My therapist said ‘take a trip.’ Not literally!
What Happened
Former President Trump recently signed an executive order aimed at accelerating the review process for psychedelic compounds to treat mental health disorders. This initiative seeks to explore the potential therapeutic benefits of substances like psilocybin and MDMA for conditions such as PTSD and depression, making their access easier for medical use.
Our Take
Alright, folks, gather ’round, because if you thought therapy was all about comfy couches and talking about your feelings, get ready for a plot twist worthy of an M. Night Shyamalan movie! The news dropped that Trump signed an order to fast-track the review of psychedelics for mental health disorders. Now, I’m not saying this is a bad thing, but can we just take a moment to appreciate the sheer *potential* for awkwardness here?
Imagine showing up for your weekly session, expecting to discuss your crippling fear of public speaking, and your therapist, bless their cotton socks, is suddenly wearing a tie-dye shirt that says ‘Good Vibes Only,’ with a lava lamp bubbling ominously in the corner. You’re thinking, ‘Okay, maybe they had a rough morning.’ Then they lean in, eyes twinkling, and say, ‘So, about those inner demons… ever considered sending them on a vision quest?’
I mean, forget ‘talk therapy.’ We’re moving into ‘walk on the moon therapy.’ Your therapist asks, ‘How does that make you feel?’ and you’re like, ‘Well, the talking squirrel just told me to invest in artisanal cheese, so I’m feeling… enlightened?’ It’s not just about coping mechanisms anymore; it’s about unlocking the universe’s secrets, one ‘bad trip’ at a time. My current therapist gives me worksheets. This new therapist will give me a shamanic drum and ask if I’ve ‘made peace with the cosmic hamster wheel.’
And let’s be real, the ‘fast-tracking’ part? That sounds less like rigorous scientific review and more like, ‘Let’s see what happens!’ It’s like your doctor saying, ‘Your cholesterol is a bit high, so I’ve fast-tracked you for a bungee jump without a cord. It’ll clear your head!’ I can already picture the waiting room, less sterile and more like a Grateful Dead concert, with everyone humming ‘Om’ and sharing tie-dye patterns. Just make sure you bring your own glitter. And maybe a designated sober friend to help you find your car after you’ve ‘integrated your experiences.’
I’m just saying, if my mental health professional starts asking me to interpret my spirit animal, I’m going to need a bigger couch. Or maybe a smaller couch, depending on how big the spirit animal is. Hopefully, it’s something practical, like a sentient espresso machine that also dispenses life advice. Now *that* would be a fast track to mental wellness I could get behind!
💬 “Just… one little trip?” — 💬 “It’s called ‘self-discovery’!”
Inspired by: Trump signs order fast tracking review of psychedelics for mental health disorders – NPR
