Therapeutic Benefit and NLP
For the purpose of research and otherwise.
I'm square af to avoid a little controversy and focus on a sense of rationality while recognizing the necessity for grace under fire and the value of silence depending on circumstances.
However. I noticed a ton of trip reports and other "how-to" commentary and "whoa dude I'm like so high" I'm curious to see if anyone here uses substances for therapeutic purpose and healing, mind expansion beyond what might be considered hoaky enlightenment theory "whoa I have a hand and I literally am the couch right now," and combines entheogenic substance with metaprogramming or NLP instead focusing on building intelligence, expanding consciousness towards observation, reconstruction of self and environment? If so please drop a comment. I'd be curious to see how you've worked with it and what therapies you've benefited from.
Posted Jan 26, 2020, 12:54 PM UTC
I've only just begun this about a week or so ago, so take it with a grain of salt, but I'm currently microdosing ald-52, approx 10-30ug per dose. I started out taking it every other day, but quickly stretched it to every 2 days, due to aftereffects such as headache and irritability accumulating. I can safely say that while under the effects, I am much more aware of how I feel, and of my environment, and as a result can react or act upon such circumstances with more tactfulness towards my desire to improve myself, or root out unhelpful thought patterns. I haven't picked up any solid practices yet, but am finding myself more open to trying and exploring them.
Off days aren't bad either, I can still maintain a fair state of awareness for some time, without feeling too much of the typical aftereffects of the substance.
Any other side effects? Such as memory or cognition defect? Awareness and observation you seem to note are improved in your experience but I'm curious if you've experienced other downsides besides irritability. I say awareness and observation as they seem to go hand in hand with tact... which would also include a state of balance. Ald-52 derivative (correction: analog) of LSD? Micro gives a state of balance and tact? I haven't had any experience with LS in many years. I imagine it would provide a state of euphoria as well.
Have you attempted meditation under this influence?
Normally, I'm prone to depressive episodes in my sober state, so I think I can maintain better cognition and memory effects overall, in comparison. Not to mention, it is emotionally uplifting as well. Not entirely on the way of euphoria, but higher doses are known to produce that effect.
The only downside I can really make out is that taking it too often can result in, as I mentioned, mental exhaustion/depressive/negative emotional states, and while under the influence, personally, I've experienced some light jitters and mental stimulation. Though I doubt this would be experienced for everyone, and even less so for doses under 20ug.
I've not practiced any sitting/traditional meditation, but with an enhanced sense of awareness I have found myself being more mindful of any sounds, sights, and sensations around or within me.