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Is Psilocybin Mushroom Advisable For PTSD Patient?

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Posted on Thu, 23 Jun 2016
Question: I have PTSD, complicated grief and surviver guilt. I don't smoke or drink. My bp has been normal since I quit smoking. I am not over weight and follow a healthy heart diet. The only med I take is dexetrim for add. I am 63 years old, female. Can I try shrooms? What is a safe dose.

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Answered by Dr. Chintan Solanki (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
avoid shrroms

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us. I can understand your concern.

Shrooms is not evidence based medicine; rather it can worsen anxiety in some cases. I recommend other medicines instead of shrooms.

Specific treatment of PTSD includes both medicines and cognitive behavior therapy(CBT).

In mild cases only CBT is sufficient. In moderate to severe cases initially medicines and then CBT is added. And later on medicines stopped gradually.
If medicines alone are used chances of relapse are more after stopping the medicines.

In medicines SSRI group of drugs (fluoxetine ,paroxetine, sertraline, escitalopram) are main stay of the treatment. I prefer paroxetine. Benzodiazepines group of drugs (clonazepam, lorazepam or etizolam) are used initially for short duration for fast symptomatic relief.

This specific condition is treated by psychiatrist. Medicines I mentioned are prescription medicines. You need to consult doctor for the same. Ir request you to consult psychiatrist personally to get rid of your problem.

Hope I have answered your query, I will be happy to help further.

Regards,

Dr.Chintan Solanki.
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Is Psilocybin Mushroom Advisable For PTSD Patient?

Brief Answer: avoid shrroms Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for writing to us. I can understand your concern. Shrooms is not evidence based medicine; rather it can worsen anxiety in some cases. I recommend other medicines instead of shrooms. Specific treatment of PTSD includes both medicines and cognitive behavior therapy(CBT). In mild cases only CBT is sufficient. In moderate to severe cases initially medicines and then CBT is added. And later on medicines stopped gradually. If medicines alone are used chances of relapse are more after stopping the medicines. In medicines SSRI group of drugs (fluoxetine ,paroxetine, sertraline, escitalopram) are main stay of the treatment. I prefer paroxetine. Benzodiazepines group of drugs (clonazepam, lorazepam or etizolam) are used initially for short duration for fast symptomatic relief. This specific condition is treated by psychiatrist. Medicines I mentioned are prescription medicines. You need to consult doctor for the same. Ir request you to consult psychiatrist personally to get rid of your problem. Hope I have answered your query, I will be happy to help further. Regards, Dr.Chintan Solanki.