Psilocybin and Dysthymia

Questions about Dysthymia and psilocybin therapy

Today I received the following three questions via email, and I would like to share the answers on the forum. Perhaps this can help more people.

1. Has it already been investigated whether psilocybin therapy has an effect on dysthymic disorder?
2. I am currently taking a low dose of antidepressants. Do I need to taper off first before having a session with you? If so, is this supervised?
3. What is the background of your therapists? I don't see any information anywhere about the people who work for you; what accreditation do they have, and can they be trusted during such a session?

Answer 1:

Currently, there are no ongoing studies that specifically mention dysthymia, and the studies being conducted on depression are general. As you can see via the link below, medications that stimulate serotonin and dopamine release or block reuptake are widely used, just as with other forms of depression and anxiety disorders.

Dystymia Investigations

According to various studies, psilocybin can often do better than those medications in a single or just a few sessions.

Answer 2:

It is best not to take antidepressants and psychedelics at the same time. It is best to consult with the prescribing doctor and ask if and how you can taper off the medication. By law, we are not allowed to advise whether and which medication you should take.

Answer 3:

There is no accreditation within psychedelic therapy yet. Therefore, you must find trust in a provider yourself, for example by reading reviews.

In trip therapy, the focus is on neurochemistry, and talk therapy only in second place; hence the background in biochemistry.

Read more here about me as a coach and how I can guide you to use your subconscious as your own therapist:

Reviews of trip therapy with Marcel