How to explore therapeutic use of MDMA/psychedelics (Toronto)
October 12, 2023 7:11 PM
I'm curious about exploring the use of MDMA and/or psychedelics for therapy. I'm in Toronto. What options could I look into?
Some background: I've had some trouble with anxiety/depression in the past at times, but mental health right now is pretty a-okay. I've done lots of traditional therapy, CBT, mindfulness etc. I've done psychedlics a few times, long ago (very positive experiences), never MDMA
I'm looking more for growth/flourishing/learning than treatment of a any particular malady or disorder.
Some background: I've had some trouble with anxiety/depression in the past at times, but mental health right now is pretty a-okay. I've done lots of traditional therapy, CBT, mindfulness etc. I've done psychedlics a few times, long ago (very positive experiences), never MDMA
I'm looking more for growth/flourishing/learning than treatment of a any particular malady or disorder.
MDMA-assisted therapy is usually for people with specific diagnoses, not a general treatment. Here is the website for the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies - Public Benefit Corporation: https://mapsbcorp.com/
posted by wicked_sassy at 8:16 AM on October 13, 2023
posted by wicked_sassy at 8:16 AM on October 13, 2023
I can't tell from your post if you're including psilocybin as a psychedelic. If you are, and you're looking for a structured approach that's ideal for beginners, I would recommend looking into popular methods like the Fadiman Protocol (brief summary: wait two days between each microdose, and microdose over a period of 1-2 months) or the Paul Stamets "stack," where you combine your microdose with niacin (B3) and the non-psychedelic mushroom Lion's Mane (readily available from most vitamin and supplement shops).
I have done the Fadiman Protocol a few times over the past two years, and it's been a huge help as far as making me more open minded and accepting. Since you've already done a lot of therapy and meditation, it sounds like you're probably in the right headspace (and have the appropriate foundation) to try microdosing.
I also recommend checking out the microdosing subreddit. It's a good resource where you can speak with folks who have meaningful experience and knowledge with microdosing not only psilocybin, but also MDMA and other psychedelics.
posted by nightrecordings at 11:00 AM on October 13, 2023
I have done the Fadiman Protocol a few times over the past two years, and it's been a huge help as far as making me more open minded and accepting. Since you've already done a lot of therapy and meditation, it sounds like you're probably in the right headspace (and have the appropriate foundation) to try microdosing.
I also recommend checking out the microdosing subreddit. It's a good resource where you can speak with folks who have meaningful experience and knowledge with microdosing not only psilocybin, but also MDMA and other psychedelics.
posted by nightrecordings at 11:00 AM on October 13, 2023
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posted by waving at 10:40 PM on October 12, 2023