I have heard it described that neorochemically following a substantial psychedelic experience the experiencer has the equivalent of a post major disruption event. This makes sense from an evolutionary biology point of view that post disruption there is extra neuroplasticity that enhances ability to change established life patterns. This manifests in psychogical testing, which shows as much as a two standard deviation (?) Reduction in things like anxiety. This is why psychedelics were the subject of research in the 50’s, e.g. Timothy Leary, Bill Wilson (Mr. AA)’ etc.
The dark aspect is that post psychedelic neuroplasticity creates a vulnerability for the entry of pure evil, e.g. the Manson family, and the potential for an evolutionary dead end. Don’t forget Charlie’s federal parol officer had only one parolee and Charlie skated on violations and crimes under circumstance that will never be explained. This all relates to MK Ultra I think because those who studied how Charlie could take advantage of post psychedelic neuroplasticity had no idea how he did it. Don’t forget Ted Kazinski was their attempt.
I think that human societies taking halucinogens has provided a comparative advantage, e.g. Yamnaya vs. Neolithic hunter gatherers. Hallucinogens can be quite helpful for those that suffer with anxiety and PTSD/CPTSD - this is my primary source of interest for this subject.
Microdosing for depression and anxiety etc seems helpful or larger doses in controlled environments and punch out further mental acclimation for sufferers
Like I stated after first time unpleasant I decided to defeat the fear thing if it all and approach it with knowledge and expectation
It worked despite the Manalishi awareness lol
I found mushrooms and peyote buttons more manageable
Probably 50 times maybe a few more and often outdoors bonfires and camping or early college. My last trip I was 19 at the dead in Tuscaloosa
I see people today who have panic attacks on high grade weed and edibles
I strongly urge them to avoid tripping because the similar malaise is far more severe
I’m 65 now and my only drug is my wife of many years who has held up miraculously but other some percs on occasion for spondylosis of the neck and RA that’s it though I might smoke weed again one day especially if she did but it just puts her to beddy bye
I like the taste of booze and know my reds and love a crisp lager but I don’t like the anesthetic affect and find booze so detrimental having seen it abused by people I love or loved
Anything in moderation helps folks get through the anxiety of life is ok with me in moderation
A lot of this is just how you’re made and raised and personality you inherit largely
I’ve PTSD mildly not like 6 months A Shau valley but enough and I found clonazopam in therapeutic doses took the edge off and lessened my anger at perceived threat awareness for about a year and fell in love and just quit but that’s just me
Girls or girl
Cigars La Gloria Cubana
My addictions
Have a good day I enjoy the conversation
I realize from the perch of 50 years later I romanticize it a bit
It didn’t work like that for everyone but I know 75 year olds who still trip but at smaller doses
On a spiritual level, this is absolutely true.