Doing the Inner Work: 5 Ways to Find Relief When Old Negative Patterns Resurface

Microdosing psychedelics, such as psilocybin, ibogaine, ayahuasca, etc. They have proven to be an effective tool for treating a wide range of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. However, it’s important to note that microdosing is not a magic cure, and that old patterns of behavior or thinking may emerge as you progress through the healing process.

What are old patterns?

Old patterns are automatic behaviors or thoughts that have become ingrained in our nervous system. They can be caused by trauma, negative experiences, or simply the way we have been raised. Old patterns can be very difficult to change, and they often lead us to repeat the same mistakes over and over again.

Why do old patterns arise with microdosing?

Microdosing can help uncover repressed emotions and unprocessed trauma. This can cause old patterns to surface on the surface. It is important to remember that this is part of the healing process. By confronting our old patterns, we can begin to break free from them and create new ways of thinking and behaving.

How to deal with old patterns?

There are a number of things we can do to address the old patterns that arise with microdosing. These include:

Practice mindfulness: Mindfulness helps us connect with our bodies and emotions, allowing us to observe old patterns without judging them.

Do nervous system regulation exercises: Nervous system regulation exercises, such as deep breathing, stretching, and meditation, can help us calm down and feel more prepared to deal with our old patterns.

Seek professional help: If old patterns are too difficult to deal with on our own, it is important to seek professional help. A therapist can help us understand the origins of our old patterns and develop strategies to cope with them.

Some specific tips for dealing with old negative patterns:

Do what mammals do: They’re always looking around to see where they are. Are there any dangers? No, then they can continue to eat in peace. We mammalian humans are rarely in real danger. And also for our nervous system it is very nice to see where we are. Let your eyes wander and let them rest where it is cute, beautiful, and pleasurable to you. Listen to the sounds around you. Do you smell anything in the air? Notice that your breathing is probably already calming down and deepening. For about 5 minutes or as long as it is okay for you.

Let gravity help you: We can feel more connected to our bodies if we sit or lie down comfortably and let gravity support us. Feel the ease of sitting down, that you don’t have to do anything for it because gravity pushes you into the chair. Feel the weight of your body on the seat and backrest. Don’t forget your feet, which are flat on the floor, if necessary, step on the ground a few times and notice the sensations it provokes.

Stretch and yawn until your eyes water: Make a yawning motion, do it until your body automatically takes over. And give yourself to it. Our brain and nervous system love this! It relaxes deeply.

Exhale longer than you inhale: Prolonged exhalation can help us calm down and feel more connected to our body.

Move!: Movement can help us release emotions and feel more alive. Stretching, walking, doing yoga, or simply slowly moving your arms and legs, starting at your feet and working your way up, all contribute to giving space to feelings and emotions. Anxiety and frustration often get stuck; By literally moving your limbs, you’ll create space for transformation.

Microdosing can be a very effective tool for dealing with old patterns, but it’s important to note that this process can be challenging. By practicing mindfulness, doing nervous system regulation exercises, and seeking professional help, we can cope with them and create new ways of thinking and behaving.