Depression treatment with psilocybin

Psilocybin and depression

The awareness that psilocybin sessions are a very strong treatment method for depression is increasing. Scientific studies increasingly show that psilocybin is most effective in treating treatment-resistant depression. All these studies are based on a single high dose of psilocybin without lifestyle changes. What would happen if all test subjects were also advised to live a healthier lifestyle outside of the psilocybin session?

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The trip therapy treatment for depression

The majority of our customers suffer from depression. From the work experience of trip therapy, we learn that the results of depression treatments with psychedelics such as psilocybin work even better if we make an action plan to promote physical and mental health. We do this with trip therapy based on an intake and neurotransmitter question test so that we can improve the neurochemistry of the brain before the psychedelic session. This, together with some extra preparation, provides a good basis and a better psychedelic session.

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For whom is psilocybin therapy not suitable?

Psilocybin and certain medications definitely cannot be taken together. There are also a few other physical contraindications that we should take into account. Furthermore, some mental health conditions can be worsened by the use of psychedelics. Here are the contraindications.

Physically:

• High bloodpressure
• Heart and vascular disease
• Brain hemorrhages
• Pregnancy

Mental:

• Schizophrenia
• Psychosis (sensitivity)
• Borderline

Medication:

• SSRi: citalopram (Cipramil®) – escitalopram (Lexapro®) – fluoxetine (Prozac®) – fluvoxamine (Fevarin®) – paroxetine (Seroxat®) – sertraline (Zoloft®) etc…
• SNRi: Venlafaxine (Efexor) – Duloxetine (Cymbalta) etc…
• TCA: mitriptyline (Tryptizol®) – clomipramine (Anafranil®) – imipramine – nortriptyline (Nortrilen®) etc….
• Benzodiazepines: oxazepam (Seresta), – diazepam (Valium) – alprazolam (Xanax) etc…
• Medicines for high blood pressure: (methyldopa, guanethidine, reserpine)
• Tramadol and similar resources.

If you use a medication that cannot be combined with psychedelics, you can discuss with the prescribing doctor whether you can gradually reduce this medication. So never just stop taking medication without consulting your doctor. A psychedelic session can take place two weeks after complete abstinence from the above medications.

The first steps in depression treatments

Step 1

We can gradually call depression an inflammatory disease. The decrease in serotonin, dopamine and GABA is often a result of nutrient deficiencies and/or mild to severe inflammatory reactions in the body. It is best to do as much good as possible by identifying the causes as much as possible. Let's start with a good diet that reduces the risk of nutrient deficiency and inflammation. Read the next blog for more information about the anti-depression diet.

The antidepression diet

Step 2

If you are allergic to certain foods or substances in the environment, it is good to avoid them as much as possible. Allergies also increase inflammation levels and therefore the risk of depression. Requesting an allergy test can provide very useful information.

Step 3

During sleep the body and brain are repaired. Good sleep is an important factor. During sleep, a hormone called BDNF is released, which restores areas of the brain that have generally declined in health due to depression. BDNF appears to play a greater role in preventing depression in men than in women.

Tips for better sleep

Step 4

View the image below and assess which causes of stress and therefore inflammation you can eliminate. The more you do good, the better all parts of the fight against depression will work together.

Step 5

Implement our advice that we give after registering for trip therapy for a period of 1-3 weeks.

Start the intake for trip therapy here

Step 6

The psychedelic session causes changes on a physical level. New connections are created in the brain through neurogenesis. This effect in itself improves mood. In addition to these physical changes, insights gained during the psychedelic state can cause changes in thinking and behavior. All these changes together provide the desired result. Change is therefore the key to success in a world where the only thing that always remains the same is... change.

How many psilocybin sessions are needed?

For the treatment of depression, most clients only need 1 or 2 sessions, of which the first session is often at a lower dose than the second. There is a period of approximately two months between these sessions. These two months are used to work with the insights. Everyone does this in their own way.

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How have other people experienced trip therapy for depression?

We have a number of reviews on the forum from customers who have undergone a psilocybin session to combat depression. Here are the hyperlinks to a number of reviews:

Psilocybin therapy review

Trip therapy against depression

Tripping against depression

Medium truffle trip against depression

Trip therapy in Schiedam

How can we help you?

Everyone is unique and needs a slightly different approach. What other goals do you have outside of depression treatment? Depression is often accompanied by anxiety complaints. In any case, let us know your total location via the intake or contact form so that we can take a tailor-made approach.