The Golden Teacher mushroom strain effects are often described as revelatory or at the very least insightful. Hence their name, as this strain provides powerful lessons that remain long after the experience, as reported by some.

The fruiting bodies of the Golden Teachers mushroom strain have a mild potency and a variety of effects on the brain. Generally, all mushrooms containing psilocybin and psilocin affect the brain similarly to Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD).

Some of these powerful effects include:

Enhanced colors

Giddiness

Peacefulness

Euphoria

Visual distortions

Lightness

Change in mood or feelings

Paranoia

Derealization

Spiritual awakening

Confusion

Powerful emotions

On the other hand, some people have also reported negative effects like intense anxiety and short-term psychosis. Ultimately, the effects experienced depend on the environment and the user’s tolerance and state at the time of consumption. Those who consume psilocybin say that a calm and supportive environment is more likely to result in a more positive transforming experience.

While brain activity generally returns to normal after using shrooms like the Golden Teacher mushroom strain, it could take longer to wear off. A study in the Journal of Psychopharmacology measured the impact of psilocybin on the five personality domains: Neuroticism, Extroversion, Openness, Agreeableness, and Conscientiousness. The study revealed “significant increases in Openness following a high-dose psilocybin session. Openness is a psychological term for an individual’s attitude toward new experiences and can be associated with traits like Imagination, Creativity, and Aesthetic Appreciation. Not only was openness one of the general mushroom effects, but it rose during a psilocybin session. Of nearly 60% of study participants, it “remained significantly higher than baseline more than 1 year after the session,” the researchers wrote. This is a surprising find since various research says that personality doesn’t change much after 30 years of age.