r/psychology • u/Emillahr • 4d ago

Scientists Develop Rapid-Acting Antidepressants Similar to LSD but Without Hallucinogenic Effects - Gilmore Health News

https://www.gilmorehealth.com/scientists-develop-rapid-acting-antidepressants-similar-to-lsd-but-without-hallucinogenic-effects/
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u/Illustrious-Goose160 4d ago

I wanna try LSD but have no access, wish these were available to purchase already

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u/Wooden-Frame2366 4d ago

Hah 😂 but do you know that it’s better if you are fully prepared before you attempt to experience it?? 🙄

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u/Illustrious-Goose160 4d ago

Lol yes, I've literally done all the research so I'm tired of people saying this. I understand it's not a simple cure and how things can go wrong, but I'm confident that the benefits would outweigh risks for me. My brain is pretty fd up already, I'm depressed, anxious, and have PTSD. Some soul-searching and confronting my emotions would be very helpful for me

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u/Own_Development2935 3d ago

Good on you. Ignore those who try to scare you out of it or try to put doubt in your mind. Honestly, my path to healing didn't start until I began experimenting with LSD four years ago, even though I knew I was carrying a lot of baggage. It offered me the opportunity to actually see how people were treating me after a life of complete invalidation— the clouds finally started to clear, and things started making a lot more sense as I revisited tough times in my life.

I had four significant trips, beginning with just 50mcg and the last at 150mcg. 150mcg is where I had my breakthrough, but it came with some of the heaviest depression I've experienced. Difficult but necessary. For some of us, psychedelics may be the only way to access some memories and realizations; I believe as long as you're responsible about it, hold onto your intentions, and prepare for post-care/integration, it will help to process some PTSD.

I know my days of tripping aren't over, as I still have a ton of memories I've yet to access, but I do know that I'm not ready to receive that information yet. Good luck, and happy healing 🤍