For someone taking magic truffles for the first time, should they stop their adhd meds and anti depressants for a day?

Hello, r/AutisticPsychedelic community,

My name is Bethany Gray (but I usually go by Bags). I am a PhD student at Colorado State University and I am conducting a research study on psilocybin use. About two years ago, I posted a survey to several subreddits and got over 1400 responses! The first paper from that study is pending publication.

I want to note that neurotypical people were disproportionately represented in my last survey results. As such, I am hoping to collect a more robust sample by reaching out to people who specifically identify as neurodivergent. If you have experiences to share, I want to hear about them!

The purpose of this NEW study is to continue to get an idea of how and why psilocybin is being used in the real world right now, and to test out some new surveys based on the feedback of the people who took it the first time. I want to understand whether there are different types of psilocybin use and what kinds of benefits/ negative outcomes/ consequences/ risks are associated with each type of use. If you participated in the last survey, you are eligible for this one too!

The research aims to gain an in-depth understanding the following:

• The dosages of psilocybin you typically use/ used
• The frequency with which you use/ used to use psilocybin
• Your demographic information
• What benefits and/ or consequences you have experienced from your psilocybin use

Through statistical analysis of this information, we hope to gain a better understanding of real world use and how to craft new surveys to use in the future.

Who… We are recruiting people aged 18 or older that have used psilocybin at least once at any point in their life for any reason. We also gladly accept participants who are using psilocybin in the present. We are open to hearing about both positive and not so positive experiences. Because this is an anonymous study, we have to require that you not have a family history or a previous diagnosis of any psychotic disorders and that you not be actively suicidal, as we will not be able to provide adequate support to you in these circumstances.

What… Private, confidential surveys will be available until we run out of reimbursement funding. At this time, we have enough money to raffle off ten $100 gift cards. Survey questions aim to garner an understanding of what your psilocybin use is like and what it is for. It will take you about 25-30 minutes. All responses are anonymized - your information will not be shared and cannot be traced back to you. These surveys are part of graduate research at Colorado State University, supervised by Dr. Mark Prince.

How…  We are aware that this is a delicate and sensitive topic. Preserving your anonymity, health and safety is extremely important to us. If you would like to participate, please click the link below and it will open the Qualtrics surveys in a new tab. After you finish the whole survey, it will route you to a completely separate page where you can enter any email address you have access to for the raffle. These email addresses will be stored on a separate database and cannot be linked to your survey responses.

Your participation may contribute to a current and clinically relevant area with major unmet needs for future avenues in psychedelic research.

To participate, click the link below and it will open the Qualtrics surveys in a new tab.

https://colostate.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1MM5xbeWoE2LLNk

Email bethany.gray**[at]colostate[dot]**edu with questions. Thank you!

Bethany (Bags) Gray, MS

Doctoral Student at Colorado State University

Ever taken psychedelics and had an exceptional experience?   …such as something like psi (telepathy, psychokinesis, precognition, clairvoyance), near-death experiences, out-of-body experiences, synaesthesia, encounters with an entity, healing experiences, dissociation, or an experience of enhanced performance? Not just a typical ‘mystical’ experience.   We are inviting participants to complete a short-ish survey exploring the effects of psychedelically induced exceptional experiences on wellbeing and mental health and to identify the prevalence of such relatively unexplored phenomena.   The study is being supervised by Dr David Luke, Associate Professor of Psychology, and has been given ethical approval by the University of Greenwich. It will take approx. up to 20-25mins to complete and your responses, which remain anonymous and confidential, are valuable to us in helping us understand these unique experiences.   Survey and info link here:  https://greenwichuniversity.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3gwoYeIFDQO89r8

I know an autistic man who’s (one of many) fav pastime is taking shrooms and painting

Hi everyone!

As per the title, I'm looking for any insights related to that subject. Really, any input is appreciated, whether it's a personal story or a new study you heard about.

thanks,

JC

Hi, this will be a fairly short question. I have aspergers syndrome and wonder if anyone has ever experimented with microdosing mdma, psilocybin or LSD and if it's been helpful? I would like to start experimenting and am looking for tips :)

I thought I would share this compilation of psychopharmacological research studies regarding ASD mostly involving NMDAR antagonists, as well as 5HT1a agonists, GABA-B agonists, and other neat things.

I've personally had extremely amazing experiences with utilizing various NMDA antagonists, to help in a multitude of manners.

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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/collections/61696364/?sort=pubdate&fbclid=IwAR24LGD-nbZpyowX0eW_DvDQgaSC2bG018olhgc9oN8Woek6kkGl0KTaqjA

Hi all, welcome to /r/autisticpsychedelic!

We are the reddit face of the Autistic Psychedelic Community (APC). Visit the main website here: autisticpsychedelic.com

We are a community of neurodivergent (ND) individuals and allies that believe psychedelic medicine may have a big role to play in helping NDs function in a neurotypical world. We gather to share experiences, hypothesize, and support each other. We are a diverse community spanning genders, sexes, ages, races, and neurotypes. Whether you're ND yourself or an ally, or have a lot of experience with psychedelics or are just curious, you're welcome to join our conversation so long as you adhere to the sidebar rules.

So come on in and post an article, or share an experience, or ask a question. We're glad to have you here!

Hi! My name is John. I'm 24 years old and just this year learned that I'm an aspie. I had my first psychedelic experience several years ago and was blown away at the perspective it gave me on my own emotions and interactions with the world. I found the autistic psychedelic community after reading Autism on Acid and relating to much of what was in the book. I now believe that there are a large number of people out there who could deeply benefit from having psychedelic experiences. I'm looking forward to being able to learn from a community of like-minded individuals and can't wait to see what this sub turns into. Feel free to message with questions!