Episode 104 Psychedelics and ADHD 

Psychedelics definitely have potential to deal with mental health symptoms like anxiety and depression,they really helped me.

Great talk in Brixton the other night James, wanted to say hello and thank you, but didn't... thats ahdh for you.... anyway, really enjoyed the talk, you were great and a fascinating topic.

Right, so my link was deleted. But it was BBC reporting that legalising Psilocybin has been discussed in parliament, following a plea from an MP who suffered PTSD. Could it be the start of real discussions towards sensible legalisation and regulation of illegal drugs with medicinal benefits?

I'm also very much unable to take psychedelics. I tried to explain that I don't need them because I feel like I can turn a trip on and off, and taking psychedelics removes my ability to control that. After taking a break from diving into my psyche to focus on AcTuAlLy gEtTiNg tHiNgS dOnE, ive come back to binge watch your recent episodes. Im still very astounded (intrigued, impressed, proud) that you can talk so candidly about your insecurities and feelings without just breaking down into a puddle of tears. They're feelings I relate to, but i cant bring myself to talk like you do without a lot of pausing, breathing, and collecting. Thanks to the whole team that creates these podcasts. I love them a buttload!

Poor Mrs. ADHD! I hope she feels better soon, she's obviously feeling pretty poorly to sound like Mrs. Doubtfire...😂❤😉

That was sacrilegious. I'm convinced even Tom Waits could have done a more believable Mrs ADHD. I hope we'll soon again be hearing the soothing tones of Samanthååhr's mellifluous voice.

Poor Mrs ADHD ... mocked mercilessly 🤣. Am sure she'll get her own back 👊 ...And hope she's feeling better soon. Thanks so much for making this episode! It's such an in-topic and psychedelics sound like they have much promise. Due to the lack of evidence it's great to get perspectives from folks with your scientific backgrounds and expertise. I'd echo Alex's point about hating to be disconnected from reality, so the thoughts of macrodosing(*) scares the sh1t out of me. However, when you've tried ever antidepressant under the sun and keep hearing about how microdosing might be 'the one' and it possibly being a viable alternative/compliment to ADHD meds, then should I find myself in a field and see some magics, then I might accideliberately fall in some mysterious fashion and find myself with a pocket full of shrooms... Totally agree with the thoughts that people need to be very careful with what they put in their bodies ... the old chestnut of low and slow applies in spades! Hopefully the various governments of the world will get the research on psychedelics finished off ASAP and get these things out to the public! To think that in the year 2023 we are holding back on substances that are safe (safER than booze anyways!) and could help soooo many people is frustrating! ---------------------- * I heard macrodosing likened to having the equivalent value of many therapy sessions. James' story was fascinating in the insights shrooms allowed him to have. Thanks for sharing! ---------------------- PS Look forward to the future episode on ADHD med breaks. I take them every week and have caffeine only days and it definitely seems to help prevent tolerance building. So it'll be interesting to hear thoughts from others. Thanks in advance.

I used to smoke weed when I was younger as it helped me sleep through the night. With out it I was getting 1hr at night. However I hated the way it made me feel, tired, lazy and my head felt foggy.

Im 58;and just got diagnosed with ADHD, obviously ive had it all my life, but psychedelics particularly mushrooms were very helpful for dealing with my anxiety and fears.