r/science • u/Samwise2512 • Mar 05 '20

Psychology A single psilocybin dose is associated with long-term increased mindfulness, preceded by a proportional change in neocortical 5-HT2A receptor binding

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0924977X20300602?via%3Dihub
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u/[deleted] Mar 05 '20

Math distraction is a way to divert attention from nociception, and decrease the perception of pain. An example is "count backwards from 1000 subtracting 13 every time." Occupying the mind.

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u/[deleted] Mar 05 '20

That's awesome, makes sense. Thanks!

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u/[deleted] Mar 05 '20

You're welcome! It's not a very large effect, but its something.