Benjamin Mudge – The Therapeutic Potential Of Ayahuasca For People With Bipolar Disorder
Given the evidence indicating ayahuasca’s efficacy for treating Depression, I question whether ayahuasca is safe and effective for treating Bipolar Disorder? There is concern that ayahuasca would trigger mania in people with Bipolar Disorder, but my research indicates that particular conditions of ceremony - involving ayahuasca teas made with particular brewing techniques - can facilitate a mood-stabilising medicinal benefit for people with Bipolar Disorder, without side- effects. There are cases of manic/depressive symptoms worsening with ayahuasca, so I analyse the circumstances influencing these results. In addition to set and setting, brewing technique strongly influences the outcomes: there are dangers for people with Bipolar Disorder drinking ayahuasca brewed with too much MAOI content, fermented Ayahuasca, or ayahuasca combined with other psychoactive substances. The many positive anecdotes, together with lessons learned from bad experiences and laboratory research, will inform a specific protocol for people with Bipolar Disorder to drink Ayahuasca safely and with medicinal benefit.
Filmed at Breaking Convention 2017 - 4th International Conference on Psychedelic Consciousness University of Greenwich London, June 30th-July 2nd 2017
https://www.breakingconvention.co.uk
The Temple of the Way of Light is a pioneering ayahuasca retreat center that works with indigenous Shipibo male and female healers in the heart of the Amazon rainforest. The Temple emphasises integration as a pillar of the healing and personal growth process, providing a strong network of support during and after the retreats. Via collaborations with ICEERS and the Beckley Foundation, the Temple is also at the forefront of psychedelic research.
To learn more, visit us at https://templeofthewayoflight.org/."
The Chaikuni Institute is a non-profit association established by the Temple of the Way of Light. It aims to complement the personal healing work facilitated by the Temple with social justice and environmental rights advocacy and action. Chaikuni focuses on empowering and accompanying grassroots projects and initiatives that are defined by the needs of the inhabitants of the amazon rainforest themselves.
To learn more, visit us at http://chaikuni.org/“
Given the evidence indicating ayahuasca’s efficacy for treating Depression, I question whether ayahuasca is safe and effective for treating Bipolar Disorder? There is concern that ayahuasca would trigger mania in people with Bipolar Disorder, but my research indicates that particular conditions of ceremony – involving ayahuasca teas made with particular brewing techniques – can facilitate a mood-stabilising medicinal benefit for people with Bipolar Disorder, without side- effects. There are cases of manic/depressive symptoms worsening with ayahuasca, so I analyse the circumstances influencing these results. In addition to set and setting, brewing technique strongly influences the outcomes: there are dangers for people with Bipolar Disorder drinking ayahuasca brewed with too much MAOI content, fermented Ayahuasca, or ayahuasca combined with other psychoactive substances. The many positive anecdotes, together with lessons learned from bad experiences and laboratory research, will inform a specific protocol for people with Bipolar Disorder to drink Ayahuasca safely and with medicinal benefit.
Filmed at Breaking Convention 2017 – 4th International Conference on Psychedelic Consciousness University of Greenwich London, June 30th-July 2nd 2017
https://www.breakingconvention.co.uk
The Temple of the Way of Light is a pioneering ayahuasca retreat center that works with indigenous Shipibo male and female healers in the heart of the Amazon rainforest. The Temple emphasises integration as a pillar of the healing and personal growth process, providing a strong network of support during and after the retreats. Via collaborations with ICEERS and the Beckley Foundation, the Temple is also at the forefront of psychedelic research.
To learn more, visit us at https://templeofthewayoflight.org/.”
The Chaikuni Institute is a non-profit association established by the Temple of the Way of Light. It aims to complement the personal healing work facilitated by the Temple with social justice and environmental rights advocacy and action. Chaikuni focuses on empowering and accompanying grassroots projects and initiatives that are defined by the needs of the inhabitants of the amazon rainforest themselves.
To learn more, visit us at http://chaikuni.org/“
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22:00 Very interesting to see how differently mescaline fits into the receptor.
Maybe that's why it's the best one. ;0)
@14:53 What's the issue with Florida Water? Do you have a longer version of this where you explain each bullet point on the slides?
thank you for all your dedication….ive been looking for retreats in the US and now i know i will have to be more careful..i was going to go off my meds for the retreat i didnt know there was more to than that even ….if you are ever in need of an odd case study im all in … pandalou112183@gmail.com …..again thank you
Fascinating. Thank you for doing this research and this talk.
I have bipolar disorder and I regularly participate in ceremonies of Ayahuasca and Jurema Sagrada. If I could help you in some way, feel free to contact me 🙂 Good luck with your project!
I would love to try it when it becomes available! I love your solid research! People stigmatize people with Bipolar Disorder and Science – to not go together when historically we have been front of the line! Much appreciation!
I would like to know when your cocktail is available
Anyone out there using microdosing shrooms for bipolar?
Is it true that I have to be off all psych meds for 1 month for ayahuasca ceremony? I am on 100 mg seroquel and find when I cut below 100 mg my anxiety is awful. Ayahuasca has been calling me and I really want to learn what what “she” feels is important for me to learn. Hoping a ceremony will give me clarity.
I would like a simple answer like “go to this place and you’ll be safe” lol now I have to figure out what statins they are using, how long they cook it and so on?? The guys church that was suggested isn’t google-able
Good luck Benjamin xx
I'm sorry I have to disagree. Bipolar disorder is not genetic. It is an HPA axis dysfunction. Which is a dysfunction and how the body deals with stress. This can be caused by exposure to chronic stress hormones in the womb of the mother during pregnancy or from a traumatic event in early childhood or in adulthood
E-mail us at ourtierramitica@gmail.com! We have research you may be interested in!
What was the logic behing not too much MAOI content? Why you think it's more problem? Sample size 1?
Looking forward to updates.