Posted by BarbaraCat on April 28, 2002, at 13:02:16
In reply to LSD and Antidepressants.., posted by jay on April 26, 2002, at 18:20:56
Hi Jay,
As someone who has definitely been 'experienced' (I was at Woodstock and it didn't stop there), I have some knowledge in this area. I've had magical wonderful trips and I've also been stuck in the outhouses of Hell, most occurring when I was not on ADs but had a propensity towards instability and depression.First of all, the www.erowid.org site referenced by Phil is a good site, however their bias is for promoting hallucinogens, so it will be difficult getting an adverse opinion. The way that acid, psilocybin, etc., work is on the serotonin system, flooding the synaptic cleft with the neurotransmitter. It's a bit risky to fool around with this system if you've been trying to balance it through antidepressants.
I've dropped acid a few times while taking ADs and didn't have any adverse effects, enjoyed myself, felt wiped out for a few days - nothing too eventful. I also did ecstacy a few times as well, with the same outcome. MDMA, ecstacy, actually depletes the serotonin in the brain and I had a rough couple of days afterwards, felt very depressed, sleep was disrupted, but nothing terrible. I've mainly stopped since about 15 years ago, but the most recent event was a year ago New Year's Eve. I was in a good place emotionally and in a good environment. I'm also 50 years old, and healthy. It didn't harm me and I had a blast. I doubt I'll ever do this again, but who knows? As long as I'm feeling good psychically and physically I'm not worried, but then again, have no need or desire to partake of this particular gift at this stage of my life.
If you're going to indulge, then by all means build up your system, take plenty of vitamins, get sleep, prepare. In other words, because you're on ADs it's anyone's guess how the outcome will be. You may experience a rougher ride, or you may enjoy a neuroprotective effect. Who knows with such a potent, non-standardized, and wizardly substance? Also, if you're going to do it, be wise about it and don't overdo. Taking it too often is a sure ride to depletion and trouble. Take good care of yourself, honor your body, mind and the hallucinogen with respect as if you were preparing to partake in a sacred rite. Because, anything that can blow open your doors so powerfully deserves honor and respect. If you're gonna do it, for Pete's sake, don't worry or fret about it - dance your fanny off!!
anyone point me to *reliable and accurate* (non-biased) info on any bad effects of say LSD or magic shrooms in combination with antidpressants? Rock concert season is coming as summer is, and I know it's not the healthiest to be taking these things as a person with mental illness, but I *know* I will indulge. Please...can someone even relate any story's? I am on Welbutrin, Zyprexa, and prn clonazepam for a major anxiety disorder and major depression. I am pretty stable.(Touch wood!)
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