Summary
Psychonautics is defined as a methodology for discovering altered or non-ordinary states of consciousness — typically those produced by meditation and hallucinogenic substances — as well as to a phenomenological research paradigm which attempts to navigate these states to gain deeper insight into the nature, structure, and processes of the human psyche and unconscious mind.
Tolerance
Build-up
develops rapidly after a single use
Reset
7–14 days for baseline
Effects
Positive
- Stimulation
- Mental/physical stimulation
Negative
- Nausea
- Pupil dilation
- Increased heart rate
- Insomnia
- Restlessness
- Dilated pupils
- Decreased appetite
- Sedation
Positive
- Introspection
- Euphoria
- Wakefulness
- Empathy
- Analysis enhancement
- Insight
Negative
- Anxiety
- Confusion
- Time distortion
- Ego softening
Positive
- Color enhancement
- Increased music appreciation
- Tracers
- Tactile enhancement
- Enhanced tactile sensation
- Pattern recognition enhancement
Negative
- Appetite suppression
- Visual distortions
- Drifting
- Auditory distortion