Recent content by Hope69

thank you!

I have always loved to travel. Despite nearing half a century, my preferred mode of travel is with a backpack, in cheap guest houses or hostels, and without and agenda. I had so much anxiety for the 3 weeks prior to leaving for Cambodia. My daughter was off travelling, I was home alone, and my...

For canadians looking to participate in MDMA phase 3, there will be a phase 3 trial in Montreal. I haven't seen it advertised much although it is supposed to begin fairly soon. there are people doing therapy outside of the studies. I suspect some are more appropriate "therapists" than others...

I'll add my 2 cents here. I don't believe in magic cures. If you are going to use substances that create non ordinary states research the substance/dose/ and therapeutic approaches. Generally accepted things to consider are : set. setting, and substance. Set=your state of mind ( you feel open...

Based on my experience, micro dosing doesn't cure trauma or the symptoms of trauma such as anxiety and depression, it does help me heal by changing the way my brain is working. But I still have to address the specifics (in my case I would say lack of trust, insecure attachments, learning to self...

I micro dose (mushrooms). I remain extremely grateful for the information that people have shared. I educated myself through forums, books, and by asking direct questions to two people who have been involved clinical trials and research (the therapists, not the clients) as well as by asking...

Congrats on your resilience and courage and successes.

I'm very bad at not over thinking, though I will suggest that trying to think and analyze when the mind is swimming is challenging and , for me, confusing. IT sounds like you are doing the right thing, grounding, caring for yourself. WHen emotions are high, getting to the root can be tricky as...

I think the important thing is you felt violated (though it sounds like a complete violation to me) and I would encourage you to trust your feelings. I agree wit Sophia that its important to work through the feelings for your own wholeness. No one has the right to touch you in a way that feels...

YEs. I still smoke sometimes, but I mostly vape. I was doing well cutting down the vaping but PTSD reared its ugly head, so I upped the nicotine in the vape to keep off the smokes. Lovely pics and glad you have this time with your dog.

I believe there is a huge connection between attachment and risk for trauma. That is my belief, but I'm sure research will be forthcoming. Our neuro pathways are set down in the first 3 years of life. Our resilience, beliefs about the world and ourselves. Anyone can be traumatized, but early...

Stopping in to say he. I also find mindfulness really helpful. Would love a doggy friend, we don't have the funds or time right now. Good luck getting through the removal of cigarettes, its not easy but your health is worth it!

Not at all. IF the purpose is to make sure you are safe, then it is important to keep in mind your psychological safety. IT possible the team did not understand or take account of this , however it is within your rights to set those limits, and I think important to set those limits to take back...

3 weeks is not long into a relationship. Listen to yourself. Just a heads up, if you have suffered from lack of affection do you really want to get into a close relationship with someone who says in the first few weeks they are not sure they can love. Forgive me if I'm wrong but it seems like...