Psilocybin's Erasure of EGO
The Psychoanalytic Review December 1, 2023 DOI: 10.1521/prev.2023.110.4.457 via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractA psychoanalyst describes his own psilocybin experience and compares it with the psychoanalytic journey, noting that both reveal unconscious dynamics. The article explores similarities and differences between the two types of journeys and suggests that psilocybin can deepen psychoanalytic understanding while psychoanalysis can help interpret psychedelic sessions. Patients may benefit from integrating insights from both approaches.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Intervention | Psilocybin journey |
| Topics | Psilocybin |
| Keywords | Psychoanalytic theory Unconscious mind Psychoanalysis Psychology |
| Citations | 2 |
| Key finding | The psilocybin journey and the psychoanalytic journey both reveal unconscious dynamics, and cross-fertilization between the two may benefit patients. |
Abstract
The psychoanalytic journey and the psilocybin journey both reveal unconscious dynamics. In this article a psychoanalyst discusses his own psilocybin journey. Similarities and differences between these journeys are discussed. Possibilities are offered for a dialogue in which psilocybin may contribute to psychoanalytic understanding and psychoanalysis may contribute to the understanding of psychedelic sessions. Patients may benefit from this cross-fertilization.