An ego death occurs when the distinction between self-representation and object-representation is blurred. Photo credit: Twenty20photos. Psychedelic drugs like psilocybin, DMT, ayahuasca, and LSD have been associated with producing a phenomenon known as an ego death. While under the influence of these psychoactive substances, users report enduring a compromised sense of … [Read more...] about Ego Death: a Major Component of the Psychedelic Experience