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Self-Care Practices with Psychedelics - A Qualitative Study of Users' Perspectives
Ist Teil von
Journal of psychoactive drugs, 2023-04, Vol.55 (2), p.159-169
Ort / Verlag
United States: Taylor & Francis
Erscheinungsjahr
2023
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MEDLINE
Beschreibungen/Notizen
This article explores the psychedelic experience from the users' point of view and through the lens of self-care, a concept within the domain of health and well-being. In a time of renewed interest in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, we aim to contribute to a better understanding of these substances by exploring their role in different settings. A phenomenological approach was used in this study. We conducted semi-structured interviews with 19 psychedelic users and inquired about the relationship between their experiences and self-care. Analysis of the interview data was based on inductive content analysis. Most participants reported using psychedelics with self-care intentions in ceremonial, recreational, or private settings. Self-perception and existential meaningfulness were identified as the main mechanisms of self-care. Participants also mentioned difficult experiences and adversities that impair self-care. The results suggest that for some people, the use of psychedelics may be experienced as part of a self-care process and may improve self-care abilities in naturalistic settings.