I am not one to enjoy time spent in nature but there was this feeling I had that kept calling me to the forest, especially the bench located underneath the grapevines. As the the retreat progressed, my mood kept on improving. My mood did a complete flip to the positive and the people around me commented on how my energy was different, it was much happier. My outlook on life was completely shaken up as if i had this groundbreaking awakening moment. I was able to see my future if i went down different paths, suicide or prosperity. I felt my body render as motionless as if I were knocked out but my mind was still awake this resulted in my experience with two visions. Something about the atmosphere and the mantras put me in a deep sleep. My first journey was a breeze, I had the support from every spaceholder and felt guided in some way to healing. After a few days I found some strength to rise up out of my bed and be present with everyone in the ceremonies and in nature. I felt really bad because the spaceholders and especially Chi were concerned with how I was doing mentally. I was not able to sleep or eat and I started my descent back into yet another episode of darkness. My first few days there were intense, not because of the environment change but because I was coming down from heavy medication. This retreat was my last battle to end the war of the traumas that controlled me. I NEEDED and WANTED to feel like myself again. Eventually I woke up one day in the psychiatric hospital and decided for myself that enough was enough. In my worst moments, I have tried to commit suicide to solve my problems, I have tried to abuse substances to numb the pain. I was on the verge of loosing hope because I really tried my best to tolerate myself. In the beginning I have tried every home remedy and prescribed medications from my psychiatrist, all of which resulted in little or worse results. "I am diagnosed with major depressive disorder with mixed anxiety and have an acute form of PTSD. I can not express in words my complete gratitude to these people." The whole week was put together in a way that facilitated the safest environment to rekindle my social confidence, release deep fear and depression and understand a healthy model of masculinity. The love that all of the Truffles Therapy team put into their work is so tangible and I left the retreat having reconnected with myself and others and feeling a profound sense of peace and optimism. I became so close to the rest of the group over the week and feel like I have made friends I aim to keep for life. I was hesitant to have my first psychedelic experience in a group setting at first, but now I cant imagine any other way. Psychedelics are very powerful on their own, but I came to realise that the trip itself is only a part of the healing process, having the opportunity to experience community and learn from like minded people in a peaceful setting is priceless. Chi & Leti and their team put so much love and compassion into what they do and have created an experience that is profoundly mind altering. "After the Truffles Therapy retreat I wouldnt go to anybody else for a psychedelic healing experience. If you're interested in an above-board, legal, safe psychedelic experience, Truffles Therapy is a great option and I would recommend them 10 times out of 10!" *The vegan food was so tasty! (this, coming from a lifetime omnivore, who couldn't imagine going a week without meat) *Truffles Therapy did an excellent job focusing on integration during the retreat, as we spent a lot of much needed time discussing our psychedelic experiences in large groups, small groups, and one-on-one. Nature walks through the forest helped to put me into a peaceful mindset before and after my journeys *The accommodation in nature was breathtaking. Each space holder was always willing to be there for me to help heal in any way possible. No request was ever too big, and no problem too small. *The team of space holders made me feel so incredibly safe and comfortable during my psychedelic journeys, which is paramount during such a powerful experience. Truffles Therapy made themselves available ahead of time to help me prepare, and continue to make themselves available afterwards to help me integrate the experience. There was always a nice balance between structured activities (meals, yoga, breathwork, integration discussion, etc.) and free time. *The whole week was very well planned, structured, and executed, start to finish. I can't say enough positive things about my experience with Truffles Therapy! "I attended a 5-night retreat with one micro dose and two medium/high dose ceremonies.
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