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Dr. Rosalind Watts
03/16/18
@ Y Combinator
The experience of psilocybin can be intense, often leading to feelings of dying or losing one's ego, which can be both frightening and beautiful for participants.
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Researching Psilocybin's Effects on Depression - Dr. Rosalind Watts
@ Y Combinator
03/16/18
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DR
Dr. Rosalind Watts
03/16/18
@ Y Combinator
Participants often describe the psilocybin experience as a turbocharged therapy session, where they confront deep-seated issues and emotions that they may have avoided.
DR
Dr. Rosalind Watts
03/16/18
@ Y Combinator
Participants often report that the psilocybin sessions felt more human and connected compared to traditional treatments, emphasizing the importance of the therapeutic relationship. Seventeen out of twenty participants experienced significant improvements in their depression after a single psilocybin session, feeling better for months, but many saw their symptoms return after three months.
DR
Dr. Rosalind Watts
03/16/18
@ Y Combinator
The preparation for a psilocybin session involves building trust and discussing potential fears, which helps participants feel more comfortable during the experience.
DR
Dr. Rosalind Watts
03/16/18
@ Y Combinator
Psychedelics like psilocybin can facilitate deep internal change, allowing individuals to understand themselves better and make significant life changes more rapidly than traditional therapies.
DR
Dr. Rosalind Watts
03/16/18
@ Y Combinator
For some participants, the effects of psilocybin lasted for about two to three months before their depression began to return, highlighting the need for integration after the experience.
DR
Dr. Rosalind Watts
03/16/18
@ Y Combinator
The therapeutic relationship in psilocybin sessions is unique; the participant is the expert on their own journey, and the guide's role is to provide a loving presence without directing the experience.
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Dr. Richard Schwartz
03/03/25
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Psychedelics can help individuals experience a sense of connection to something greater than themselves, which can be beneficial in therapeutic settings, especially for those facing end-of-life issues.
DR
Dr. Rosalind Watts
03/16/18
@ Y Combinator
After a psychedelic experience, individuals often feel a sense of flexibility and openness, which can lead to positive life changes if they take advantage of that window of opportunity.
DR
Dr. Rosalind Watts
03/16/18
@ Y Combinator
The therapeutic bond developed during psilocybin sessions is different from traditional therapy, as it fosters a more human and equal relationship between participants and guides.