Jul '25 • General Discussion
HOW PSYCHEDELICS FUNCTION THERAPEUTICALLY
“The proposition that psilocybin impacts cognition and stimulates hippocampal neurogenesis is based on extensive evidence that serotonin (5- hydroxytryptamine or 5-HT) acting on specific 5-HT receptor sub-types (most likely the 5-HT2A receptor) is involved in the regulation of neurogenesis in hippocampus. The in vitro and in vivo animal data is compelling enough to explore whether psilocybin will enhance neurogenesis and result in measurable improvements in learning.” – Juan R. Sanchez-Ramos
HOW PSYCHEDELICS FUNCTION THERAPEUTICALLY
The classic psychedelics temporarily down regulate a system in the brain called the Default Mode Network (DMN). This system is managing how areas of our brain are communicating with each other. This is connected to what we call the ego (our identity, idea of self, how we label and categorize). When this system is less active different areas of the brain are more free to communicate with each other. The most important communication that happens here is the communication between the deeper emotional parts of our brain and the higher level functioning prefrontal cortex parts of our brain.
This increase in communication allows new pathways and new ways of processing ourselves and our lives. It allows our emotional side to form new ways of connecting to our ego.
This is why these medicines are so powerful. The ego is there helping us go through life in a comfortable routine sort of way. It is also preventing us from moving through and beyond past traumas and negative learned behaviour.
The psychedelics disrupt this process and open the
door for healing and growth.
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