This is HUGE. I studied psychopharmacology in school, and have always had a fascination with psychedelics ability to increase neuroplasticity (the ability for the brain to change and adapt its function throughout life). While I do believe some people can greatly benefit from a “trip” in certain settings, it can also be harmful for some. Finding a molecule with the benefits of psychedelics, with no psychoactive effects, open up a WORLD of research to create new medicines and treatments for mental health. I am so excited to learn more about this.

https://www.vice.com/en/article/scientists-messed-around-with-lsd-invented-new-drug/

It's been awhile since I was on here last. I've been doing really good as far as mental health goes (minus the severe chronic secondary pain).

Besides that, things have been very difficult financially. I've got plenty of sacrament grown, but I'm still trying to pay for my other meds, kratom alkaloid pills (these work well for severe pain!), etc. Because of the cold weather, my chronic pain has been flaring up severely, plus there's some suspicious new symptoms going on in my health lately (severe thigh bone pain, strange bruises on hip within inches of the painful thigh bone but NO injuries, no appetite, increasing nausea, thyroid swelling, shortness of breath, etc.....there are other concerning symptoms).

I've got both of my regular doctors watching this, but I cannot shake this gut feeling that it's not "arthritis" (my PCPs first guess) and it's something more serious.

I went to the ER, and they did an ultrasound and X-rays on my right thigh, but there's no clots or anything showing.....although they won't tell you everything in the ER. You have to read the reports, etc.

I hope things get better for us all.

Hugs, mush love and light to y'all!!!!!!!!!!