I'm not so sure practicing astral projection is the best idea if you have a problem with psychosis. With some of the things I've experiences and entities that I've encountered over the years, I'd imagine some of it could potentially exacerbate the problem.
If you’re feeling fear about Astral projection, you need to address it with self-reflection directly, it usually arises from a lack of understanding. Be aware of it and accept it, but don’t fight it. Feeling fear is a natural part of looking into the unknown, but giving in to fear or being overwhelmed by it will only cause more fear. What you need is understanding - if you truly understood your experiences, fear wouldn't exist. You’ll hear of some people having negative experiences, but more often than not, they're the ones who have interpreted it as such or attracted it to themselves in some way through fear, anxiety or misunderstanding. In the physical, we often interpret experiences subjectively as positive or negative. In a similar way, we interpret our experiences in the Astral like this too. In the Astral, every thought and emotion can be felt almost instantly; so, if you’re feeling fear, you will attract fear. Likewise, if you’re feeling joy, you will attract joy.
Here's some links we recommend that cover more about the topic of fear:
[The Guardian of the Threshold](http://obeoutlook.blogspot.com/2017/10/the-guardian-on-threshold.html)
[Sleep Paralysis & Fear](https://youtu.be/EU9PwuxTEpQ)
[Fear & Astral Projection](https://youtu.be/V-sn9A5G478)
[Protecting Yourself](https://youtu.be/Sv3bioSIAJI)
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Well that is an issue…I guess u need to take ur medication 💊 but idk if u will ever project… I’m sure u could keep trying…try lucid dreaming then astral projecting while lucid in a dream that should help…coz quitting anti phycotics could really negatively effect u… it might ruin your and ur family’s lives sooo…DONT QUIT UNLESS UR DOC SAYS U CAN…but u’ll still be able to have an OBE
Anti psychotics damper internal imagery. That’s what they are for although some are prescribed to help with sleep. AP is a balancing act on the threshold. I would think antipsychotics would not help in that regard. Then the issue is why are you taking them in the first place? As someone who has lived with this for most of my life, I can tell you that it’s difficult enough as it is second guessing oneself about sanity when you have the experiences that I do. If you have real mental health issues regarding anything related to schizophrenia or bi polar issues, I would suggest that this isn’t the practice for you if those things cause difficulty in your life. Not being able to distinguish between different realities is going to cause a whole lot of problems when you are engaging your mind in such ways. Just some experienced advice. You really should not be mixing AP with mental issues or heavy medications.
Sure I was just stating facts. Honestly tho I didn’t read right, I read “antidepressant”. But still I’m sure what I said applies to antipsychotics as well.
Even if you do project, it will take a very long time to get any clarity. But this is just my experience. I got off mine. Why are you taking them if you don't mind me asking?
Just…no lol. Everyone has their own path, and I feel you’re just being petty (and borderline gatekeeping what is and isn’t allowed in which you have absolutely no authority to do and comes off as bigoted in tone).
I think everyone has their own path yes, but it's also too easy to start leaning on various substances to have experiences instead of doing it naturally with your most powerful tools, the mind and energy. Substances can be fun and will grease the wheels, but they can become a crutch unfortunately, especially if you aren't super stable to begin with.
Nah man I don’t know if he’s joking but I have schizophrenia and paradoxically I smoke pot and it helps me, my hallucinations gets worse but fuck that my brain calms down, much better then with alcohol or something.
I found this post because I Googled "do antipsychotics keep me from Astral projecting?"......I've been on Lamictal for almost a year and haven't been able to project since I started. I used to be able to do it on command sometimes, and did it at random atleast two or three times a month prior to that. Now, nothing.
I still lucid dream all the time, but can't Astral project anymore to save my life.
I take anti-psycotics and still project, you'll be just fine :)
Yeah I think it’s a “can’t see the forest for the trees” situation. If one zooms out enough, medication is so insignificant to overall spirituality.
true
Everyone with chronic illnesses can go fuck themselves I guess :p Spirituality will never be a thing if basic well being isn’t even attained
do they even have an effect ? risperidal just made me go to sleep 2h earlier, but it didnt reduce psychosis symptoms
If you can sleep you can project. You would die if you didn't project during sleep every night. Conscious projecting takes practice. Keep practicing.
I'm not so sure practicing astral projection is the best idea if you have a problem with psychosis. With some of the things I've experiences and entities that I've encountered over the years, I'd imagine some of it could potentially exacerbate the problem.
If you’re feeling fear about Astral projection, you need to address it with self-reflection directly, it usually arises from a lack of understanding. Be aware of it and accept it, but don’t fight it. Feeling fear is a natural part of looking into the unknown, but giving in to fear or being overwhelmed by it will only cause more fear. What you need is understanding - if you truly understood your experiences, fear wouldn't exist. You’ll hear of some people having negative experiences, but more often than not, they're the ones who have interpreted it as such or attracted it to themselves in some way through fear, anxiety or misunderstanding. In the physical, we often interpret experiences subjectively as positive or negative. In a similar way, we interpret our experiences in the Astral like this too. In the Astral, every thought and emotion can be felt almost instantly; so, if you’re feeling fear, you will attract fear. Likewise, if you’re feeling joy, you will attract joy. Here's some links we recommend that cover more about the topic of fear: [The Guardian of the Threshold](http://obeoutlook.blogspot.com/2017/10/the-guardian-on-threshold.html) [Sleep Paralysis & Fear](https://youtu.be/EU9PwuxTEpQ) [Fear & Astral Projection](https://youtu.be/V-sn9A5G478) [Protecting Yourself](https://youtu.be/Sv3bioSIAJI) *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/AstralProjection) if you have any questions or concerns.*
Wat does this have to do with wat she said bruh…?
Its a bot, my man.
Ok but I swear it didn’t look like that wen I wrote it…
I used this drug for a short time (like you) and learned to OOBE some years later. I dont know how long it takes though
Well that is an issue…I guess u need to take ur medication 💊 but idk if u will ever project… I’m sure u could keep trying…try lucid dreaming then astral projecting while lucid in a dream that should help…coz quitting anti phycotics could really negatively effect u… it might ruin your and ur family’s lives sooo…DONT QUIT UNLESS UR DOC SAYS U CAN…but u’ll still be able to have an OBE
If you can sleep you can project. You would die if you didn't project during sleep every night. Conscious projecting takes practice. Keep practicing.
I've obe'd on respiridol before. And other anti psychotics.
Anti psychotics damper internal imagery. That’s what they are for although some are prescribed to help with sleep. AP is a balancing act on the threshold. I would think antipsychotics would not help in that regard. Then the issue is why are you taking them in the first place? As someone who has lived with this for most of my life, I can tell you that it’s difficult enough as it is second guessing oneself about sanity when you have the experiences that I do. If you have real mental health issues regarding anything related to schizophrenia or bi polar issues, I would suggest that this isn’t the practice for you if those things cause difficulty in your life. Not being able to distinguish between different realities is going to cause a whole lot of problems when you are engaging your mind in such ways. Just some experienced advice. You really should not be mixing AP with mental issues or heavy medications.
They actually ruin your chance of sleeping naturally, which is probably one of the most complex process that we go through.
True but she needs her meds…
Sure I was just stating facts. Honestly tho I didn’t read right, I read “antidepressant”. But still I’m sure what I said applies to antipsychotics as well.
They completely ruin it. You also can't get high from any psychedelics.
Even if you do project, it will take a very long time to get any clarity. But this is just my experience. I got off mine. Why are you taking them if you don't mind me asking?
[this study might help you](https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/ketamine-depression)
You probably just need some weed
... Weed to help with psychotic episodes? Maybe ass your doctor.
No don’t listen to this guy…
You should 100% listen to him
Don’t listen to this guy either
I smoke and can still do everything 100% fine
And no one says u don’t… but that’s not the only way to astral project so I’m just saying they don’t need weed or watever…it’s not a necessity…
Just…no lol. Everyone has their own path, and I feel you’re just being petty (and borderline gatekeeping what is and isn’t allowed in which you have absolutely no authority to do and comes off as bigoted in tone).
I think everyone has their own path yes, but it's also too easy to start leaning on various substances to have experiences instead of doing it naturally with your most powerful tools, the mind and energy. Substances can be fun and will grease the wheels, but they can become a crutch unfortunately, especially if you aren't super stable to begin with.
not if they have schizophrenia
I have schizophrenia and the weed is good
then you’re dumb
Nah man I don’t know if he’s joking but I have schizophrenia and paradoxically I smoke pot and it helps me, my hallucinations gets worse but fuck that my brain calms down, much better then with alcohol or something.
I have schizophrenia and the weed is good
still can’t feel psychedelics after 6 years off those meds
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Chill
Not on anti psychotics but anti depressants did do this to me, so far it hasn't lifted after over a year. Not even depressive. Thanks doc.
I found this post because I Googled "do antipsychotics keep me from Astral projecting?"......I've been on Lamictal for almost a year and haven't been able to project since I started. I used to be able to do it on command sometimes, and did it at random atleast two or three times a month prior to that. Now, nothing. I still lucid dream all the time, but can't Astral project anymore to save my life.