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Microdosing for Depression, Psychedelics & SSRI's with Dr. Erica Zelfand - 59

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If you have questions about microdosing for depression or how to approach psychedelic experiences while on SSRIs, this episode is for you. My guest today is Dr. Erica Zelfand is a licensed family doctor trained in both conventional & natural medicine and takes a holistic approach to treating mental illness, recognizing psychedelic medicines as one tool among many to help support mental wellbeing.

In this episode, we cover:

  • What the research says: The science of psychedelics and how they help treat depression
  • Microdosing schedule for tapering off SSRIs
  • How much to start with when microdosing
  • How to taper off SSRIs using psilocybin
  • Microdosing for neurodegenerative diseases
  • Her take on microdosing as a neurotropic
  • The difference between psilocybin and LSD
  • Her suggestion around what to microdose with if you're more prone to anxiety
  • The difference in side effects between psychedelics and SSRIs

Click here to access the full transcript, all resources mentioned throughout this episode and learn more about Dr. Erica Zelfand.

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If you have questions about microdosing for depression or how to approach psychedelic experiences while on SSRIs, this episode is for you. My guest today is Dr. Erica Zelfand is a licensed family doctor trained in both conventional & natural medicine and takes a holistic approach to treating mental illness, recognizing psychedelic medicines as one tool among many to help support mental wellbeing.

In this episode, we cover:

  • What the research says: The science of psychedelics and how they help treat depression
  • Microdosing schedule for tapering off SSRIs
  • How much to start with when microdosing
  • How to taper off SSRIs using psilocybin
  • Microdosing for neurodegenerative diseases
  • Her take on microdosing as a neurotropic
  • The difference between psilocybin and LSD
  • Her suggestion around what to microdose with if you're more prone to anxiety
  • The difference in side effects between psychedelics and SSRIs

Click here to access the full transcript, all resources mentioned throughout this episode and learn more about Dr. Erica Zelfand.

  continue reading

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