Natural Cures for Magical Thinking & Superstitions 2019 [Herbal Solutions for Psychosis 2019] [How to Treat Magical Thinking Without Medicine Drugs 2019]

Magical Thinking; it is a form of thinking that involves the following traits....

1. Believing in Unusual or Unorthodox explanations for simple events [1]. Example: The Illuminati have a curse on my Family, that's why all this bad stuff is happening to us! NOTE: Such Paranoid/Conspiracidal thinking is common in almost all forms of Psychosis.
2. Applying a delusion to an otherwise normal thought process [2]. Example: I am doing Math homework and have finished the first page now I will ask "God" how to do the second page so he can put the answer in my Head [3].
3. Over-Emphasizing events & encounters - to the point where everything has an alternative meaning (ideas of reference) - or somehow invokes the commitment of "Fate" [4] [5]. Things are perceived in an abnormal fashion - a normal reality is substituted for a false perceptual reality [6].
4. Believing that the SuperNatural is involved with every aspect of ones Life, including their Mental Integrity - as in "I worship so and so God, that is why I am calm today, he makes me Calm" [7].
5. Believing one has supernatural abilities; that one can Telepathically communicate [8] - or is reincarnated as Jesus Christ [9] [10], in the flesh...or that one is "not a human" and is "destined to a greater life" [11].
6. Believing one can "see the Future" by watching for the Signs [12], including correlations to things that are already predicted but may in essence, be a leap to assume such correlation is equal to a causative event. Such as a Dream about World War III - and then it happens "my dream told me the future". ---Read Notes on SuperNatural Influences on Brain Chemistry---
7. :::Read About The NeuroScience of Dreams & Nightmares Here:::

These are all examples of 'Magical Thinking'. 

1. Magical Thinking is defined in the NIH/PubMed summary/collaborative Article/Study with the following reference  "In his book “The Golden Bough”, James Frazer described magical thinking as prescientific attribution of causal relations between entities not connected by any demonstrable natural law. Frazer divided magical thinking into two major categories: the law of contagion and the law of similarity. By the law of contagion, entities in proximity can act on one another with any manner of effect. For instance, by touching an oak leaf, a human can acquire the height of its parent tree. By the law of similarity, entities that resemble one another are linked causally. For instance, because a walnut looks like a brain, eating one will directly improve the eater’s IQ score."
2. I have OCD; Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - this disorder INCLUDES Magical Thinking...especially for me! I used to do the whole "step over side-walk crack or something bad will happen". I've had other superstitions, like believing in "Godwinks" or Signs from my former God (hebrew god). I believe in a Praying Mantis being on my door as a Sign of Good Luck....I love praying Mantis's - and have written an article on them. Magical Thinking is often an integral part of OCD - critical in that it plays a role in the 'reasons' for Compulsions that necessitate themselves as a solution to a given Fear or Obsession - including obsessional or repetitive fears. For example: If one is a Christian and has OCD - they may believe in a higher sense of "Purity" or Morality - in that any violation of such thing immediately evokes the Wrath of Karma - delivered by Christ...or that any "beating around the bush" is a Lie and such exaggerations will result in "Punishment"....punishment for Sins. 
3. In Schizophrenia; a severe psychotic illness - marked by seeing things that aren't there, having delusions about the "Government being after them" or people trying to poison them (paranoid delusions), also by hearing voices that aren't there. In some cases, this Magical Thinking present in Schizophrenia & Schizo-type disorders; including Schizoaffective Disorder - manifests as talking to people who aren't there ("Imaginary Friends") [13] - to abate loneliness and quell Anxiety & Distress.
4. In Schizotypal Personality Disorder (which I was diagnosed with as a Child) - "magical thinking" [14], over-active Imagination [15] & high amounts of linear & non-linear Creativity are present [16]....including divergent thinking [17] - or "without origin or example" creativity, where the Mind spurs up an image - that is based ONLY on possibilities & Creative Effort - and NOT by the example of another [18]. 
5. Mindfulness is a key characteristic described as a profound sense of self-awareness and even over-attention to ones feelings, beliefs and subsequent reactions and Emotions. Schizotypal Personality Disorder (SPD) - where the condition of Schizotypy exists (originates) - is defined by & shown by an "excessive amount of Mindfulness" [19].
6. In Schizoid Personality Disorder; another semi-psychotic type personality disorder - social aversion [20], aloofness/emotional coldness [21], social anxiety [22] and disrupted Internal vs External attention issues are found [23]....That is, that Schizoid persons (schizoids) are known to have an elaborate fantasy world inside their heads - yet very little need for Emotional Release - an aversion towards love or intimate encounters [24] [25].

So...HOW do we Cure Magical Thinking with Natural Supplements? 

1. CBD Oil aka CANNABIDIOL: The only over-the-counter supplements PROVEN to treat/eliminate Magical Thinking, magical experiences and delusional thought process are those natural ingredients like CBD Oil [26] - which have been studied for Schizophrenia [27] - more extensively than many other natural supplements [28]. Project CBD has a collection of studies/articles proving Cannabidiol (CBD) is the only well-researched Natural Treatment for Schizophrenia & Psychosis [29]. CBD Oil has immediate AntiPsychotic effects & is deemed efficacious (highly effective) [30]. It can be bought on a legit (local) discount site over-the-counter (without a Prescription!) - via Top Extracts: Specialty Products (discount link).
2. E-Pharm Test Force II: A supplement that contains a combination of D-Aspartic Acid + Sarcosine (N-methylGlycine) [31] [32] - it is used to boost Testosterone levels in Men & Women [33] [34] [35] - however, the ingredients are also used to treat Schizophrenia [36] [37] [38] [39]; as well as Cognitive/Memory issues present in Schizophrenia [40]. E-Pharm Test Force II; a supplement containing both DAA + Sarcosine - can be purchased at a cut price on AMAZON - here. It has several good reviews to justify its potency/quality as well. For Testosterone purposes - another natural alternative is Test-Stack Rx Product No.17 "Test-Booster" - however it is over $200 (USD) and is thus unaffordable for many....it does WORK though - read My Review on Test Stack Rx Signature Testosterone Booster here.
3. N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC): Is a neuroprotective (brain-protecting) amino acid Supplement that is proven effective in multiple studies for Natural relief of Schizophrenia symptoms [41] [42] [43] [44]. It also improves Acute (short-term/immediate) Psychosis; including Magical Thinking [45] - as it calms nerves from over-firing in the Brain [46].
4. Correcting Hormonal Imbalance: Testing THYROID Hormones [47], Estradiol (Estrogen) [48] & Testosterone (and Androgens) [49]: Psychosis, Magical Thinking, Schizophrenia - and all things leading in the direction of "abnormal thinking" - have a hormonal component [50]....HYPOthyroidism (low Thyroid function/hormones) - causes Schizophrenia [51] [52] & Psychotic symptoms to emerge [53]....often without notice. LOW E2 or Estrogen (female sex hormone) can lead to Psychosis [54], although, incredibly HIGH levels of Estrogen can precipitate a Stress-induced Psychotic state [55]! Estrogen increases Fear....Interestingly, Testosterone (androgens, male sex hormones) help one to control their reactions to Negative Emotions & Negative Energy - if diagnosed as a Schizophrenic [56]. For those who don't have Insurance or can't afford TRT (Testosterone-Replacement Therapy) - AndroGel (testosterone GEL) is available on NapsGear (Geneza Pharmaceuticals) without a Prescription....shots are also available on the same site as NEBIDO - which is the only 'true' TRT injection that is long-lasting and works to relieve Low Testosterone Symptoms [57]. Using Raloxifene - an Estrogen 'regulating' drug also proves useful for Schizophrenia and Psychotic States [58]. Test-Stack Rx "testosterone booster" (VIP Discount Link Here) also may improve Psychotic symptoms IF there is a clear deficiency in Gonadal Hormones (mainly LH/FSH)....however, it takes 2-3 weeks (at minimum) to have any noticeable effect on Mental Status.
5. Omega-3 Fish Oil Supplements (Krill Oil also!): Omega-3 Fatty Acids are considered to be extremely beneficial in treatment & prevention [59] of Psychotic Disorders [60] [61] [62] - including full-blown Schizophrenia [63] and dissociated states [64]. I take MegaRed Krill Oil - which helps to block Adderall's pro-Psychotic effects in me....although I am never 'truly' Psychotic - more or less just enthused by odd forms of thinking or "tests" of Creative Effort.

[2019] BRAIN MECHANISMS OF MAGICAL THINKING: EXPLORED [2019]

1. Magical Thinking is associated with elevations in multiple neurotransmitters; namely Dopamine [65], Serotonin [66], PEA [67] [68] (phenylethylamine) - in other words "monoamine neurotransmitters" which heighten stimulation [69], expansiveness of the Mind [70], openness to ideas [71] and which amplify Emotions in the person [72] [73] [74]. 
2. Magical Thinking can involve DEFICITS in Glutamate neurotransmission [75], specifically an under-active NMDA-receptor [76] [77] - which can also be due to Lead Poisoning - in which Lead (Pb+) directly blocks NMDA-receptor function [78] and can create Psychotic States [79] [80] & abnormal forms of thinking [81] and Emotional Processing [82]. Lead exposure also causes ADHD/ADD symptoms (Attention-Deficit-Hyperactivity-Disorders).
3. A virtuous or "heroic" person is often a High Dopamine + High-Serotonin type....whereas a Pompous sex-addict (fiend) - the "Player" type is typical of a High Dopamine LOW Serotonin brain chemistry [83]. Cheaters typically have a Dopamine-D4-receptor gene that makes the receptor more active & sensitive to Dopamine [84]. Cheaters are known to have too much Dopamine in blood as well as Vasopressin [85] - a hormone closely linked to Testosterone activity [86].
4. A Person with "High-Empathy" usually has more NOREPINEPHRINE (noradrenaline) [87] - conversion from Dopamine, thus, their Dopamine is taken and transformed into NorAdrenaline more readily - than a person with less DBH activity. DBH or Dopamine Beta Hydroxylase - causes dopamine to convert or "turn into" norepinephrine - which is a more 'stimulating' monoamine in many ways.

RELIGION, SPIRITUAL POWER AND MAGICAL THINKING 
- Connection? Causation? Or simply Variable per Person?

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