Note: I attempted to post this on this site just a little bit ago, but I’m posting from my cellphone and it’s being goofy - I can’t find the post anywhere! So here goes another shot...

Edit: I just found my original post, but now I can’t figure out how to delete one of them. So sorry this is posted twice!

I participated in two Ayahuasca ceremonies the first week of October, at a reputable retreat. I received so much healing from a very traumatic ten years of anxiety and depression. After, I purchased a kuripe and my own rapé and began to practice rapé at home, not more than once or twice a week. During my rapé sessions, I made my intentions to continue to open my third eye and allow me to be the best me that I could be and help others around me.

On Wednesday 11/7, I had my first episode. I was at the mall and all of a sudden my head got very tight feeling from the middle (inside) and spread outwards down the rest of my head. My cheeks got numb and tingly, and it traveled down my body, making my arms and legs feel extremely heavy. I then felt dizzy and lightheaded like I was going to pass out. This lasted for a max of ten minutes, and then afterwards, it was like I’d been drunk - what had happened and where I’d been was so foggy. I had another episode on Friday 11/9. On Saturday 11/10, I had an episode that afternoon, then I had a terrible one that night where I was so sure I was a goner. On Sunday 11/11, I had several spells, but I rested all day, thinking it was viral. Side Note: I hate going to the doctor and taking medication, so I usually try to wait until the last minute before seeking medical advice - which can be a bad trait, I know. On Monday 11/12, I had a spell so bad that morning right before leaving for work that my husband rushed me to the ER because we were sure something was going on and I needed medical attention. They ran all kinds of tests - bloodwork, CT scans, a brain MRI, etc., and couldn’t find anything. The doctor decided to admit me for further testing and monitoring because he witnessed several spells while I was there. I was in the hospital all that day and two days afterwards, with more testing including cardiology, neurology (they were sure it was seizures but then ruled that out), and even Vertigo testing. The doctors were still scratching their heads. I was discharged Wednesday 11/14 with a Meclizine Rx to “help” with my lightheadedness and several follow-up appointments if they don’t resolve on their own. Since then, I’ve still had several spells per day, with some being worse than others.

I reached out to the doctor from my Ayahuasca retreat and told him the details, and he said it sounds like I’m having a Vibrational Shift. I researched this, and it makes complete sense because I have all of the symptoms.

Has anyone else ever experienced this? Or know someone who has? Does this sound right? If so, how long do they last, and what can I do?

I should add that I meditate every day and ask God to only open my third eye now in moderation and to let my veil back down and only raise it in moderation. I beg Him for help and tell Him that I’m scared because I don’t know how to control this. I feel so vulnerable, because my episodes happen out of nowhere, with no apparent triggers.

Please help me if you can. I welcome all and any advice and input.

I think taking time off everything, but being with people you are very comfortable with, giving more time to meditation and insight into inner self. Try to situate yourself so, that such episodes won't affect or harm you, so you can accept them and maybe close your eyes and meditate during them and let them be and take you to wherever they are to take you to, rather than fight them.

Of course your ego won't be in control and it is frightening for ego that it/you isn't, because it's what it is about - giving up control. Try to let go of that illusory control your ego is trying to keep, because it really is real you who is in control.

Whatever happens, remember that you are this God you are praying to, the God is you.

Edit: I'll add that getting yourself educated (if you aren't already) in this specific field, reading some good books, should be beneficial, at least it was for me. Helps interpreting whatever is happening to you, makes it less frightening.

That's exactly what I go through once every few years when I laugh my ass off so surprisingly hard that I squirt some drops of piss in my pants and forget where I am.

Very good that you took it for a full medical examination. Sorry that they found nothing but that is on the other hand reassuring as long as they did not miss something.


Vibrational shift is a strict woo definition imho, hugely open for anyone's interpretation, sort of always-right to make such a statement. But if it makes you feel better then go for it as a temporary container for the unknown, we've many labels by the lack of better understanding.

Hopefully you get it sorted out.
I would stop doing any entheogens until the waters get more stable, no rape either.

Panic attacks are common in the general population. They often occur post psychologically demanding events.
Please read up on panic attacks from a good source, as understanding them is half the cure.

To say this to someone who's going through something possibly serious with potential medical complications, then make this cute little comment and face at the end. Not needed, at all.

You can have a bit of a break from here.

This echoes my thoughts on the matter.

Also, to the OP, remember to look after the "chop wood, carry water" side of life. If ever this seems difficult, just remember you can have the self discipline to keep yourself grounded as part of the dedication you have been showing in your spiritual development.

Be well <3

I've experienced panic attacks, and while some of the description sounds right, the description of the drunk-like feelings don't fit in my experience. They were confusing experienced but i don't recall any cognitive disturbance like that nor have any of the several acquaintances of mine that report panic attacks. I'm sorry OP, not trying to concern you more.

Panic attacks are scary as hell and do have a constellation of symptoms that could include what you report.

If you do end up diagnosed with some anxiety disorder and are prescribed a benzo, think long and hard after doing due research on whether that risk is a good idea for you or not. Benzos are incredibly physically addictive with withdrawal being life-threatening similar to alcohol withdrawal. It's no joke and i feel that they are the 'invisible' component of my country's current "opiate crisis" as many addicts are co-addicted and they are the deadly ingredient in 80% of the fatal so-called opiate overdoses I've been witness to.

One can only help oneself. Tommorow may never come for all we know. Thought created this 'problem' and thought will not be able to solve it. Deep down inside you know you have to take care of yourself--which I feel you certainly do! So besides common procedures, like going to the doctor, nothing else can be done, and you are doing just fine!

The problem is not that you are afraid of this becoming a disease and then dying...but rather that you hold on to the fear of dying. The moment to face fear is always the present.

The greatest medicine is the emptiness of everything.



Peace and love, my friend!