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It has a remarkable effect on people with PTSD.

Can confirm! The ability it grants to evaluate a past experience without succumbing to the overwhelming emotions associated with said experience were invaluable in helping develop a different perspective, ultimately a more healthy one.

Microdosing? Or do you mean a well set trip?

Well set trip. Microdosing I feel is more appropriate for non-traumatic / daily / typical stresses, or obtaining a mild peek at clearer consciousness / awareness.

A well set trip in my case as helped me personally where nothing else did. It had the same effect on friends that suffered from the same issue.

Also I will share that I have a sibling that suffers from depression. At one point we said okay we are going to try this in a controlled setting with friends. 6 months of happiness. This should be a regulated and available treatment.

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