"Bad trips" and guilt: Why difficult feelings during psychedelic use might actually be a good thing

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"Bad trips" and guilt: Why difficult feelings during psychedelic use might actually be a good thing

Feelings of shame and guilt are surprisingly common during psilocybin experiences, affecting most users. However, a new study reveals that constructively working through these emotions, rather than avoiding them, is linked to improved wellbeing afterward.