Psilocybin on the Brain
Upon ingesting, this psilocybin mushroom transforms into Psilocin compound binding snuggly into our 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2A.
The emotional effects are characterized by intensification and convergence of functions in the prefrontal cortex over the duration of psilocybin experience. Neuroplasticity increases openness, new pathways of thought, insight and perception of self.
Psilocybin allows for increased access to emotions, cognitive traits associated with creativity and divergent thinking. A drastic ego dissolution experiences in which a sense of self- and ego loss occur, The perceptual changes are dose-dependent, intensifying the higher the dose. The notion of self- and identity dissolution, sense of connection with the universe.
We are more disconnected from the natural world than ever before in history, this disconnection is linked to poor mental health as well as ecological neglect and destruction that we are experiencing today.
Psilocybin increases brain connectivity, personality trait openness associating with eco conscious awareness resulting in increased pro environmental behaviors. Increases in nature relatedness were also found to be mediated by ego-dissolution. Nature connection enhances well-being, mood, attention, deeper understanding of life and ability internally reflect on life problems.These results are not temporary but long lasting which makes them so significantly different from any other substance. Psilocybin has enormous implications on our sustainable identity and evolutionary awareness.
Psilocybin & Eco-conciousness
Ecopsychology refers to humans psychological interdependence with the rest of nature and the implications of identity, behavior and well being.
Psilocybin the active compound in psilocybin cubensis mushrooms empirically increase personality trait openness associated with nature connectedness. In turn, improving psychological well-being, reducing levels of anxiety/depression increasing pro environmental behavior and having a deeper understanding of life and vitality.
Connecting the dots to our unsustainable practices is key to reforming the failing systems. The Ultimate Paradigm shift that will revolutionize our current maladaptive practices.
Psilocybin Today
Studies exploring psilocybin in the treatment of mental health disorders have reported a wide range of psychological experiences and processes in participants that are considered to be critical for positive changes with respect to depression, anxiety, PTSD, anorexia, alcohol consumption habits and addiction. Psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy has been effective in the treatment of depression, anxiety in cancer patients, and treatment resistant depression. The FDA recently designated psilocybin and MDMA as “Breakthrough Therapies” for treatment-resistant depression, addiction, anorexia, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. The following years heavily hold the future of psilocybin’s accessibility.
Johns Hopkins Psilocybin Treatment
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Psilocybin in Ancient practice
This Fungi magic may be new to us but not to the ancient world. Indigenous artwork demonstrates Psilocybin mushrooms was a channel to communicate with the gods, holding great significance to the Mayan and Aztec people. Psilocybin was referred to as “flesh of the gods.”
The ancient Egyptians also left behind a wealth of artwork depicting mushrooms. They believed they were embedded into the earth by the god Osiris. They referred to mushrooms as “food of the gods” or “sons of the gods.” Because mushrooms were considered godly, only the priesthood and the upper classes could consume them.
Shamanism is among the many spiritual applications, used for communication with ancestors and other supernatural entities. Usually coming back from the experience with insightful messages. Entheogen
Understanding the history of the medicinal, ritualistic and spirtual uses of psilocybin is essential. Resources here are gateways to your own personal deep dive in the entheogen. The mushroom is to be understood, acknowledged and above all else, respected.