Category: Cognitive
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Progression in surfing requires the surfer to stand on a precipice. Step too far to one side and the environment offers little challenge; the risks feel theoretical and there is no real demand on the system. Step too far the other way and the ocean becomes overwhelming; the challenges exceed capacity and the surfer drops…
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This blog post examines the potential of surfing subjectively mind-bending waves as a therapeutic approach for mental health, akin to the effects of psychedelic-assisted therapies. I draw parallels between the impact of psychedelic experiences on the 5-HT2A receptors and neuroplasticity, and the intense experiences of surfing mind-bending waves. I dip into scientific literature, personal narratives,…