The full-scale invasion of the Russian invaders has been going on for the third year already, and the war, which in everyday life is called ATO, has been going on for more than 8 years. In general, Ukrainians have been living under stress and constant nervous tension for more than 10 years. The loss of loved ones, one's property, uncertainty in the future, the search for temporary shelter, unemployment, and the constant threat of rocket and bomb attacks leave their mark on physical and, most importantly, mental health. The number of people who need psychological (and sometimes psychiatric) help is estimated by specialists to be in the millions. Since the end of the war with such an insidious enemy with huge human and material resources is still difficult to expect, there is a high probability that every Ukrainian will need the attention of a psychologist.
What problems are characteristic of our present
The most vulnerable categories of Ukrainians are Ukrainian soldiers, who defend the independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine every day at the limit of their physical capabilities. However, civilians also get their share of stress.
Most often, this leads to the development of:
- Post-traumatic stress disorder.
- Panic attacks.
- A constant feeling of anxiety.
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (stopped in childhood or adolescence).
- Problems with returning to social interaction.
- Problems with motivation.
- Fading of creativity.
- Insomnia.
- Erectile dysfunction on the background of anxiety.
What traditional medicine offers
Unfortunately, classical medicine is quite conservative and offers only repeatedly tested methods of treatment with dozens of confirmed studies. That is why new therapy algorithms are introduced to official guidelines in some places for a very long time, although in practice they show good results.
So, the main methods of assistance are considered to be:
- Work with a psychologist or psychotherapist.
- Taking antidepressants.
- Reception of neuroleptics.
- Reception of sedatives.
- Reception of tranquilizers.
- Taking antipsychotic drugs.
Despite the provenance of this approach, we fully understand that long-term use of the above-mentioned pharmacological agents also has side effects - addiction to some drugs, withdrawal syndrome, decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, loss of appetite, digestive disorders.
And in this case, it is worth looking at other methods that can, if not replace, then complement the classic ones.
Microdosing of red fly agaric
The red fly agaric contains many different components that give it useful properties. Among them are muscimol, muscarine, ergosterol, muscarufin, polysaccharides. Thanks to this, the mushroom has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antidepressant effects. And at the same time, it has practically no side effects.
Microdosing is a course intake of 0.2-2 g of red amanita per day for at least one month. During this time, the mushroom helps to overcome anxiety, normalize sleep, improves mood and restores cheerfulness, the desire to communicate with others, new ideas appears again. Amanita does not cause addiction and withdrawal syndrome. As soon as positive changes in the condition are felt, the reception is stopped, and resumed when the body signals such a need. In addition, red fly agaric generally has a positive effect on the human body due to its antimicrobial, antitumor, and anti-inflammatory properties. It can be combined with taking other useful mushrooms.
Such as the combed gooseberry and chanterelles.
You can read more about the benefits of microdosing for psychological problems in our materials:
- The use of microdosing in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- The use of microdosing in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
- Psychosomatics and microdosing of red fly agaric
You can buy amanita products and other mushrooms in our online store "Amanita" . A large selection of products that are always available.
