Psychedelic-assisted treatment is all the rage, yet psilocybin’s history of healing long pre-dates its newfound relevance in modern medicine. What does the field of psychology have to say about its effectiveness? Let’s discuss the benefits and risks of this newly recognized therapeutic treatment option.
Why Psychedelics Have Burst Onto the Therapy Scene
Most people know psychedelics as the trippy drugs that some love to dabble in as an extracurricular. But do they have any power to heal? The theory is that the hallucinogenic medicine will help you confront trauma in more manageable ways when your mind is the most open to it. Most traditional forms of trauma work don’t involve pleasure, but that’s where magic mushrooms come into play.
Traditional therapy has limits. In certain cases, it’s extremely effective, but it won’t solve everything. That’s why the field of therapy often uses natural and pharmaceutical medicines to help make otherwise impossible breakthroughs. For a while, cannabis was the next big thing. But now, psychedelics have caught the attention of the medical field. Everyone processes trauma differently, and if those magic mushrooms can help you cover more ground, they could be helpful in mitigating mental health concerns from depression to anxiety. They could also be particularly beneficial for people seeking to move past sexual trauma.
The stereotype of the mystical psychedelic experience has its roots in truth. Hallucinogens can help you feel connected to something larger than yourself, and that sense of perspective is not easy to come by in day-to-day life. Helping your brain make those new connections can give you a lasting sense of purpose, ease, and acceptance of the human experience. It could also help you re-center pleasure, connect to your body, and feel more at ease in general—but also in the bedroom.
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Don’t Go It Alone
One of the most frequently touted benefits of therapeutic mushroom use is its ability to alleviate PTSD symptoms. Exposing yourself to difficult memories by using psilocybin is a safe and often pleasant way to deal with trauma. It can make your emotions feel less heavy and easier to carry. Processing your hallucinogenic experience can be useful, especially in the presence of a trained clinician.
Having a clinician facilitate can be helpful in numerous ways. It can put your mind at ease, and putting your mind at ease before taking a hallucinogen is crucial for having a productive experience. A therapist can help direct your focus toward what you want to work through, feel, or learn. Having someone to support you is vital during this vulnerable, potentially healing experience.
Psylocibin’s Healing Component
What can you expect during your hallucinogenic journey? Many users report that you may find a sense of closure, a new perspective, or some emotional distance that can be validating and healing for trauma stored in your brain and body. You may have a pronounced sense of clarity or understand where your flashbacks are coming from. You may even discover more about what you find sensual or arousing—and why. Finding sensual pleasure can be a healing reconnection to your body after trauma.
The therapeutic work may begin with using hallucinogens, but it’s certainly not where it ends. The experience you have could influence how you want to live your life afterward, leading you to create habits that incorporate more of the emotions you had during your psychedelic trip. You may realize you need an outlet for your creativity, a daily connection to nature, a restored sense of play, or a self-pleasure practice in your life.
Be Aware of the Risks
Of course, there are risks involved with psilocybin, too. Psychedelics are a relatively new frontier in the mental health field, and not every trip is a good one. Sometimes, hallucinating can be more intense than the patient was expecting, or it may bring up difficult memories that feel too large to deal with. Ego death is an experience that severs the connection between you and your body, which can be unpleasant but could also be a source of growth. When you’re disconnected from your body, some people experience a connection with the universe that can help you feel less connected to your own trauma. Rather than the state of numbness that many medications offer, you may discover deeper connection and lasting presence.
While some may be worried about an addiction component, research indicates that psychedelics may help treat addiction. However, individual use may vary.
Lastly, the legality of psychedelic use depends on where you live. Check your local regulations to ensure you don’t do something unsafe or illegal. It’s also an excellent idea to check with your primary care physician before trying psilocybin.
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