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Catharsis | '''Catharsis''' can be described as the process of purging or releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed negative emotions. This effect is purgative in nature and very effective for helping the individual overcoming conditions such as PTSD and other things relating to suffered past traumas. This repeatable effect of varying consistency and strength (depending on the substance) is mostly reported among the natural tryptamine psychedelics such as [[psilocin]], [[4-AcO-DMT]], [[iboga]] and [[ayahuasca]]. | ||
This process of purging or catharsis has been recognized as being one of the main effects and functions of ayahuasca and its healing nature. Ayahuasca's healing and cathartic effects are well known among those who work with the medicine but can easily be overlooked by those who are inexperienced or expecting a typical visionary plant experience. This process of purging old emotions and traumas (no matter the substance) is often described as feeling very natural and cleansing; sometimes throughout the whole experience sometimes not until the very end. The cathartic process generally starts off difficult and sometimes very physically intense which is then followed typically by deep introspection and an analysis of one's character and past events. Experiences significant or painful in that person's life can rise to the surface and be relived. | This process of purging or catharsis has been recognized as being one of the main effects and functions of ayahuasca and its healing nature. Ayahuasca's healing and cathartic effects are well known among those who work with the medicine but can easily be overlooked by those who are inexperienced or expecting a typical visionary plant experience. This process of purging old emotions and traumas (no matter the substance) is often described as feeling very natural and cleansing; sometimes throughout the whole experience sometimes not until the very end. The cathartic process generally starts off difficult and sometimes very physically intense which is then followed typically by deep introspection and an analysis of one's character and past events. Experiences significant or painful in that person's life can rise to the surface and be relived. | ||
People consistently describe reliving traumatic events and witnessing painful memories, emotions and even encountering dead relatives while in these seemingly profound but dreamy cosmic voids and expanses. The experience is often very reflective and very "visual" for the mind's eye and is usually very vivid in that sense. It is usually described as feeling incredibly natural and healing and often coincides with a sense of what people have come to call Gaian-mind. After the purging is over most users report feeling rejuvenated and revitalized with the enhanced will power to heal themselves in their everyday lives. The effect manifest itself in a very hortatory and profound way. This feeling of being 'healed' or discovering one's own power to heal can often resonate with the user in the long term and hold for days, weeks, months or even years. | People consistently describe reliving traumatic events and witnessing painful memories, emotions and even encountering dead relatives while in these seemingly profound but dreamy cosmic voids and expanses. The experience is often very reflective and very "visual" for the mind's eye and is usually very vivid in that sense. It is usually described as feeling incredibly natural and healing and often coincides with a sense of what people have come to call Gaian-mind. After the purging is over most users report feeling rejuvenated and revitalized with the enhanced will power to heal themselves in their everyday lives. The effect manifest itself in a very hortatory and profound way. This feeling of being 'healed' or discovering one's own power to heal can often resonate with the user in the long term and hold for days, weeks, months or even years. | ||
===Psychoactive substances=== | ===Psychoactive substances=== | ||
Compounds within our [[psychoactive substance index]] which may cause this effect include: | Compounds within our [[psychoactive substance index]] which may cause this effect include: | ||
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Revision as of 06:53, 23 July 2016
Catharsis can be described as the process of purging or releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed negative emotions. This effect is purgative in nature and very effective for helping the individual overcoming conditions such as PTSD and other things relating to suffered past traumas. This repeatable effect of varying consistency and strength (depending on the substance) is mostly reported among the natural tryptamine psychedelics such as psilocin, 4-AcO-DMT, iboga and ayahuasca.
This process of purging or catharsis has been recognized as being one of the main effects and functions of ayahuasca and its healing nature. Ayahuasca's healing and cathartic effects are well known among those who work with the medicine but can easily be overlooked by those who are inexperienced or expecting a typical visionary plant experience. This process of purging old emotions and traumas (no matter the substance) is often described as feeling very natural and cleansing; sometimes throughout the whole experience sometimes not until the very end. The cathartic process generally starts off difficult and sometimes very physically intense which is then followed typically by deep introspection and an analysis of one's character and past events. Experiences significant or painful in that person's life can rise to the surface and be relived.
People consistently describe reliving traumatic events and witnessing painful memories, emotions and even encountering dead relatives while in these seemingly profound but dreamy cosmic voids and expanses. The experience is often very reflective and very "visual" for the mind's eye and is usually very vivid in that sense. It is usually described as feeling incredibly natural and healing and often coincides with a sense of what people have come to call Gaian-mind. After the purging is over most users report feeling rejuvenated and revitalized with the enhanced will power to heal themselves in their everyday lives. The effect manifest itself in a very hortatory and profound way. This feeling of being 'healed' or discovering one's own power to heal can often resonate with the user in the long term and hold for days, weeks, months or even years.
Psychoactive substances
Compounds within our psychoactive substance index which may cause this effect include: