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Thegarbagegamer97 t1_j5ddtz4 wrote

Reply to comment by Kaylycat in Scientists are beginning to unravel the effects of psilocybin mushrooms on bipolar disorder: Findings indicate that many people with bipolar disorder who consume psilocybin, the primary psychoactive component of psychedelic “magic mushrooms,” believe that the experience is helpful. by lolfuys

Only asking this out of curiosity, but when you say it made you feel amazing, are we talking the healthy and stable kind or the euphoric kind that mania can sometimes induce? The article talked about that being a possible adverse effect so would love the input

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turntabletennis t1_j5fhfxh wrote

The euphoria from mushrooms is far greater than I have ever experienced during any mania. It's not an "on top of the world" feeling, it's more of a physical body euphoria with absolute clarity of mind.

I find myself able to think unabated by my own opinions or spin. You are able to rationalize with yourself. Sometimes this rationality CAN lead to intense feelings of sadness, as you accept responsibility for your past actions, or accept flaws within yourself.

I am fairly sure that watching It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia while tripping on shrooms contributed heavily to me quitting drinking alcohol. The reason being that I recognized my own drunk behavior in their jokes. Like damn, I'm the joke. Then my brain rearranged. It's hard to explain, but you truly do THINK a different way with psilocybin.

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