What Is Ego Dissolution and Why Is It Therapeutic?
Direct Answer: Ego dissolution is the temporary reduction of the sense of a separate self — a feeling of profound interconnectedness. Research shows its intensity during a psilocybin session is the strongest predictor of lasting therapeutic outcomes.
What Ego Dissolution Feels Like
A sense of unity with the universe, profound feelings of love and compassion, release from the usual concerns of the "self," a sense of timelessness and presence, feelings of awe and sacredness.
Why It's Therapeutic
Research consistently shows that greater ego dissolution leads to greater reductions in depression and anxiety, and the "mystical experience" is the strongest predictor of lasting positive change.
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Is ego dissolution scary?
It can be, particularly for people who are unprepared. With proper preparation and a safe setting, most people find ego dissolution profoundly positive.
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