/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>>8185043
LSD and other psychedelics such as DMT and psilocybin (aka mushrooms) can be wonderfully helpful, provided you take them under the supervision of someone you trust. People suffering from PTSD, severe depression, anxiety, etc benefit from the revelations and sense of peace that these drugs can instill. Unlike marijuana, that sense of peace can last far past when the drug wears off. These substances often strip away all the "junk" that life piles onto a person, and can allow them to see life, problems, and emotions with a certain amount of clarity that you couldn't normally, which brings a lot of personal revelation. Tripping with someone who can gently guide you away from a bad trip, such as a loved one or an experience therapist can bring huge change in your life. I speak from personal experience, I've learned a great deal more about myself. You can choose to take the spiritual approach to the things you experience or a more psychological, scientific approach, but either way it can be very helpful in those areas. These substances also have little to no negative health side effects, are not physically addictive and are virtually impossible to overdose on.
Psychedelics have gained a poor reputation as party drugs or hippie drugs, and when used irresponsibly, you can have a bad trip or do something stupid, but the drug itself isn't to blame in these situations, so much as the irresponsibility of the person taking them.
There are a number of studies I would suggest you look into, particularly regarding LSD. DMT: The Spirit Molecule by Strassman and Acid Test: LSD, Ecstasy and the Power to Heal by Tom Shroder are good reads as well, if you're particularly interested in the subject.
Here's a decent article that sums things up fairly well, I think, and links to various other studies that you can check out: www.medicaldaily.com/psychedelics-may-improve-mental-health-disorders-well-have-support-research-find-out-325780