Ibogaine For Depression And Pain Management (Page 2) (Top voted first)

This thread is to discuss Ibogaine as a means to treat Depression and Pain Management, including, but not limited to, anxiety, IBS, joint pain, brain fog, shortness of breath, backpain, FMS, CFS, anhedonia, sleep problems, racing thoughts, loss of libido -- symptoms which are often associated with depression.

I would like to start a discussion on the subject since there is a lack of information regarding Ibogaine as a viable treatment option for Depression. Most information on the web only deals with Addiction treatment.

This is an off-shoot of the thread Ketamine for Depression. You can find more information regarding my past history with depression and avenues of treatment that I've pursued in that thread (for example see post # 392 over there).

Ibogaine. Ibogaine is the root bark of the Tabernanthe Iboga (Iboga) plant that is native to western Central Afrida. Iboga stimulates the central nervous system when taken in small doses and induces visions in larger doses. It has been used sucessfully to treat Opiate Addiction in just one treatment with zero withdrawal symptoms. In other words, Opiate addicts are said to be cured of their addiction in just one flood dose. I've also found reports of successful treatment for Depression. Those who have been treated with Ibogaine report that they experience a sense of renewal/rebirth, as if their brain has been reset to a state prior to their addiction or depression. (* I would liken the "reboot" of the CNS to those resulting from a medically induced Ketamine coma)

The Flood Dose. Ibogaine dosage is based on age and weight of the individual and it usually measures 15mg/kg, enough to put the individual into a lucid dream state, when upon awakening they experience a psychological rebirth.

Legal Status. Ibogaine is classified as a Schedule I drug in the United States, and it is illegal or restricted in various parts of Europe. Those who seek treatment are often limited to obtaining the Ibogaine through the internet grey-market and self-administration, or visiting the Ibogaine clinics which exists in Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, The Netherlands, or going to Gabon to experience Ibogaine through the traditional rite-of-passage rituals of the Bwiti discipline.

I would like to limit this discussion to Depression and Pain Management, as there are already plenty of resources on the internet that discuss addiction treatment. Please leave faith and spirituality at the door.

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Just an update. So far I've performed 2 ibo floods since Jan 2014. The feeling of confidence / positivity lasted for about a month after the first dose, and the depression/heaviness started to creep in afterward. It was bad for about a week after but my mood stabilized in the following weeks leading to my 2nd flood.

I had some complications during my 2nd flood dose and ended up purging most of the dose so the after-effect wasn't as pronounced and only lasted about a week. I'm feeling ok right now. Much more level headed and more present than before taking the ibogaine, but not quite where I think the ibo can take me.

I plan on flooding again in June, but this time performing a flood dose via enema to avoid the purging.

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So far I've done three flood doses since Jan 2014. Though the weeks following a dose are awesome, my condition eventually reverts back to a level of depression that's not quite as bad as when I've started the flood. I've no plans of flooding again for a few months to allow my body to recover and normalize.

I've done some reading on treating depression with Ayahuasca and it seems like a more viable option at this time since its cheaper and recovery time is a few hours. I'll include more detail when I have more experience with it.

Until then, best of luck all.

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hi 888 I have read your posts re: treating depression with ibogaine or AYA. I did intend going for the ibogaine but have read about your experience and results with AYA and I now want to go along the AYA path. I was prepared to spend mega amounts of money to go to a clinic in PERU but you have revealed to me that there is another option ie the DIY approach. I am fully prepared to go with DIY treatment but I have no idea where to obtain the AYA. Endless searches online lead to a brick wall. please 888 where can I obtain the AYA? I have other questions re: dosage etc but first things first. NAMELY, where can I obtain AYA? I so hope you reply to this message. As you know one does not live a life while suffering with depression. Your messages have given me hope of getting out of the darkness I have been in for many years and months ago I stopped all prescribed meds as preparation for doing things my way. Hence research into ibogaine and AYA. I wait in anticipation of a reply from you.

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DizzyD, I cannot recommend that you go on an Ayahuasca trip on your own. You really need an experienced guide.

It's been several months since my last dose of DMT and I feel great, but I know that there's still healing to do, so I've scheduled a visit to an Ayahuasca retreat in June 2015.

If you'd like me to go into more detail you can contact me. Just ask the admins for my email using their contact form.

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Hi 888. It appears from most of the research I have done that ayahuasca is the way I have to go in order to experiment with myself in order to seek some release from the soul destroying, self debilitating forms of depression that comes in many guises. Sad to say, but I have never been able to function as a fully fledged member of the human race for my wings were clipped by the depression and I could not fly or even live normally. Everything in my life was destructive and so dysfunctional. I realise today the only thing I really wanted to destroy was the depression. Yet in the process and confusion of trying to destroy the depression I caused harm to my body, mind, emotions and spirit. I let others harm me and I in turn hurt people close to me. Basically I became a warrior of destruction, lost and alone, never realising the harm I was inflicting on myself was tantamount to a crucifixion and slow suicide. No wonder the depression got worse......! Ingesting prescribed meds, undergoing ECT, taking opiates to lift my mood etc, moving house many times, dissociating from family, unable to form friendships....(the lit is endless). These strategies just enabled me to put a plaster on a gaping wound. But the wound got bigger and more profound. As a warrior out to initially destroy depression I have to concede and surrender and shout "NO MORE"...enough is enough. The prescribed meds are gone but I do still take a very small dose of opiates to lift my mood when the going gets to tough. Will not take the opiates on a daily basis in order to avoid addiction.

Upon surrender and giving up trying to fight the depression using orthodox ways I came across ayahuasca and ibogaine. EUREKA! You see despite the surrender, the fear of depression killing me in and of itself terrifies me. It's got me in it's grip (fear of depression).... so the depression still has control over me. I would hate to die never to know what it feels like to experience love and give it to others....to feel free. Along with all the other research into ayahuasca and your enlightening threads I have been given hope. Sincere thanks to you 888. I may yet find my wings? You mentioned in one of your threads that you had a somewhat demonic experience with ayahuasca and awed on the side of caution. I receive you warning. Yet I question myself and ask: What equates hell? I have been in hell for years so will knowing hell and experiencing it put me in good stead for a demonic experience should it happen with ayahuasca? The devil is in the detail and it will either kill me, cure me or drive me totally insane in the truest sense of the word. Oh I long to feel free and fly without the bondage of depression, to feel real and face life as it comes instead of running away and hiding in depression. Hiding in a cocoon, supposedly for protection!!!!!!! but dying bit by bit. What a con job!

888 thanks yet again. I have requested your e-mail details from the admins of this site as was suggested by you in a earlier post. The reason for this is not to harp on about how depression affects my life but to delve into the issue of ayahuasca as means to help me with depression. One must be open and come to live in the possible solution rather than the problem. Its time to listen to my internal voice be it right or wrong. As I do this it would be less scary if I had further help and support from someone such as yourself who has travelled the road I hope to travel. Our journeys will be different but hopefully I will reach the same destination. Only time will tell. "When the pupil is ready the teacher will appear"! We are all teachers and pupils in this world but mother ayahuasca may want to teach something that I know nothing about namely "healing" that my ego mind knows nothing about and can't conceive what healing really is. As Freud says: Ego mind leads to death.

Have gone on long enough 888. I really would like to make contact with you. if my request for your e-mail contact does not come through could you please make a request to admins for my e-mail contact details. I'm not very good with technology as my brain does not retain information.

humble thank you

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Hi 888,

I would like to know more about your ayahuasca treatment. Tq

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Hi.... Interesting that you did your own treatment and now you have decided to go to a retreat or you have already gone as it is January, 2016, when I am writing this. How are you doing? I am curious if you did go on the retreat, where it was located. Just so you know, I did Ibogaine for addiction and it worked. I am suffering from neurogenic facial pain and looking to see what might help me. Thx...

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888, I've done some research into various non prescription treatments for depression and am wondering how you are now? Are you still using ayahuasca? Is your depression still gone?

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I suffer for years with severe depression but the past two years have been especially brutal. Tried many anti depressants, ketamine, series of TMS. Nothing has helped, except for Vyvanse which does give me relief but I'm scared of building up tolerance. Than what? ..looking into Aya, Psilocybin and Ibogaine. I'd lovw to know how you are doing and what if anything helped you. (I hope your in a good space these days!).

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Hi Meloncholy. I read your post. You didn't address it to anyone so I thought I'd respond. There is a Vyvanse and depression thread here. Have you seen it? My shrink has mentioned Adderal, but not other ADHD meds. My oldest daughter has AD, but that's the only instance in my family. I'm also considering mushrooms. There has been research in to their use and the use of other psychedelics In smaller doses they are very safe -- non addictive. I talked to my shrink about ketamine, but he didn't sound very supportive. I'm in Canada and it is very difficult to find a dr who will prescribe oral ketamine. IV transfusions are unheard of. I hope you get some relief soon.

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Ann, was your question ever answered? Jw bc I also take metrolopol and have tried SO many anti depressants, with not much results apart from side effects! :( I know this is an old post, just wondering if you found your answer and ehat, if anything, has helped? Thank you in advance for your reply; )

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Anti depressants will fatten you up! What could be better than that? Oh yeah, the hair loss from the keflex that got me in this ibs mess to begin with.

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The drug you allude to is the main precursor of coke. It would be a schedule one. It very well may have experimental value under strictly controlled environments.

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Depression has a etiology of multiple sources. Financial, serotonin, genetic, others. SSRI's, SNRI's, Wellbutrin,others have mixed results. While not submitting ANY medical advice, my TX is as follows (for what it is worth ) 1. 20 Mg. Mixed amphetamine salts combo, IMMEDIATE release tid, Celexa and Abilify. It works and has worked for decades. I don't suggest you do this without consulting your prescriber.

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