Self-therapy with LSD has helped me rewire my brain and overcome my addictions to alcohol and, subsequently, doomscrolling. Now I’m considering taking this a step further.
Recently, I got a wristband that continuously monitors my physiological metrics, and I’ve noticed that both my baseline respiratory rate and resting heart rate are relatively high. Neither is medically concerning, as both fall within the normal range, which I’ve also confirmed with my doctor.
This got me thinking: could I use an LSD experience focused specifically on this issue to rewire my brain at a subconscious level, encouraging my body to naturally adopt a slower, deeper breathing pattern? My hypothesis is that this could, in turn, lower my baseline respiratory rate and potentially my resting heart rate.
For context: I’m a healthy, physically fit young man who maintains a healthy lifestyle. I suspect my naturally elevated baseline rates are largely influenced by genetics rather than lifestyle factors.
I’m curious whether psychedelic-induced neuroplasticity could influence such deeply ingrained autonomic patterns, or whether these physiological processes are largely beyond the reach of conscious or subconscious rewiring.