You got it exactly, @builderofcastles

Most of what our society calls 'mental illness' is likely just functional adaptation to trauma. And, like you say, addiction is often self-medication for trauma.

Also with you on the meditation. It's much easier to process material from the past when we have solid grounding in the present. Meditation is a great tool to enhance a psychedelic therapy experience.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences. You sound very awake.