12-25-2013, 03:15 PM
(11-21-2013, 11:45 PM)Parsons Wrote: I took such a large enough dose that I went through the mental experience of death. I was at home by myself so I panicked and called 911. I kept loudly claiming I was dying, so they offered to call my wife (who was at work). She came down to the hospital and of course I was fine in the end.
As a result, my wife insisted I never take any kind of drug like that ever again. I even tried to negotiate with her suggesting I would do it again in a much safer environment (supervised by a shaman or therapist), but she wouldn't budge.
I'm hoping to change her mind about it eventually but she's pretty stubborn about that kind of thing. Maybe they will release case studies about therapeutic use of ayahuasca and she will change her mind (she's almost done with her masters in psychology/therapy).
I strongly applaud your respecting the wishes of your significant other self on this matter! Perhaps instead of repeating your request for her permission, just ask her to research a substance or practice to help you and that she would approve.
If she won't do that, just let it go and protect the relationship as your highest priority.
Best wishes.