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'''Feelings of self-design''' can be described as an alteration of perspective in which one experiences a distinct feeling that they are personally responsible for the creation, design, implementation and prior planning of a concept, process or situation which is normally seen as the result of unrelated external causes.
'''Perception of self-design''' can be described as an alteration of perspective in which one experiences the sudden feeling that they are personally responsible for the creation, design, implementation and prior planning of a concept, process or situation which is normally seen as the result of unrelated external causes.


This effect can be experienced at any time but is most commonly felt within moments of such emotional significance that the situation seems inevitable, predestined or perfect to the point where it is exactly how one would have designed it had they have been given the conscious choice to do so in advance. It can be broken down into two separate sub-components which include:
This effect typically manifests suddenly and spontaneously. However, it is most commonly felt during emotionally significant situations which are perceived to either be considered so enjoyable that they are exactly how one would have designed it had they have somehow been given the conscious choice to do so in advance.  


*Feeling as if one designed, planned out and created certain (or even all) aspects within one's life such as current or past occurrences, loved ones and key events.
It can be broken down into two separate sub-components which include:
 
*Feeling as if one designed, planned out and created certain (or even all) aspects of one's life such as current or past events, loved ones and key events.
*Feeling as if one designed, planned out and created certain (or even all) aspects outside of one's life such as current or historical events, nature, life, the universe as a whole and the physical laws which it abides by.
*Feeling as if one designed, planned out and created certain (or even all) aspects outside of one's life such as current or historical events, nature, life, the universe as a whole and the physical laws which it abides by.


Feelings of self-design are most often triggered by level 4 states of [[unity and interconnectedness]] in which one's preconceived notions behind the definition of their concept of “god” or “god-hood” can now be felt as identical to that of one's self and identity. However, this component is still perfectly capable of manifesting independently as a stand alone experience which does not necessitate feelings of unity or "god-hood."</onlyinclude>
Perception of self-design is most commonly induced under the influence of [[dosage#heavy|heavy]] [[dosage|dosages]] of [[psychedelic]] [[tryptamine|tryptamines]] such as [[psilocin]], [[ayahuasca]], [[DMT]], and [[4-AcO-DMT]]. The effect is commonly accompanied by other effects  such as [[ego death]] or high level [[unity and interconnectedness]].</onlyinclude>
===Psychoactive substances===
===Psychoactive substances===
Compounds within our [[psychoactive substance index]] which may cause this effect include:
Compounds within our [[psychoactive substance index]] which may cause this effect include: