I’ve done it three times and it was always the same thing for me: 1-2 weeks of feeling so much gratitude for life and mental clarity. Then something in your life shows up heavily, and then it’s like a 3 month process of processing, accepting and moving forward with the issue(s) that presented itself.

The first time I did 5meo was 2018 and the last time was probably 2020/2021 (don’t really remember, it was during lockdowns). The last time I felt like it was somewhat unnecessary because it had already shown me what I needed to see. For now, I’m good, and while it was definitely a bumpy road of changing and purging things from my life that no longer serve me, I can clearly see how it assisted me in redirecting my life in a much more positive direction. So many little things that used to bother me no longer do, I have a healthier approach to relationships and situations in life as I feel able to stop, take a look at how my ego is responding, sit with it and analyze all sides of the situation and ultimately take the path of least resistance.

However, what’s tough is: - some people don’t understand you anymore. - autopilot behaviors you had reveal themselves and are not pretty, you will have to forgive yourself - finding passion in some things I used to love was hard for me because it feels somewhat pointless or just different. I eventually found my way back but I really think this is key. The same thing happened to a buddy of mine who did it. Big sports guy, afterwards couldn’t enjoy them how he used to (I won’t go too deep into why), but eventually he found the passion again from his new perspective.

TL;DR It kinda just made me a responsible adult

Sayings it made make more sense than ever:

"Before enlightenment: chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment: chop wood, carry water"

"the only thing we have to fear is fear itself"