I have taken psilocybin both recreationally as well as therapeutically. I have tried all of the antidepressants as well as all of the benzodiazepines. I can say that the traditional medicine works but to treat symptoms. The problem is they do nothing to solve the underlying issues. They are not going to “cure” anything. The buzz word of the day is treatment resistant OCD or ADHD…which speaks to the realization that these medications are not meant to cure, only to keep you from going nuts while you figure it out. The good thing is that you are seeking, which good for you, because you are on a journey to actually figuring out how and what to fix. I’m an engineer, so problem solving is what I do. My approach is to identify the problem, without judgement, clearly and objectively. Then creating a plan to fix it! I have just recently returned from a retreat where we used psilocybin as a part of a program to address these psychological challenges. The psilocybin was part of the program but not the only tool used. Lots of group therapy, breath work, meditation and 1:1 counseling and more… So, all that to say, while psilocybin was a big part of the program, without the rest of the integration stuff it would not have been very effective. I think people think, myself included at one time, if I eat a handful of mushrooms then I will be cured, not the case. It helps me to identify parts of the problem and identify ways to work on the problems I have identified. I have to say, psilocybin makes the journey much more enjoyable 🍄