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Join Dr. 1Drea Pennington Wasio at the Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Global Summit! #ptst #trauma

2 Oct 2024 · 1 min

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A short YouTube transcript excerpt (uploaded by Fleet Maull) in which a speaker explains that traumatic experiences can form rigid neural pathways reinforcing negative thoughts and behaviors, and that research suggests psychedelics—psilocybin, LSD, MDMA, and ketamine—may promote neuroplasticity, helping people break those patterns to process and integrate trauma and relieve PTSD or depression.

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You know, you have a traumatic experience, and it can create a rigid neural pathway that reinforces negative thoughts and emotions and behaviors. You know, that's where psychedelics come into play. The research is showing that psychedelics like psilocybin, which are found in magic mushrooms, lsd, and even MDMA and ketamine can promote neuroplasticity. So it appears that they're helping the brain break out of these rigid patterns, making it easier for people to process and integrate their traumatic experiences. And when you can break some of the rigid thought patterns that are associated with PTSD or depression, for example, that can really help to facilitate the formation of new positive pathways and mental frameworks.