Healing Through Dissociation
Exploring the complexities of trauma treatment, Andrew discusses how dissociative states, such as those induced by Ketamine, can paradoxically facilitate healing. He highlights the importance of accessing a calm state of mind while reimagining responses to trauma, suggesting that this approach may enhance neuroplasticity and lead to transformative change. The conversation also touches on the surprising therapeutic applications of substances traditionally associated with recreational use.In this clip
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Related Questions
How can dissociation help in the context of the episode Dr. David Spiegel: Using Hypnosis to Enhance Health & Performance | Huberman Lab Podcast #60 and the clip Ketamine and Trauma?
If the goal is to diminish the physiological response, then if the person works to change their physiological response immediately after being triggered, would that over time also diminish the physiological response and therefore break the conditioning? Am I right? For example, if a person had a traumatic experience with a spider, but every time the person sees the spider or gets activated through a trigger and immediately after uses breathwork to calm the body, would that work like retelling a narrative to extinguish the fear? Did I miss something?