A lot of the research is based on how mushrooms can help people suffering from mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety, and other mental disorders. One of the leading causes of depression and anxiety in people is the brains inability to process other peoples facial expressions, and what they mean in response to what they have said and done. Psilocybin “re-wires” how the brain interprets facial expressions, meaning people that have an abnormal interpretation of others can properly asses how another person is feeling. This leads to more contentment in social interactions which decreases anxiety and leads to more connectedness with others.
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