channel that shares infirmation about these plants. I hope you will find your solution soon.