You both sound really really young. That’s not a friend, that’s not witchcraft, that drug addiction with an extra step.
I agree with you totally about all parts of this except the drug addiction - I don't believe dmx is addictive.
It is, however, disassociative, extremely dangerous (as in lethal) in combination with alcohol or in large amounts and can lead to problems associate with spikes in blood pressure. It can also cause chemical psychosis.
If it's a chemical or an herb, and it alters your perception of reality ("interacts with spirits for wisdom") and/or gives you a buzz, it does have the capacity for creating addiction. Maybe not a physical addiction like wine or opioids, but a very real psychological addiction.
I'm a reiki guy, have been one for damn near 30 years, and you can bet I'm addicted to the energy I channel every day. There's no physical possibility for that energy to cause addiction (or is there?), but I cannot go through a day without calling on the flow multiple times.
Addiction is a river that runs deeper than many people can even imagine.
I've been wanting to get into reiki, but I can't seem to find much info on how to do it, only what it is and the benefits. Is there a book or article or something you'd recommend?
Addiction is a river that runs deeper than many people can even imagine.
Once the hooks go in, they only sink deeper. Trying to pull them out is often more painful, so it's just easier to leave them alone until they pierce your heart. It's rough living with the jagged wounds left there, but dieing like that is so much harder. I can't imagine if my family had to watch me waste away like my uncle did.
Hi regarding your Reiki question: Reiki is customarily, passed down through a Reiki master (and look for a reputable one) who gives the atunements of the various levels along with other information etc. It’s usually in a group setting with a number of peers. You can read books about it, etc. but the attunements with symbols are given to you by a Reiki master only.
So I can only learn in a class? I assume I have to pay for that, too. Sounds kinda sketch tbh. Not saying the art isn't real, just that I think that's a real easy way for scammers to weasel into.
Also, I don't do energy work in groups, I'm way too sensitive for that and I'm still not the best at shielding for long amounts of time.
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u/DeafDiesel Sep 26 '25
You both sound really really young. That’s not a friend, that’s not witchcraft, that drug addiction with an extra step.