HPPD, Depersonalisation, Derealisation, Existential Crisis and Psychedelics

Many people receive benefits from entheogens and psychedelics, yet there are others that struggle with after effects and even persisting disorders afterwards. Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder (HPPD), Depersonalization Disorder (DPD), Derealisation Disorder (DPDR), and feelings of existential crisis are common. Read one man’s experience and some considerations for handling difficult after effects…

Psychedelics, Mental HealthArtful AlchemyJune 18, 2019DMT, Ayahuasca, Psychedelics, Mental Health, Reality, Ego, Death, HPPD, Depersonalisation, Derealisation, Existential Crisis, Fear, Consciousness, Awakening, Experiences

Why Using Psychedelics Requires Vulnerability

Anyone who has dipped into the DMT realm often enough can tell you that nothing is certain. Even the best sets and settings don’t bring guarantees. We are walking into the unknown and for all intents and purposes we are blindfolded. Just as it does in everyday life, walking into the unknown without certainty takes courage and vulnerability…

PsychedelicsArtful AlchemyMay 23, 2019Psychedelics, Ayahuasca, DMT, Consciousness, Awakening, Fear, Set and Setting, Dimensions, Self work