Wise words magic clown, I would agree with you.

I presume most of the Westerners who use aya do not do it to cure themselves from any illness (physical or psychological).

Aya can be a really strong medicine. Possibly too strong to be taken without a word of caution. It's not like suggesting chamomile tea or oranges to someone who has the cold.

Aya can make things worse, so please proceed with loads of caution. As an example, I would never personally try to cure any psychological disorder of any of my friends with, say lsd just as psychiatrists were trying to demonstrate on the 60's and 70's. I would leave it to people experienced with such fiddly situations.

I never woke up and thought myself as a healer. Who claims himself/herself to be a healer around here? This would be the best person to ask.