Psychedelics After Benzo Withdrawal

Hey guys, I’m wondering if anyone has any knowledge on if psychedelics are safe to take after GABA and glutamate problems. I have taken psych’s countless times and I’ve had goof times and I’ve had not so good times like most of us. Something is different though. Ever since I decided to quit the benzos I feel like they interact with my brain chemistry way differently. I used to be. Big fan of ketamine, but when I tried it the first time when I got back it just left me confused. I decided ok well I won’t be touching this. Then I tried some No2, something I used to be impartial to but overall had enjoyment. This just gave me a terrible headache. So no more dissasociatives for me. I’m already experiencing depersonalization.

The only thing I had success with was psilocybin which I very much enjoyed. This was like 6 months ago but I remember feeling ACTUALLY relaxed even with the extreme glutamate levels and unregulated GABA receptors being fried.

I’m going to a music festival next month and I’m wondering if there is any information on LSD after benzo cessation. Alcohol caused kindling after a couple drinks so I’ll be avoiding that. I’ve come to realize that the only things that didn’t have a bad reaction were stimulants and psilocybin. Glutamenergic methods of action are still scary even after the amazing mushroom experience. Any thoughts? Also I used to enjoy having a “trip killer” on hand but now I guess I’d still have one but it’d be seroquel? 

Hey guys, I’m wondering if anyone has any knowledge on if psychedelics are safe to take after GABA and glutamate problems. I have taken psych’s countless times and I’ve had goof times and I’ve had not so good times like most of us. Something is different though. Ever since I decided to quit the benzos I feel like they interact with my brain chemistry way differently. I used to be. Big fan of ketamine, but when I tried it the first time when I got back it just left me confused. I decided ok well I won’t be touching this. Then I tried some No2, something I used to be impartial to but overall had enjoyment. This just gave me a terrible headache. So no more dissasociatives for me. I’m already experiencing depersonalization.

 

 

The only thing I had success with was psilocybin which I very much enjoyed. This was like 6 months ago but I remember feeling ACTUALLY relaxed even with the extreme glutamate levels and unregulated GABA receptors being fried.

 

 

I’m going to a music festival next month and I’m wondering if there is any information on LSD after benzo cessation. Alcohol caused kindling after a couple drinks so I’ll be avoiding that. I’ve come to realize that the only things that didn’t have a bad reaction were stimulants and psilocybin. Glutamenergic methods of action are still scary even after the amazing mushroom experience. Any thoughts? Also I used to enjoy having a “trip killer” on hand but now I guess I’d still have one but it’d be seroquel?

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