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  • f63076d894 Asks ...
    f63076d894

    I started having intense depression and anxiety out of nowhere about a week ago. About three weeks ago I was in a pretty significant car wreck where I was banged up a little, and about a month and a half ago I had a bad mushroom trip where I believed I had died. I have also done some competitive MMA fights as well, but I haven't done any in a few years, and do kratom on a regular daily basis. Any thoughts on what could help my situation?

  • Jim LaPierre Says ...
    Jim LaPierre

    Hi there and thanks so much for your question.

    You've certainly have had a lot going on of late

    My first thought is to always get checked medically

    I'd suggest seeing your Primary care physician for a consult

    just to err on the side of caution.

    The recent car crash was I'm sure overwhelming

    Coupling what may have been a traumatic experience with the

    overwhelming emotional experience of the experience you had on mushrooms

    Those two events alone would leave one susceptible to a depressive episode.

    I don't know your history and am mainly curious as to whether you've struggled with

    feelings of depression in the past?

    Either way - it feels like this is a good time to take stock and become introspective.

    Do some journal writing about where your life is - what if any unmet needs exist,

    what still hurts? Is your life moving in the direction you want it to? Are you living in

    a way that provides fulfillment and satisfaction?

    It doesn't have to be the case that something is wrong to increase your investments in you.

    I hope you have loved ones who support you and who offer feedback about what they're seeing in you.

    If I can answer further questions please email me: [email protected]

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