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<\/p>\nIntegration is key to moving forward on the psychedelic path. Although some shifts may happen organically, a lot of it will need deliberate and intentional work.<\/p>\n
As I tweeted a while ago:<\/p>\n
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Returning to twitter after my recent digital detox, I asked the psychedelic twitter crowd:<\/p>\n
There was a great thread which covered many areas important to integration<\/a> and included: self care, quality rest, community, selective sharing, facing what came up, avoiding distractions, remembering your why, and setting intentions.<\/p>\n Answers came from knowledgable people around the world, including Psychedelic anchor David Wilder<\/a>, Canadian author James W. Jesso<\/a>, and mental health writer Sam Woolfe<\/a>, so I thought I would share some of my favourites here…<\/p>\n <\/p>\nTop Integration Tips From Twitter<\/h1>\n
Take Time Off<\/h2>\n
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Give yourself plenty of time and space to process the experience. During that period, make self-care your top priority.<\/em><\/h5>\n
@think_wilder<\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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Turn your phone off, have 2 days. One day for the experience and one to reflect and rest the day after. Remember to breathe and you\u2019re likely more resilient than you give yourself credit for.
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\n@DecrimNatureMN<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\nGet Quality Rest<\/h2>\n
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Get a good night’s sleep after the experience, so enough sleep (7-9 hours) and good quality sleep (avoid cannabis, alcohol, and benzodiazepines, as these can interrupt REM\/deep sleep, which are both involved in memory consolidation). The more you remember, the better.
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\n@samwoolfe<\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\nStay with the Experience<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Don’t distract yourself for the days after. Instead feel & embody all of the emotions that come up after the experience.
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\n@patti3001<\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n
Take time to feel into the emotional impressions left in you by the most significant moments of your journey, really feel into them, and then let yourself wonder about it. Journalling in this context is great, but be mindful to whom and how (and if) you choose to share the story.
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\n@jameswjesso<\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\nFind Community<\/h2>\n
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Beforehand, glean information from those you really trust about their experiences. Just like you know who to talk to in your circle about music or whatever, so to for the psychedelic journey. Also, integration can take forever so expect decades not weeks.
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\n@ddaardvark<\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n
Find some like-minded people to work with and start a journal or diary for your deepest thoughts. Be prepared to be vulnerable but don’t be afraid of it
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\n@society_welsh<\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\nRemember Your Why<\/h2>\n
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Remember why you tripped. Beginning to think about what you wanted from the psychedelic can be an important first step towards using the feelings and thoughts that came up in order for you to transform your life.
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\n@doubleblindmag<\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\nSet Intentions<\/h2>\n
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Don\u2019t be afraid of what the mushrooms are showing you. Listen to your mind & heart and proceed accordingly. Set intention. Everyone has their own journey
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\n@TheDailyShroom<\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n