GD -- I was not thinking about using iboga and MDMA at the same time. Upon considering the subject, I have to agree with you that it is probably ill advised. At this point, my thoughts are that iboga should not be mixed with anything with the possible exception of harmine and THH. Iboga has such nice, clear, friendly, intelligible visions and I think that combining it with other substances would only lead to a loss of clarity, etc.
Allow me to rephrase my question:
Are there any anti-anxiety drugs/supplements, to be used in between iboga treatments, that would fit well with ongoing iboga treatment?
That is, I need anxiety relief to be able to function and remove the causes of my anxiety, but I do not want any drug-based treatment to interfere or negate the progress brought about by iboga.
Niceboat -- Thanks for your suggestion and the links! I have noticed a definite reduction in anxiety and depression (the two are closely linked in my abnormal brain) the day after using salvia.
Even though the shaman-australis link describes use of S. splendens, I do have some S. divinorum that I can try. I'll let you know what I find out. It will be fantastic if a quid of salvia helps; I had never considered using the leaf since the Mazatecs use somewhere around 30 - 40 leaves for an entheogenic experience. The 'day-after' effects, though, suggest that the anti-anxiety/depressive nature of the plant might indeed be present in low doses.
As for the BZDs, I know that Cal has combined them with treatments. Also, goatboy has been using them since his flood. Think I'll PM them boyz and invite their responses.
Since BZDs' effects are confined to the BZD receptors, and iboga does not bind there, I see no mechanism for BZDs to affect the GDNF production that appears to be the key to iboga's long-term benefits.
Please don't think I'm being any sort of BZD advocate here, I really don't like 'em. I do need to get functional, though -- that is of prime importance to me at this time.
~et