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What if my anxiety or depression increases during treatment?
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Healing from depression and anxiety is rarely a straightforward journey. It's a process marked by ups and downs, where symptoms may fluctuate in intensity before eventually subsiding. The road to recovery is winding, with unexpected turns and detours.

While embarking on psychedelic therapy, it's easy to get caught up in unrealistic expectations of rapid healing. However, swift relief is not the standard experience for everyone. Some may experience a temporary intensification of symptoms before improvement begins.

This temporary symptom intensification is a common part of the healing journey and does not necessarily indicate treatment ineffectiveness or personal mistakes. This resource aims to discover the reasons behind this phenomenon, providing insights into the underlying mechanisms and processes involved.

Just as the ebb and flow of tides are natural rhythms, fluctuations in symptom intensity are a natural part of the healing journey. Recognizing and accepting this non-linear path allows individuals to approach the therapeutic process with a more realistic and compassionate mindset, navigating the ups and downs with greater ease.

Click here to find out more about this part of the healing journey.

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