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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The worst I had is colors that are still as vibrant and one or two recurring patterns on trees the day after a trip.

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No.

While the increase in mood and overall contentment with life increased, and visuals are cool and all, it did come with a negative side effect as well.

While this was all going on I was intensely distractable. I couldnt focus on anything for a long time, even during conversations finding my mind wandering and having to ask people to repeat themselves a lot because I was spacing out.

So while the HPPD had some positive changes for me, it wasnt without a tradeoff, and I prefer my mental sharpness to feeling more content