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Dialogue: 0,0:00:49.30,0:00:56.26,begin_name,,0000,0000,0000,,{\pos(320,330)}{\fscx115}WORKING WITH\N{\fscx102}DIFFICULT\NPSYCHODELIC\NEXPERIENCES
Dialogue: 0,0:00:56.97,0:00:59.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Hi, my name is Donna Dryer.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:59.52,0:01:06.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I am a psychiatrist trained at Harvard Medical School\Nwho has devoted myself to understanding a widely used,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:06.32,0:01:11.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,yet poorly understood, class\Nof psychoactive drugs -- psychedelics.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:12.39,0:01:19.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,At some point in your lifetime, you might\Nencounter a friend, acquaintance or family member
Dialogue: 0,0:01:19.20,0:01:21.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,who decides to try a psychedelic drug.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:22.16,0:01:28.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In the vast majority of cases, there will\Nbe no physical or psychiatric emergency.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:29.22,0:01:36.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But, if someone was experiencing profoundly\Ndifficult emotions and needed your help and support,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:36.17,0:01:38.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,would you know how to lend a hand?
Dialogue: 0,0:01:40.42,0:01:46.59,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This video is intended as an educational tool\Nto provide some basic information
Dialogue: 0,0:01:46.71,0:01:52.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,about how to help someone who is having\Na difficult psychedelic experience.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:53.71,0:02:01.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We do not advocate the use of psychedelics outside\Nof legal contexts, such as religious or therapeutic settings,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:02.14,0:02:08.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but we recognize that such use does occur\Nand that it is wisest to educate young people
Dialogue: 0,0:02:08.11,0:02:11.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to reduce the harm that such use can cause.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:12.76,0:02:19.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We hope that this video provides a springboard for you\Nand your class to discuss the uses and risks
Dialogue: 0,0:02:19.11,0:02:24.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of psychedelic drugs with your\Nfacilitators and with your parents.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:26.40,0:02:33.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Psychedelic drugs include LSD, or "acid",\Nmushrooms that contain psilocybin,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:34.14,0:02:39.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,peyote which contains mescaline,\Nand ayahuasca which contains DMT.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:40.56,0:02:48.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Psychedelic drugs have a long history\Nof use for religious and therapeutic purposes in many places of the world.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:49.52,0:02:55.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Since 1960s, psychedelics have been\Nused as a "party drugs", recreational drugs,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:55.40,0:03:00.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and often are used under\Nunsupervised and dangerous circumstances.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:01.02,0:03:09.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,However, it is important to remember there has never\Nbeen a fatal overdose of pure LSD, psilocybin mushrooms,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:09.66,0:03:12.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,peyote, mescaline, or ayahuasca,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:13.02,0:03:18.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,although any individual can have a negative\Nphysical reaction to any psychedelic drug,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:18.56,0:03:22.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,especially if the person has\Ntaken other medications or drugs.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:24.35,0:03:31.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The effects of psychedelics vary tremendously\Nand are extremely difficult to categorize,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:31.10,0:03:36.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,since they can provide access to\Nvastly different states of consciousness.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:36.46,0:03:43.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They affect different people, in different places,\Nand at different times, with incredible variation.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:44.21,0:03:48.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Yet the effects of psychedelics\Nare not completely arbitrary, either.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:48.92,0:03:57.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Psychedelics often reveal conscious awareness of subconscious material
Dialogue: 0,0:03:57.66,0:04:05.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This can include repressed memories, feelings\Nabout various current life circumstances, fantasies,
Dialogue: 0,0:04:05.47,0:04:07.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,deep fears, and so forth.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:09.05,0:04:16.35,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Furthermore, these thoughts, feelings, and images\Nare usually magnified and sometimes distorted
Dialogue: 0,0:04:16.35,0:04:22.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,into disturbing visualizations and\Nbodily sensations, or bizarre thought loops.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:24.18,0:04:30.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Thus, if someone makes the decision to use a\Npsychedelic, it is important for that person to be prepared
Dialogue: 0,0:04:30.69,0:04:37.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to deal with unusual, and perhaps uncomfortable or\Nchallenging thoughts, images, and feelings
Dialogue: 0,0:04:37.79,0:04:39.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in an open and thoughtful manner.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:41.63,0:04:47.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,As a helper, it is important to stay calm and\Nto foster an environment where the person
Dialogue: 0,0:04:47.58,0:04:50.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,who has ingested the psychedelic substance
Dialogue: 0,0:04:50.62,0:04:55.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,feels safe to relax into his or her emotions and experiences,
Dialogue: 0,0:04:55.91,0:04:58.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,instead of fighting against them. 
Dialogue: 0,0:04:59.72,0:05:07.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Each psychedelic experience is strongly\Ninfluenced by two key factors: {\b1}Set and Setting
Dialogue: 0,0:05:08.06,0:05:15.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Set is the internal mental environment of the person\Nwho has ingested the psychedelic substance.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:16.15,0:05:19.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Setting is the external environment.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:20.67,0:05:26.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If someone uses a psychedelic in a chaotic\Nor potentially threatening environment,
Dialogue: 0,0:05:26.36,0:05:31.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that person is more likely to have\Na chaotic and threatening experience.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:32.89,0:05:37.45,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Likewise, if a psychedelic is used\Nin a safe, supportive environment,
Dialogue: 0,0:05:37.65,0:05:46.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it will be easier for the person to allow his or her experience \Nto develop in a coherent and potentially meaningful manner,
Dialogue: 0,0:05:46.82,0:05:51.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,though some parts may still be\Noverwhelming or psychologically jarring.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:53.35,0:05:59.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In the upcoming scene, we will watch a young man\Nwho is having difficult experience
Dialogue: 0,0:05:59.28,0:06:04.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,while under the influence of a psychedelic drug,\Nand demonstrate some general principles
Dialogue: 0,0:06:04.39,0:06:08.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,on when and how emotional support could best be given.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:37.29,0:07:41.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Yes, there are several people I haven't seen for a while
Dialogue: 0,0:07:41.48,0:07:45.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Whoa, look at Jason over there.\NHe's looking a little out-of-sorts.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:45.57,0:07:49.61,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Oh, yeah, I know Jason -- he used\Nto be my math tutor in high school.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:50.27,0:07:52.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Do you have any idea what's up with him right now?
Dialogue: 0,0:07:52.68,0:07:57.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Well, actually, Donald told me that they\Neach took two hits of acid a few hours ago,
Dialogue: 0,0:07:57.86,0:08:03.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but Donald went out for a walk\Nand now Jasons here by himself.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:03.17,0:08:07.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,That was pretty rude of him to leave Jason here tripping all by himself.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:09.57,0:08:14.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What Jason is experiencing is not just\Nlimited to what he is seeing and hearing
Dialogue: 0,0:08:14.80,0:08:17.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,, it is reaching the deepest levels of his mind.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:18.59,0:08:26.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Things usually taken for granted  like time,\N self-identity, or any other aspect of reality,
Dialogue: 0,0:08:27.14,0:08:31.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,can be as unusual as what he is seeing and hearing.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:32.53,0:08:35.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Oh, man. It looks like he's tripping out.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:35.53,0:08:38.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Yeah, he looks like he might be having a difficult time.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:39.16,0:08:43.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I'll go talk to him, to see\Nif he would like any company or help.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:43.98,0:08:48.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In the meantime, can you get my sketchbook,
Dialogue: 0,0:08:48.42,0:08:50.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,a blanket and a couple glasses of water,
Dialogue: 0,0:08:50.29,0:08:51.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and put them in the den?
Dialogue: 0,0:08:51.91,0:08:52.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Ok
Dialogue: 0,0:08:58.05,0:09:01.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Even though most psychedelic difficulties
Dialogue: 0,0:09:01.04,0:09:03.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,are psychological, not physical,
Dialogue: 0,0:09:03.84,0:09:06.59,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,if someone has taken a psychedelic drug
Dialogue: 0,0:09:06.59,0:09:09.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and is having a difficult experience,
Dialogue: 0,0:09:09.36,0:09:11.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,a helper should first assess:
Dialogue: 0,0:09:11.65,0:09:16.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Is the person concerned about his or her physical safety?
Dialogue: 0,0:09:16.29,0:09:21.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If there is any doubt about physical\Nsafety, a helper should call 911.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:21.34,0:09:25.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If not, try to find out some basic information:
Dialogue: 0,0:09:26.80,0:09:30.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What drug does the person think he or she took?
Dialogue: 0,0:09:32.90,0:09:36.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,How much of the drug does\Nthe person think he or she took?
Dialogue: 0,0:09:39.17,0:09:43.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,How long ago does the person\Nthink he or she took the drug?
Dialogue: 0,0:09:45.52,0:09:50.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Is the person on any other medications\Nor drugs, including alcohol?
Dialogue: 0,0:09:51.03,0:09:56.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,For further background information\Nabout drugs and/or drug combinations
Dialogue: 0,0:09:56.19,0:10:03.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the web site www.erowid.org\Nhas potentially useful information.
Dialogue: 0,0:10:07.54,0:10:14.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Hey, what's up Jason, how it going?\NIt's Carol... Remember me?
Dialogue: 0,0:10:15.54,0:10:16.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,How are you feeling?
Dialogue: 0,0:10:19.88,0:10:22.85,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I feel... I feel like Im going insane now.
Dialogue: 0,0:10:22.85,0:10:27.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I need to get out of here...
Dialogue: 0,0:10:27.45,0:10:31.89,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I'm sorry it's, uh, hard for me to talk now.
Dialogue: 0,0:10:32.60,0:10:35.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Thats fine.  Do you feel physically okay?
Dialogue: 0,0:10:35.98,0:10:37.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Yeah, physically i feel fine;
Dialogue: 0,0:10:37.98,0:10:40.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but the rest of me feels lik e it's being
Dialogue: 0,0:10:40.33,0:10:44.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,sucked into some sort a vortex.
Dialogue: 0,0:10:45.23,0:10:47.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Are you tripping right now?
Dialogue: 0,0:10:47.44,0:10:51.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Yeah, sure am.  Im tripping my face off.
Dialogue: 0,0:10:52.26,0:10:53.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Do you know what you took?
Dialogue: 0,0:10:53.48,0:10:58.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Two hits of LSD.
Dialogue: 0,0:10:58.94,0:11:01.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Do you know how long ago you took it?
Dialogue: 0,0:11:05.37,0:11:09.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Uh.. just... ...before, just before I came to this party.
Dialogue: 0,0:11:09.76,0:11:12.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Whenever that was.
Dialogue: 0,0:11:13.16,0:11:16.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Well, assume about two hours ago.
Dialogue: 0,0:11:16.29,0:11:21.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So youre probably going to be tripping for another six hours. 
Dialogue: 0,0:11:23.22,0:11:29.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Just so I know -- are you on any other\Nmedications, or alcohol, or any other drugs?
Dialogue: 0,0:11:29.60,0:11:30.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,No.
Dialogue: 0,0:11:30.41,0:11:31.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Thats good.
Dialogue: 0,0:11:32.34,0:11:41.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Im feeling really overwhelmed by this whole situation \Nall the people and noise are making me feel claustrophobic.
Dialogue: 0,0:11:41.99,0:11:45.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Wow, it sounds like youre having an intense trip.
Dialogue: 0,0:11:45.90,0:11:47.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Would you like some help?
Dialogue: 0,0:11:52.27,0:11:56.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Wanna tell me more about what youre experiencing?
Dialogue: 0,0:11:56.46,0:12:00.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Its so hard to explain. I feel like
Dialogue: 0,0:12:01.60,0:12:06.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The room, the people, it's overwhelming,
Dialogue: 0,0:12:07.51,0:12:12.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I feel like everyone's watching me,\Nand everyone knows Im going crazy.
Dialogue: 0,0:12:12.06,0:12:14.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I don't know what to do.
Dialogue: 0,0:12:15.06,0:12:18.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I've heard those are common\Nfeelings when someones tripping.
Dialogue: 0,0:12:18.00,0:12:19.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Yeah?
Dialogue: 0,0:12:19.12,0:12:22.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Actually, Ive heard that it's important for
Dialogue: 0,0:12:22.39,0:12:26.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,a person on psychedelics to explore their feelings,
Dialogue: 0,0:12:26.27,0:12:28.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,even if they are difficult.
Dialogue: 0,0:12:29.10,0:12:34.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you like, Roger and I can sit\Nwith you until you're ready to go home.
Dialogue: 0,0:12:35.88,0:12:38.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We're you're friends, you can feel safe here.
Dialogue: 0,0:12:38.75,0:12:41.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Wow, thanks.
Dialogue: 0,0:12:43.02,0:12:46.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What should we do?
Dialogue: 0,0:12:47.31,0:12:52.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I have an idea. I bet youd feel more\Ncomfortable if we went to a quieter
Dialogue: 0,0:12:52.54,0:12:58.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,where you could relax and explore your experiences
Dialogue: 0,0:13:03.64,0:13:05.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Come with me.
Dialogue: 0,0:13:28.40,0:13:33.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Someone with the opportunity to help someone\Nhaving a difficult psychedelic experience
Dialogue: 0,0:13:33.99,0:13:37.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,should keep a few basic principles in mind.
Dialogue: 0,0:13:37.37,0:13:44.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If the person is not reporting physical danger,\Nthe first thing to do is to Create a safe space.
Dialogue: 0,0:13:45.52,0:13:54.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,A safe space can be created anywhere, but it is best\Nto find a place that is quiet, warm, and comfortable.
Dialogue: 0,0:13:57.48,0:14:02.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What are those people laughing at?\NTheyre laughing at me, aren't they?
Dialogue: 0,0:14:02.99,0:14:07.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Remember, theres a party going on outside\Nof this room. Its normal for people to laugh at parties.
Dialogue: 0,0:14:07.41,0:14:09.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I just know theyre laughing at me!
Dialogue: 0,0:14:10.69,0:14:12.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What makes you think that theyre laughing at you?
Dialogue: 0,0:14:12.64,0:14:14.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,People always like to make fun of me.
Dialogue: 0,0:14:16.53,0:14:19.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I used to get made fun of a lot when I was younger.
Dialogue: 0,0:14:20.49,0:14:25.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Yeah, I remember that from high school.\NPeople were really mean to you, werent they?
Dialogue: 0,0:14:25.60,0:14:29.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Yeah, it hurt a lot sometimes.
Dialogue: 0,0:14:29.18,0:14:31.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I always tried to laugh it off
Dialogue: 0,0:14:31.22,0:14:36.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and pretend that it didn't bother me, but, its really weird,
Dialogue: 0,0:14:36.59,0:14:40.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I feel the same way again, just stronger.
Dialogue: 0,0:14:40.91,0:14:44.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It sounds like you've been holding on to this for a long time.
Dialogue: 0,0:14:46.40,0:14:47.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Yeah, you're right,
Dialogue: 0,0:14:47.86,0:14:50.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I've been carrying this with me for a long time.
Dialogue: 0,0:14:53.23,0:14:56.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,People can be really mean and\Ninconsiderate, and they don't even realize it.
Dialogue: 0,0:14:56.68,0:15:01.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Even if I dont admit it to myself, it still really effects me.
Dialogue: 0,0:15:01.10,0:15:02.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Yeah.
Dialogue: 0,0:15:04.55,0:15:08.59,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What am I supposed to do about it now?
Dialogue: 0,0:15:08.87,0:15:16.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I dont know.  Just the fact that you're talking about and\Nconfronting all these feelings and memories is awesome.
Dialogue: 0,0:15:16.13,0:15:21.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Thanks for listening to me.  Just being able\Nto talk to someone about this stuff makes me feel better.
Dialogue: 0,0:15:22.13,0:15:26.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,A good phrase to remember is Sitting, not guiding.
Dialogue: 0,0:15:27.36,0:15:33.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Sit with the person, but do not lead\Nthe person away from his or her experience.
Dialogue: 0,0:15:33.81,0:15:41.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Let your presence communicate safety and caring,\Nand allow the content of the person's experience
Dialogue: 0,0:15:41.63,0:15:45.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to guide any questions you ask or comments you make.
Dialogue: 0,0:15:46.23,0:15:50.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If the person is in distress, you\Nmay be able to help him or her
Dialogue: 0,0:15:50.64,0:15:54.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to explore whatever experiences\Nor issues are being encountered
Dialogue: 0,0:15:55.65,0:16:00.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Staying calm will make it easier\Nto create a trusting environment.
Dialogue: 0,0:16:01.16,0:16:08.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This means that you can be helpful just by sitting\Nwith someone, with a supportive and friendly presence.
Dialogue: 0,0:16:09.04,0:16:11.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What's happening when you close your eyes?
Dialogue: 0,0:16:13.35,0:16:21.89,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Im seeing all these strange shapes and colors\Nswirling into a vortex, but its not like Im seeing it,
Dialogue: 0,0:16:21.89,0:16:25.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,its like Im a part of it.
Dialogue: 0,0:16:25.75,0:16:30.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I cant control it.  I cant relax, I dont know how. I cant, I dont know how...
Dialogue: 0,0:16:30.28,0:16:32.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I don't know how... I cant control it.
Dialogue: 0,0:16:32.84,0:16:35.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I feel like Im getting sucked in.
Dialogue: 0,0:16:35.65,0:16:38.57,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,All right, well just go with that.\NWere in a safe place now
Dialogue: 0,0:16:38.57,0:16:42.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It feels like my brain is just caving in,\Nthat's all... I don't know what to do!
Dialogue: 0,0:16:42.56,0:16:44.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What are you scared would happen?
Dialogue: 0,0:16:44.62,0:16:45.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I don't know!
Dialogue: 0,0:16:45.96,0:16:49.95,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Well, actually I do.... Id die, or I'd go crazy!
Dialogue: 0,0:16:49.95,0:16:52.59,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Wow, thats intense.
Dialogue: 0,0:16:52.59,0:16:56.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Since youre going to be tripping for a few more hours,
Dialogue: 0,0:16:56.60,0:17:03.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,maybe you could take this opportunity\Nto explore whats happening to you.
Dialogue: 0,0:17:04.00,0:17:08.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Don't fight your experience. Trust that\Nit might be happening for an important reason.
Dialogue: 0,0:17:08.74,0:17:13.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Yeah, I know its happening for an important reason!
Dialogue: 0,0:17:13.04,0:17:18.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,...I feel like I can see all my hidden\Nfears, all at once.
Dialogue: 0,0:17:25.35,0:17:27.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Thats a good idea.
Dialogue: 0,0:17:27.69,0:17:34.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Sometimes, when I'm feeling overwhelmed,\Nit helps me to take some deep breaths.
Dialogue: 0,0:17:41.33,0:17:44.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Difficult is not necessarily "bad"
Dialogue: 0,0:17:44.66,0:17:52.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It is important to allow someone on psychedelics\Nto explore all emotions, not just happy or fun ones.
Dialogue: 0,0:17:52.93,0:18:01.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Experiences with longer-lasting negative consequences\Nare more likely to occur when a person resists confronting
Dialogue: 0,0:18:01.80,0:18:06.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,his or her difficult emotions and tries to escape from them.
Dialogue: 0,0:18:09.72,0:18:10.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Wow,
Dialogue: 0,0:18:12.46,0:18:14.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that was incredible..
Dialogue: 0,0:18:15.87,0:18:17.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that was incredible;
Dialogue: 0,0:18:19.60,0:18:23.89,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,painful but with moments of peace and clarity.
Dialogue: 0,0:18:26.41,0:18:29.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,******* I feel a lot better now that
Dialogue: 0,0:18:29.25,0:18:34.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,******* Im not trying so hard to control everything,
Dialogue: 0,0:18:38.29,0:18:41.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Talk through, don't talk down.
Dialogue: 0,0:18:41.54,0:18:45.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,That is, help the person talk through whats happening,
Dialogue: 0,0:18:45.13,0:18:50.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,rather than trying to find some magic words to\Nbring the person down from the experience.
Dialogue: 0,0:18:51.50,0:18:58.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Many experts believe that it is best to give the person\Nthe space to work through his or her problems,
Dialogue: 0,0:18:58.64,0:19:03.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,rather than a common practice of trying\Nto distract the person from them.
Dialogue: 0,0:19:04.48,0:19:08.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Try to help the person connect with\Nwhat he or she is feeling
Dialogue: 0,0:19:08.74,0:19:14.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and facilitate them in their own journey\Nby promoting trust and security.
Dialogue: 0,0:19:18.78,0:19:24.95,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In this video, we hope to have demonstrated\Nsome general principles about how to help someone
Dialogue: 0,0:19:24.95,0:19:28.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,who is having a difficult psychedelic experience.
Dialogue: 0,0:19:29.09,0:19:33.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Many adults, especially younger ones, take psychedelic substances for a variety of reasons,
Dialogue: 0,0:19:33.23,0:19:37.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,so you may encounter someone who is under the influence of a psychedelic at some point.
Dialogue: 0,0:19:38.64,0:19:41.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In some cases, no help will be needed.
Dialogue: 0,0:19:41.96,0:19:45.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If the person is in physical danger, call 911.
Dialogue: 0,0:19:46.48,0:19:51.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,However, if someone is not in physical\Ndanger, and someone decides to assist a person
Dialogue: 0,0:19:51.69,0:19:57.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,who is undergoing a difficult experience,\Nit is important to remember to provide
Dialogue: 0,0:19:57.60,0:20:02.73,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the space needed to work through any\Nproblems the person may be encountering,
Dialogue: 0,0:20:02.76,0:20:09.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,rather than trying to distract the\Nperson from his or her own inner experience.
Dialogue: 0,0:20:10.36,0:20:17.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Remember that difficult experiences are not necessarily\Nbad experiences, and that someone is more likely
Dialogue: 0,0:20:17.24,0:20:21.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to have long-term psychological problems
Dialogue: 0,0:20:21.16,0:20:24.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,if that person resists uncomfortable emotions
Dialogue: 0,0:20:24.65,0:20:26.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,instead of acknowledging those emotions
Dialogue: 0,0:20:26.88,0:20:28.89,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and working through them.
Dialogue: 0,0:20:30.34,0:20:37.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Always remember to avoid making judgments\Nand to stay open-minded, centered, and calm.
Dialogue: 0,0:20:37.35,0:20:44.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It is also helpful to follow up with someone who has had\Na difficult psychedelic experience in the following days.
Dialogue: 0,0:20:45.20,0:20:47.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,A good friend or trusted theraupist
Dialogue: 0,0:20:47.75,0:20:52.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,can help a person to process any unresolved issues.
Dialogue: 0,0:20:53.30,0:20:55.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Thanks for your attention.
Dialogue: 0,0:20:55.13,0:20:58.73,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I hope that this short video has been helpful.