Psychedelic benefits may partially depend on your personality, new research suggests

Psychedelic benefits may partially depend on your personality, new research suggests

A psychedelic trip that leaves one person feeling transformed could leave another feeling unsettled — and personality may be part of the reason. In the Journal of Psychedelic Studies, researchers report that openness predicted positive, mystical experiences, while neuroticism was linked to more challenging and negative outcomes. Psychedelic substances such as psilocybin (found in certain “magic” mushrooms), LSD, and DMT are known for producing p…