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Interesting. It has the opposite effect of antipsychotics and antidepressants that act the same receptors. Makes me wonder if studying LSD could help with the
by kayodelycaon 4y ago
Interesting. It has the opposite effect of antipsychotics and antidepressants that act the same receptors.
Makes me wonder if studying LSD could help with the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
My personal experience is the brain becomes very plastic during manic episodes, especially when they border on or cross into psychosis. In a way similar to stories I’ve read about LSD.
- wise0wl 4y agoThat was one of the original purposes for LSD---it was billed as a "psychomemetic", in that it mimicked the state of psychosis and made it so therapists could better study and treat the disease in isolation.
- SamoyedFurFluff 4y agoGenerally schizophrenia and schizophrenia spectrum disorders are an instant no-go for hallucinogenic drugs like LSD. It’s been known to trigger psychotic episodes and mental health crisis. Schizophrenia and manic episodes aren’t necessarily the same or behave similarly, and where they overlap is via schizoaffective disorder.
- Synaesthesia 4y agoYes my friend who had a psychotic break told me it was "just like an acid trip", that didn't end. I've had all kinds of delusions on LSD, it's interesting because afterwards you can reflect on the odd thoughts you just had (if you don't take them too seriously!) It sure can be insightful, in the right space.