Giving psilocybin, the psychedelic in magic mushrooms, to rats made them more optimistic in the longer term, suggesting that the psychedelic substance could have great potential in treating a core symptom of depression in humans.

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https://newatlas.com/medical/psilocybin-optimism-depression/

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I used to take mushrooms a decent amount. They’re a lot of fun and definitely helped me become a better person. Sadly, their fun for me has run out and now anytime I do even a slight amount my anxiety is through the roof.

LSD feels a lot cleaner and puts me in a better, more clear head space… and still provides the better mood and makes me feel like I realized something about myself or the world afterwards.