SgtPepper

In my experience, You have to ground yourself in consciousness. Clarity allows one to see the bigger picture. Ego Life is about growth and moving to a place in the world that resonates with your inner Being, physically, mentally, and spiritually. Unpleasant realities can be part of this growth process. I think during these unpleasant realities, we have to continue having hope and look for solutions to current circumstances, understand that nature is in constant motion. Change is happening every moment. Some people get discouraged by difficult circumstances and this could lead to what Psychologists call "learned helplessness" (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Learned_helplessness). If we are in bad circumstances, the best way to get through is to be positive, change the way you look at things, see the bigger picture, have hope, focus, grow, and best of all, meditate. In addition, I think psychedelics can be a powerful tool to break people out of any mental patterns. It destroys ego and then builds it up again.

When that happens to me, I feel that it is because I am feeling disconnected from my body, so my advice is to connect with your body, feelings, and emotions. I think physical movements are great for this such as yoga, jogging, or dancing.

IME, psychedelics are helpful with addictions, so taking mushrooms may not be a bad idea. I do not really know how one can distract themselves on mushrooms, not being honest or authentic is difficult.

There are pros and cons to both relationship styles and everyone is different. I much prefer monogamy because I am possessive and jealous which is something author said she struggled with.

Hehe forgive my ignorance.

I personally have not taken 5-meo, but from the research I have done, you should be pretty much be ready to die (not literally), its the ultimate surrender. Previous psychedelic experience may or may not help, so I am not sure it matters. Just be ready for an intense life changing event and let go. Be mindful that other traditional medicines such as psilocybin mushrooms, peyote, and ayahuasca can be also be healing and life changing.

Anybody who trips with a genuine curiosity to learn about the self can easily recognize the significance of self honesty, acceptance, and authenticity.

I have listened to music my whole life. I am in love with listening and playing music, but addicted? That is such a strong word. It brings me joy, but not in a neurotic way. Maybe you're just addicted to expressing yourself! Express yourself in other ways.

Bipolar is a serious condition. The only way to truly know whether you fit the diagnosis is to visit a professional. I also agree with others at looking at other possible variables that effect mood.

I enjoyed the video. I do not find him to be crazy at all from an existential place and in fact, it was very humanizing. Usually Leo has a tough and serious demeanor, but in this video he was much more free.