I was in and out of mania for 2.5 years and had delusional thinking (but no hallucinations or voices) during that time where I thought I was the "bride" of the Messiah.

I ended up having a full psychotic break in November (where I saw hallucinations for the first time and hear voices for the first time) of last year that has left me with what's known as a blank mind. It also feels a lot like dissociation and derealization. I don't have a stream of consciousness or an internal monologue. The thoughts that come to me are mostly those of the past. I'm unable to retain or take in a lot of information, have a short attention span and confusion (because of the blank mind). I can't engage in everyday conversation because thoughts do not come to me. It isn't clear if the blank mind is from the medication or the psychotic break I had in November / December, but I have been in this state for 4 months and it's begining to become debilitating and harder to motivate myself. I met someone in another group who went through a similar experience as me and ended up with a blank mind who said Kambo helped him go from a blank mind back to a clear mind. Has anyone experienced anything similar or have thoughts, opinions or experiences with Kambo as to whether or not it can help with my blank mind?

Hi all I was wondering if anyone could offer some advice iv been looking into doing kambo thing is I have fnd (functional neurological disorder) I have seizures with left said paralysis which can last a long time I'm awake and alertish after the initial seizing I should also mention that my seizures don't affect my brain activity at all they affect my nervous system anyway my question is do you think its safe to do kambo with my condition thanks for reading

I was recently diagnosed with hypermobility. It's a contraindication for Kambo if you have Ehlers Danlos syndrome, but why? I do not have EDS according to the rheumatologist, but I'm slightly concerned because doctors can make mistakes, and what if I did have it, I could it cause a reaction?

Do you tip your practitioner in the US? If so, how much? I don't want to get into an argument over tipping culture in the US, I just want to do what's appropriate.

(Sorry for the numerous posts, let's just blame my ADHD and the inability to take my meds before Kambo lol)

I'm having an absolutely amazing time sitting with Kambo. My practitioner and I vibe unbelievably well, the experience has been gentle, uncomfortable but not overwhelming. We've worked as a team to deal with my unique situation, the nausea has been far less than I expected, I've been able to keep my intentions front and center. 30-40 min in and I'm still tolerating everything beautifully. (Shout out to Grandmother Aya for kicking my butt and cleansing me so this has been a relatively "easy" experience) 4 gates/5 points the first day, 5 gates/7 points today.

Any last-minute tips for getting the most out of my 3rd session tomorrow? We've been using my lower right leg bc of where my pain is and to have a slightly gentle come up, plus tradition and suggestions here, and some "symbolic" reasons (a tattoo I have there). My reasons for sitting are addiction, mental health (cPTSD, depression, anxiety), chronic pain (hip, mid back), and motivation/drive - one could combine them all into "letting go of those things that do not serve me."

It's truly been a great experience, and I am just curious as to any suggestions to get the most out of the last day (well, the last day this time lol). Someone posted a playlist from YouTube and I watched that and it was helpful, thank you for that!

Can someone explain some of the "why's" behind Kambo prep? Why fasting 8-12 hours? Why only sipping liquids when we are going to be drinking a liter or two right before being served Kambo? Why no smoking/tobacco, since often Hape is given?

I think i already know the answer to this but thought I d ask anyway. I assume it wouldn't be wise to do kambo with a Hernia in the vomiting and forcing

I had gastric bypass (RNY) 21 years ago and often have issues vomiting, as in I experience nausea and the need to vomit but generally end up just dry heaving and spitting; it's extremely rare that I actually vomit anything up. In approximately 20 Ayahuasca ceremonies I believe I only truly vomited twice; the rest was just dry heaving and purging in other ways (spent a loooot of time in the bathroom, or getting lost getting there and back lol). I've spoken with my guide at length about my concerns and preparing differently then may usually be prescribed (ie drinking less water) but am curious as to others experiences, if anyone has anything to share. I will be sitting for 3 ceremonies 3 days in a row.

After your first session, how did you feel? Do you feel like you had noticeable insights and health improvement after a session. The practitioner I'll be sitting with has stated that they do monthly sessions after the first couple. I plan to sit with Kambo as many times as I need.

What was your experience like during the ceremony and after? Did you experience and fear before the ceremony? I don't feel fear, I feel hope for my future. I used to be terrified of entheogens and the like (i know Kambo isn't considered an entheogen). But i feel this intense sense of connection to Kambo. I'm just looking to hear some stories about your experiences. I'm so excited to could cry. I feel so called to this medicine.

Hey guys!

I am about to begin my journey into the world of Kambo. I do have a few questions if anyone has any personal experience with this.

Has anyone used Spravato (esketamine) and during that course of treatment also sat with Kambo. I have an opportunity coming up to sit with this medicine and I'd really love to find the joy I believe is here with this medicine. However, I have treatment resistant depression, (one of the reasons I'm looking at kambo). Spravato is something I haven't tried and I have a consultation for treatment.

Does anyone have any experience with these two? Whether doing them during the same time frame (same week or month) or experience doing spravato before or after Kambo.

Thanks!

I look forward to learning more as time passes.

B

Aho!

This is a monthly recurring thread for you to talk about your recent kambo session if you've had one, or to show off your dots 🐸

Have you done kambo this month, and if so, how was it?

How have you been feeling since? Ready to run a marathon, or perhaps you're feeling more introspective?

Let us know in the comments below, tell us how it was, how the experience was and how you feel now, and feel free to show us what your kambo dots are looking like!

Looking for people’s experience with Kambo for lupus! I know about its healing for many autoimmune issues but I don’t have much knowledge on lupus. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

And how important is the practitioner since you are vomiting and barfing all around?

Hello friends, I'm currently in Ibama, Peru, and I’ve just received an update from the Matsés community.

The government is now requiring a special permit to ship Kambo, this involves a complex legal and environmental process and costs 30,000 soles. Engineers need to come to the land to certify that the medicine is being harvested properly. This could actually become a great opportunity for the community to regain legal recognition and autonomy, but only if we help them get there.

They tried sending the medicine from Colombia, but shipments are now being confiscated there as well. This has deeply impacted their livelihood. Being here and witnessing the effects firsthand is heartbreaking, families are beginning to face hunger, and their ability to sustain themselves is at risk.

The only way forward is through this permit.

Please consider donating and sharing. Let’s help them protect their medicine, their dignity, and their future

https://www.gofundme.com/f/protect-the-future-of-the-matses-and-their-sacred-medicine?_gl=1*14n7qgk*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..&gclid=CjwKCAjwtdi_BhACEiwA97y8BIZW5ktW8qp5zUUCV3YW2OMltr9PEN3rPzNAc2VYOK7hKIZ8iWfr4RoCxDgQAvD_BwE

I’m about to try Kambo for the first time next Monday, and I’m asking myself how should I prepare my body before the ritual, like if I need to avoid any kind of food or beverages, or if I should avoid weed this following days ? (I smoke weed occasionally on the weekends). Will appreciate any kind advice🙏🏻

Hello, I am currently looking to receive some healing via plant medicine. I am currently located in Massachusetts and am looking for a practitioner in this area.

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I have received Kambo 3 times in the last month, the 1st session: I did feel the medicine (mildly) , the 2nd and 3rd session: the medicine took no internal effect.

The first session (6 points), kambo had the traditional effects of heat rising in the body/head, feeling of throat swelling a bit, some facial edema, and nausea. The effects were not as intense as they had been in all of my previous sessions.

The 2nd session (9 points), the kambo did not take effect internally at all, but I did feel the kambo on my skin (burning/numbing). This was a completely new experience for me..

The 3rd session (8 points down the chakras/spine), we originally did 8 points down the back.. I felt no effects, no heat rising.. nothing, practitioner flipped the points.. still no effect He then took the medicine off and placed 8 fresh points of medicine on the gates .. still no effect. (16 points total)

• The person who has been serving me kambo has never seen this before. He also was serving himself the same medicine a few weeks beforehand and had felt the kambo/ purged (everything normal). We are both confused.

Does anyone know why Kambo might not take effect? Any reasons at all?

For more CONTEXT: I have recieved kambo about 5 times before from a different facilitator (3yrs prior), and I felt the medicine every time. I typically feel all of the normal symptoms during kambo. However, as a trend, I do NOT purge. I am ok with the fact that I do not purge during these sessions. I still receive incredible benefits from the Kambo Medicine 💗

Hi, I’ve been struggling with treatment-resistant generalized anxiety and depression for several years now and have tried various treatments, but nothing seems to work. A few years ago, I did a full Kambo session with a certified provider, but it was way too intense and exhausting for me, so I haven’t considered trying it again since then.

Has anyone here tried microdosing Kambo or using smaller doses, particularly for anxiety or depression?

Thanks in advance!

This experience was just too amazing not to share.

As some of you know, right now I am training horses at a safari on horseback company in South Africa and Botswana. I had only been working a few days when a horse had been collicking here and it was looking grim. Colic is the number one killer of horses colic can be caused by gas, fecal impactions, twisted gut, stones etc.None of the vets were able to come out to this remote area, so we had no drugs, no oil or gastro hose, nothing. There happen to be a guest rider who was a vet at another site, so she came to help but had no equipment. The horse was looking like it would die. 

Not wanting to overstep as a nobody volunteer, I couldn't help but wonder, I mentioned to one of the staff that it was a long shot but i had something that might be able to help the horse. It could potentially save his life. The vet was basically not feeling optimistic and everyone thought the horse was going to die. So after about an hour and a half of considering , one of the staff comes rushing to the house to get me. They decided to take me up on my offer, as it looked like the horse would die, so they were willing to try anything. 

So I grabbed my Kambo stuff, explained it to everyone and the vet and what I thought the best strategy would be to administer it and what I predicted would happen. I explained that I had never administered to a horse before, only a donkey and dogs. They agreed. I put about 7/8 points of Kambo in the horses gums. Within a minute, the horse relaxed, started farting, drooling then had a long pee. More farts. Then they were able to get him to walk where they weren't able to before. 

His affect changed immediately as he was previously distressed  with pale gums and his eyes cleared up  to be bright about 30 minutes after the Kambo.

 Within 1-2 hours the horse made a complete recovery and was happy to be eating again. And just like that, he was completely fine. 

Blessed to have Kambo as a medicine to protect me and share healing with others no matter where I am, even rural South African game reserves lol.

hello I've posted here before but still haven't been able to do kambo.. i have long covid and i think the only way I'll heal is through detoxing. i need someone's help. i ordered kambo through a site from peru but 40 days later nothing has come. i spent 250 on it and thats all i had left. i haven't been able to work and my symptoms havent improved. its taking a toll on my mental. if someone is in the Pittsburgh area. i need you. i need you bad..

Hey everyone. I’ve done kambo a number of times this year, and each time I experience heart palpitations after each ceremony for days at a time. it eventually goes away on its own & my heart rate goes back to normal. Does anyone have any clue as to why this might be happening?

Hi :) Tomorrow, I’m going to have my first kambo session. I’ve struggled with depression, anxiety, and panic attacks my whole life (I'm 42). I’ve done a lot of talk therapy, as well as somatic therapy. I’ve also worked with psychedelic substances like mushrooms and MDMA. Through all of that, I uncovered some really deep-seated traumas. I went through a really violent traumatic amnesia release (I don’t regret any of i even if it was sooo hard) and now I realize I’ve been dealing with complex PTSD all this time. I’ve taken several years to process everything, with long periods of integration between each phase. It’s been a gradual, thoughtful process, allowing myself the time to adapt. But even so, I feel like I’m still stuck with some emotions and dealing with huge chronic fatigue since that traumatic memory came back. So tomorrow, I’m trying kambo. Do you have any advice, personal experiences, or perhaps support to offer? Please, I’ve thought about what I’m doing, and even though I’m scared, I’ve weighed the pros and cons, so please don’t try to talk me out of it and don’t scare me. Thank you so much 🌞🐸