Diving into the Realm of Entities: A Look at DMT Experiences
Investigation Seeks to Explore "Beings" Encountered During DMT-Induced Alterations
Welcome to a journey through the unconventional! Let's delve into the world of DMT, a psychedelic substance that's known to induce out-of-this-world encounters, often reminiscent of religious epiphanies or alien abductions.
Think about it: DMT trips often involve manifestations of "entities" - beings that resemble creatures from tales of divine revelations or extraterrestrial encounters. These entities are hard to describe but are commonly associated with enlightening experiences.
In an extensive online survey of 2,561 English-speaking participants conducted by researchers from Johns Hopkins University and the University of California, participants shared their DMT trip experiences in detail. Here's a glimpse of what they had to say:
The Sensory Shift
DMT can significantly alter the way users perceive their surroundings through various senses. Vision and "extrasensory" abilities such as telepathy are often reported.
The Emotional Rollercoaster
While 41% of respondents reported feeling fear, emotions such as joy and happiness were more prevalent.
Communication with the Otherworldly
A staggering 69% claimed to have received a message from the DMT entities, and nearly one-fifth of these communications were predictive in nature.
The Consciousness of Entities
A whopping 96% admitted that these entities were conscious beings.
Helpful Beings from Another Realm
Over 78% of participants described the entities as generous, 70% spoke of their sacred nature, and 52% appreciated their positive attitude towards humans.
Many claimed that their encounters with entities changed them permanently, improving their outlook on life and relationships with others.
Surprisingly, more than half of the self-proclaimed atheists or agnostics felt open to the idea of a higher power or a deity after their encounters. This perspective shift makes DMT trips feel analogous to religious experiences.
However, it's important to note that these experiences aren't always positive. Some entities could be perceived as angry and threatening, leaving lasting psychological marks.
The Future of DMT: Treatment or Taboo?
With growing interest from neuropsychopharmacologists, DMT and other psychedelics are being explored as possible treatments for conditions such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and more. While initial results suggest promising therapeutic applications, some institutions still view these substances with skepticism.
For instance, Stripe, a popular payment system, refused to process donations intended for psychedelic research, citing company principles.
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Sources:
• Davis, A. K., Clifton, J. M., Weaver, E. G., Hurwitz, E. S., Johnson, M. W., Griffiths, R. R. (2020)
• Johnson, S. (2020)
• Michaelson, J. (2020)
The exploration of DMT's effects reveals intriguing connections with health-and-wellness, as many participants reported emotional rollercoasters and life-altering encounters with conscious entities. Moreover, mental-health therapies-and-treatments could potentially benefit from further study of DMT, as some researchers are investigating its therapeutic applications for conditions like depression and PTSD.
