Simon Amstell says psychedelic tea helped him accept himself

• Comedian Simon Amstell has revealed that taking ayahuasca helped him overcome feelings of shame about his sexuality.
• In a new interview, the 46-year-old star described how the psychoactive tea made him feel "free and full of love, acceptance and pleasure", allowing him to choose pleasure over shame.
• Amstell, who came out as gay at 21, has previously explored his sexuality in projects such as the sitcom Grandma's House and the film Benjamin.
• He also shared that his father reacted negatively to his sexuality, telling him to seek therapy and recently stating he believed Amstell would "end up going to hell".
• Other celebrities, including Will Smith, Megan Fox, and Machine Gun Kelly, have also spoken about their experiences with ayahuasca, detailing both transformative and challenging trips.

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Simon Amstell says ayahuasca freed him of ‘shame’ over sexuality