24 February 2024 21:35
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Is it possible that repressed memories / traumas surface during a psychedelic session?
It happens that repressed memories surface during psychedelic sessions with substances such as ayahuasca, psilocybin, LSD, or MDMA. Sometimes these memories are the person's own, and some individuals even claim to remember events that occurred to other people, such as ancestors. How 'real' these memories are is open to debate, but one could also argue that these false and real memories are genuinely experienced and may contain a (symbolic) meaning.
When using MDMA, memories are closer to verifiable truth than on hallucinogenic psychedelics. By suppressing fear through MDMA, some parts of the memories of the trauma can be accessed more easily. This same effect can sometimes be achieved with hallucinogenic psychedelics such as psilocybin, because the loss of ego results in less self-awareness and self-protection. Without self-awareness, less fear can also be experienced because there is nothing that can happen to the person, which provides the freedom to revisit the trauma.
Psychedelic therapy is not suitable for everyone!
Psychedelic therapy is not suitable for everyone and can worsen symptoms in a small group of people. Psychedelics can also be dangerous when combined with various medications. We recommend obtaining information about psychedelic therapy and undergoing a screening for contraindications. Below, we provide some links to help you get started.
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17 April 2025 10:34
Yes, it is certainly possible for repressed memories or traumas to surface during a psychedelic session — and this even happens relatively often. Psychedelics such as psilocybin (in truffles), MDMA, LSD, or ayahuasca can provide access to parts of the subconscious that normally remain shut off.
During a session with psilocybin, for example during a truffle ceremony, the ego can temporarily dissolve. As a result, a part of your usual self-protection disappears, making room for repressed memories and emotions. This can mean that forgotten or hidden experiences suddenly come clearly to mind — sometimes very factually, sometimes more symbolically or associatively. The experience itself is felt as real, regardless of whether it concerns factual or subjective memories.
At MDMA therapy, which offers Triptherapie with legal analogues, The emphasis lies less on hallucinations and more on reliving emotions in a safe, loving state of consciousness. MDMA reduces anxiety and increases empathy, allowing clients to access and process old traumas more easily. Many people report that thoughts and feelings come together in a unique way, enabling healing insights.
Psychedelic therapy It therefore acts as a kind of emotional 'unlocker'. It opens doors that normally remain closed. This can be particularly transformative, but also requires careful preparation, professional guidance, and proper integration afterwards. Triptherapie combines these factors in a holistic process — with an intake, tailored tools, therapeutic guidance, and aftercare — so that everything that surfaces can be processed responsibly.
Do you want to know if this is suitable for you or someone else? Then you can start with the without obligation. intake for trip therapy. This provides insight into suitability, safety, and the best approach.