First-Of-Its-Kind Imaging Study Links Psilocybin To Dynamic Brain Hyperconnectivity
A new study reveals how psilocybin, a compound in magic mushrooms induces dynamic hyperconnectivity in the brain, leading to profound ego-modifying experiences and feelings of oceanic boundlessness. Published in Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging, this research delves into the mystical experiences reported by users, highlighting the therapeutic potential of psychedelics for treating psychiatric disorders.
Understanding Oceanic Boundlessness
The concept of oceanic boundlessness, often described as a sense of unity, blissfulness, insightfulness and spiritual experience, is frequently associated with psychedelic sessions. The study, one of the first to utilize brain imaging in psychedelic research, identifies a specific link between the psychedelic state and changes in dynamic brain connectivity. Unlike previous research showing static increases in global brain connectivity under psychedelics, this study demonstrates that hyperconnectivity is dynamic, correlating …