Eirini K Argyri
@eirini-k-a.bsky.social
Psychedelic researcher: Studying Normality Challenging Experiences, developing between groundlessness and grounding. Tending towards holistic integration.
Community magic In Exeter, UK
https://experts.exeter.ac.uk/37645-eirini-ketzitzidou-argyri
Community magic In Exeter, UK
https://experts.exeter.ac.uk/37645-eirini-ketzitzidou-argyri
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Learning from Boundlessness: Psychedelic induced awe and epistemic shifts towards a holistic worldview
Psychedelic substances are increasingly recognized for their potential to catalyse transformative shifts in worldviews. Central to these transformations are states of awe, a self-transcendent, epistem...
doi.org
New pre-print out 🌍✨🌌
'Learning from Boundlessness: Psychedelic induced awe and epistemic shifts towards a holistic worldview'
doi.org/10.21203/rs....
We explored how awe during psychedelic experiences relates to lasting shifts in sense of self, other, and reality
'Learning from Boundlessness: Psychedelic induced awe and epistemic shifts towards a holistic worldview'
doi.org/10.21203/rs....
We explored how awe during psychedelic experiences relates to lasting shifts in sense of self, other, and reality
Reposted by Eirini K Argyri
New article in 'Salon' by Elizabeth Hlavinka about the bad & the good sides of 'bad trips', interviewing Eirini Argyri & myself about our work on the Challenging #Psychedelic Experiences Project exploring recovery & growth after post-psychedelic extended difficulties
www.salon.com/2025/06/06/b...
www.salon.com/2025/06/06/b...
"Bad trips" can have surprising benefits
Psychedelics can cause long-lasting challenging experiences. In certain settings, they can be transformative
www.salon.com
June 7, 2025 at 12:31 PM
New article in 'Salon' by Elizabeth Hlavinka about the bad & the good sides of 'bad trips', interviewing Eirini Argyri & myself about our work on the Challenging #Psychedelic Experiences Project exploring recovery & growth after post-psychedelic extended difficulties
www.salon.com/2025/06/06/b...
www.salon.com/2025/06/06/b...
Reposted by Eirini K Argyri
Just published this post on psychedelic-induced 'ontological shock' (a term coined by the German-American philosopher Paul Tillich).
I include some findings from a new study on this by @eirini-k-a.bsky.social @philosojules.bsky.social @drdluke.bsky.social @rosmcalpine.bsky.social and others.
I include some findings from a new study on this by @eirini-k-a.bsky.social @philosojules.bsky.social @drdluke.bsky.social @rosmcalpine.bsky.social and others.
Psychedelics and Ontological Shock
During or after intense psychedelic experiences – typically elicited by taking a high dose, or a synergistic drug combination – one may find oneself in a state known as ontological shock. This is when...
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May 26, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Just published this post on psychedelic-induced 'ontological shock' (a term coined by the German-American philosopher Paul Tillich).
I include some findings from a new study on this by @eirini-k-a.bsky.social @philosojules.bsky.social @drdluke.bsky.social @rosmcalpine.bsky.social and others.
I include some findings from a new study on this by @eirini-k-a.bsky.social @philosojules.bsky.social @drdluke.bsky.social @rosmcalpine.bsky.social and others.
Reposted by Eirini K Argyri
Our latest CPEP, led by @eirini-k-a.bsky.social exploring ontological shock & existential challenge as extended difficulties following a psychedelic experience - highlighting that grounding practices, integration support, & time were critical in helping participants cope. doi.org/10.1371/jour...
Navigating groundlessness: An interview study on dealing with ontological shock and existential distress following psychedelic experiences
Psychedelic induced mystical experiences have been largely assumed to drive the therapeutic effects of these substances, which may in part be mediated by changes in metaphysical beliefs. However, ther...
doi.org
May 7, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Our latest CPEP, led by @eirini-k-a.bsky.social exploring ontological shock & existential challenge as extended difficulties following a psychedelic experience - highlighting that grounding practices, integration support, & time were critical in helping participants cope. doi.org/10.1371/jour...
Reposted by Eirini K Argyri
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the 2025 Psychedelic Community Survey, a research project for the psychedelic community. Participation is completely anonymous. Please share the survey invitation and link with anyone you think might be interested in participating.
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April 7, 2025 at 9:57 PM
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the 2025 Psychedelic Community Survey, a research project for the psychedelic community. Participation is completely anonymous. Please share the survey invitation and link with anyone you think might be interested in participating.
New pre-print out 🌍✨🌌
'Learning from Boundlessness: Psychedelic induced awe and epistemic shifts towards a holistic worldview'
doi.org/10.21203/rs....
We explored how awe during psychedelic experiences relates to lasting shifts in sense of self, other, and reality
'Learning from Boundlessness: Psychedelic induced awe and epistemic shifts towards a holistic worldview'
doi.org/10.21203/rs....
We explored how awe during psychedelic experiences relates to lasting shifts in sense of self, other, and reality
Learning from Boundlessness: Psychedelic induced awe and epistemic shifts towards a holistic worldview
Psychedelic substances are increasingly recognized for their potential to catalyse transformative shifts in worldviews. Central to these transformations are states of awe, a self-transcendent, epistem...
doi.org
April 7, 2025 at 6:46 AM
New pre-print out 🌍✨🌌
'Learning from Boundlessness: Psychedelic induced awe and epistemic shifts towards a holistic worldview'
doi.org/10.21203/rs....
We explored how awe during psychedelic experiences relates to lasting shifts in sense of self, other, and reality
'Learning from Boundlessness: Psychedelic induced awe and epistemic shifts towards a holistic worldview'
doi.org/10.21203/rs....
We explored how awe during psychedelic experiences relates to lasting shifts in sense of self, other, and reality
Speaking on 'Growing from Groundlessness: Ontological Shock and Epistemic Metamorphosis Following Psychedelic Experiences' in Prague, April 26th,
for the uniMIND Symposium 2025: Metamorphosis in Psychedelic Science by the @mind-foundation.bsky.social
www.mind-foundation.org/get-involved...
for the uniMIND Symposium 2025: Metamorphosis in Psychedelic Science by the @mind-foundation.bsky.social
www.mind-foundation.org/get-involved...
March 29, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Speaking on 'Growing from Groundlessness: Ontological Shock and Epistemic Metamorphosis Following Psychedelic Experiences' in Prague, April 26th,
for the uniMIND Symposium 2025: Metamorphosis in Psychedelic Science by the @mind-foundation.bsky.social
www.mind-foundation.org/get-involved...
for the uniMIND Symposium 2025: Metamorphosis in Psychedelic Science by the @mind-foundation.bsky.social
www.mind-foundation.org/get-involved...