[kiliantics]

While better understanding is certainly useful, the framing does seem a little unfair to me. It's not like other treatments don't have their downsides. Most people will tell you they don't like seeing the dentist but few would say it's not worth it.

I've had bad trips on psychedelics and I actually think they tended to be some of the more beneficial ones for me in the long run.

[jtgverde]

Seems unfair to compare a "bad trip to the dentist" to a person experiencing severe psychological effects liking being unable to make human connections and feelings of loneliness for 30 years

Many of these experiences seem to have drastically impacted peoples lives in a very negative way. Much worse than a toothache!

[itishappy]

What does it mean to have a "bad trip to the dentist"? A dentist can also cause decades of discomfort, but most trips (both drugs and dentists) turn out great!