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by dionidium 3688 days ago
Did it help you realize that you didn't have problems?

Something like that. This is actually a pretty common sentiment. I know a lot of people who experimented with psychedelics in their 20s who in their 30s have said some variation of, "I don't think I'd want to do them now. I have too many things on my mind."

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I completely agree with this as I am in the same boat!

But what people in their 30s really mean is they are unable to relax because they have so many more obligations and problems on their mind.

But believe me -- this problem is remedied by hanging out with good, positive people you trust and removing yourself from a stressful environment.

Nah, for me it's an admission that some things are now harder or impossible to reverse course on. You can't reverse time, and making dramatic changes to your life after you're settled with people depending on you has the potential to upset a lot more lives than your own.
I dunno, I think psychedelics can actually help you accept that fact and rid yourself of any nagging "what if?" questions (i.e. mid-life crisis scenarios, etc). For most people, they're more likely to confirm your sense of identity than challenge it. They're great for helping you rid yourself of your insecurities.
I agree except that I don't see why dramatic changes are necessary after any such experience.