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Has anyone on this forum tried "magic mushrooms" for pain? A friend suggested it but mentioned that it's best to have someone with you to help "navigate" the trip. I did some research and discovered a few things:
The chemical in these mushrooms (psilocybin) is somewhat hallucinogenic. Recent studies have shown that it may help with chronic pain by reprogramming the brain's persistent pain channels. The effect may last weeks, months, or even a year. With that said, the chemical is classified as a class 1 drug, the same as heroine and cocaine. Currently, these mushrooms are illegal in most states. I guess you have to "know someone" to get them.
It'll be interesting to see the responses. Thanks.
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@heisenberg34 I have not tried for pain. I am interested in the replies you might get back. The only magic mushrooms I knew of were in high school 50+ years ago growing under cow pies, definitely hallucinogenic. Please be careful, now I’m much older I try to be wiser and safer than those carefree teenage years.
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Yes I just tried a therapeutic dose of Psylocybin 2 days ago. I did it on a clinical pathway with a registered psychologist. There is a pathway put out by John Hopkins hospital . You have 2 prep talk sessions, the dosing day is literally almost all day . Then afterwards you have 2-3 integration talk sessions to figure out what the experience means and how to apply it to your pain journey . I had to buy the mushrooms online and had to make the tea myself as they are not fully recognized here in Canada for pain . They are for major depression and PTSD. There are very encouraging results coming through the literature but it’s early days. Unfortunately my experience was rough as had a lot of nausea and pain …a very unusual reaction , so I’m an outlier.