Self-Care Practices with Psychedelics - A Qualitative Study of Users' Perspectives.
Journal of psychoactive drugs January 1, 2023 Carla Mendes Soares, Ângela Leite, Marta Pinto 10 citations
Based on interviews with 19 psychedelic users, the experience of using psychedelics can function as a form of self-care, particularly in ceremonial, recreational, or private settings. Self-perception and existential meaningfulness were the main mechanisms through which self-care occurred. Participants also reported difficult experiences and adversities that hindered self-care. The findings suggest that for some individuals, psychedelic use may be integrated into a self-care process and potentially improve self-care abilities outside of clinical settings.