I got a call from a friend today, who is dealing with depression. He has ready many such articles and has been microdosing on psilocybin mushrooms. He wanted my help to be with him as a sober person when he goes through the experience. I had to say no. I've two simple reasons.
1. Mushrooms are illegal in Australia. I don't want him or I to be part of any illegal activity.
2. Even though he argued that the big pharma wouldn't let this happen etc, modern medicine has saved so many lives that we at least should try to understand it better. I requested him to see a psychiatrist and go through therapy. Talk to the to professional and seek natural alternatives to prescription medicine, if available.
I could be wrong in my opinion. As a student of statistics, I'd love to read some study results on the effect of psilocybin before believing this.
1. Mushrooms are illegal in Australia. I don't want him or I to be part of any illegal activity.
2. Even though he argued that the big pharma wouldn't let this happen etc, modern medicine has saved so many lives that we at least should try to understand it better. I requested him to see a psychiatrist and go through therapy. Talk to the to professional and seek natural alternatives to prescription medicine, if available.
I could be wrong in my opinion. As a student of statistics, I'd love to read some study results on the effect of psilocybin before believing this.