lizardlines t1_j5ftfge wrote on January 22, 2023 at 6:33 PM

Reply to comment by ifitfartsitsharts 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

I was part of a clinical trial for psilocybin use for BD2 where I was given psilocybin under observation. I was severely depressed at the time and the experience itself was miserable, just amplifying obsessive thoughts. In the long term it didn’t hurt but I personally would not do it again when severely depressed. But the PI said many participants had good results.