Now scientists are turning to more unorthodox approaches, including psilocybin therapy. “Psilocybin therapy has the potential to stop a lot of unnecessary suffering,” says Jennifer Danby, a psychotherapist who specializes in eating disorders. If confirmed in larger trials, these results suggest that psilocybin therapy could kick-start anorexia recovery and provide relief. Psilocybin therapy is not without risks, and experts caution that it shouldn’t happen without specialized support. That can be useful for eating disorders because people often disconnect from feelings such as hunger, thirst, fatigue and cold.