I’m interested in some data where Psilocybin (Chemical in magic mushrooms) CURED someone’s depression. As in they took it once, their depression went away, and they never needed to take it again. All I have heard is that in clinical tests it has offered a temporary fix lasting several months. Similar to (although slightly longer lasting than) anti-depressants, albeit with significantly less side effects! But if it is a “cure”, that would be exceptionally rare
Other psychedelics such as LSD have caused people to kill themselves and others during a psychotic break. This is technically a more permanent “cure” for your depression, when you die. Then again, some anti-depressants can have a side effect of suicidal thoughts as well
Really when you say psychedelics, really just say Psilocybin. It’s the safest and the one holding up the entire category on its back as a healing tool
I have taken magic mushrooms probably about 10 different times in my life, all with moderate to very good experiences. IMO they are best taken when something is scenic to look at is around, so for me this has been almost always camping, a few times just at my house. I have friends who have taken magic mushrooms and had a nightmarish experience, so they are definitely not for everyone. The possibility of permanent side effects to their use though is almost non-existent, unlike LSD
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