Captain_Peelz t1_j5h7h44 wrote on January 22, 2023 at 11:56 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

In your opinion, do you believe that people conflate the short term high and associated happiness with a perceived long term positive effect? Because I know several people who swear that it has helped them, yet they show no signs of improved happiness or stability. They just do drugs more frequently.

ifitfartsitsharts t1_j5hoqzg wrote on January 23, 2023 at 1:55 AM

Yes, I think there is a component of that, which is why studies need proper design for the question and validated measurement tools that eliminate that kind of bias.