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📔 Psychedelics 101: Terms Everyone Should Know

Ego Death (or Dissolution) 🧠 

In various forms of psychedelic-assisted therapy and plant medicine ceremonies, individuals can experience “ego death,” which is the temporary dissolving of one’s sense of self, often bringing a profound sense of unity or insight.

While it can be enlightening, it may also feel unsettling for those unprepared…

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The Physical Effects of Psilocybin: What You Need to Know…

Psilocybin—the active compound in “magic mushrooms”—has been gaining recognition for its potential therapeutic applications.

And while there’s an ample amount of evidence supporting its use in treating depression and anxiety, psilocybin mushrooms, like all psychedelics, still carry inherent risks if not respected and utilized appropriately…

So we’ve provided an overview of psilocybin’s key physical effects, safety considerations, and best practices for responsible use.

🏋️ Physical Effects

• Mild Sedation & Euphoria
  Psilocybin often induces relaxation, and many users report a pleasant bodily euphoria. Some may also experience brief moments of heightened alertness or stimulation.

• Heightened Sensory Perception
  Many individuals note increased sensitivity to tastes, touch, and other senses, which can enhance the overall experience.

• Frequent Yawning & Pupil Dilation
  Yawning and dilated pupils are common physiological responses to psilocybin.

• Balance & Coordination
  Psilocybin can affect coordination, particularly at higher doses, potentially increasing the risk of slips or falls.

• Cardiovascular & Temperature Changes
  Users may experience slightly elevated heart rate, blood pressure, and body temperature.

🛟 Safety Profile

• Low Toxicity & Rare Medical Emergencies
  Psilocybin is not linked to long-term organ damage or chemical dependence. Serious physical complications are rare, with medical intervention required in only about 0.2% of cases—most often related to psychological distress rather than physical harm.

• High Lethal Dose
  The lethal dose (LD50) is roughly 700 times a typical clinical dose, making a fatal overdose virtually impossible in normal conditions.

🫀 Cardiovascular Considerations

• Potential Risks for Heart Conditions
  Though generally well-tolerated by healthy individuals, psilocybin’s effects on heart rate and blood pressure can pose concerns for those with pre-existing cardiac issues. Individuals with significant heart problems are typically excluded from clinical trials involving psilocybin.

💊 Drug Interactions

• SSRIs & SNRIs
  While psilocybin is physically safe alongside these antidepressants, the subjective effects may be diminished. More research is needed to confirm overall safety profiles.

• Lithium
  There have been reports of seizures when lithium is combined with psilocybin or LSD.

• MAOIs
  MAOIs may weaken psilocybin’s effects and can interact dangerously with SSRIs and SNRIs, heightening the risk of serotonin toxicity.

🦺 Responsible Use

Before exploring psilocybin, especially if you have existing health conditions, it’s always best to consult with a qualified healthcare professional.

This ensures you can weigh potential benefits against any risks and proceed with proper guidance…

By prioritizing safety and informed decision-making, individuals can better harness psilocybin’s therapeutic possibilities while minimizing potential harm to both body and mind.

We believe there is a bright future for the therapeutic use and application of psilocybin with psychedelic-assisted therapy, pending more research, understanding, and clinical trials showing continued benefits and outcomes.

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Our Top Psychedelic and Plant Medicine Blog from Webdelics

The Webdelics website has over 160+ evidence-based, research-backed blogs that were intentionally written to give you the facts, not just our opinions. 

📚️ Here is this week’s top blog on our site, rated by our readers:

• MDMA Safety Check - Exploring Drug Interactions

🗯️ This article was a top choice because it allowed our readers to have discussions with their healthcare providers about the potential benefits and dangers of MDMA…

We hope it helps you too!

💬 We will leave you with this…

Manly Hall brilliantly stated, “The end of science is not to prove a theory, but to improve mankind.”

Challenging our beliefs and knowledge is essential for finding the truth, especially in a crowded space like plant medicine and psychedelics.

Until next time…

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