Hello everyone. I had my first trip one month ago. It was an extremely scary experience: I was overwhelmed by the visuals and I was scared of entering a psychosis episode for the test of my life. At one point during the trip, I made a joke to my friend who was trip sitting me, and hearing him laugh shifted the whole trip for me. However, I had spent 3 horrible hours and I only enjoyed the 1.5 last hours of the trip.

My friend was not a very good trip sitter, indeed he made me uncomfortable, so I decided to give it a try by myself. I was very anxious during the come up and I tried to escape the visuals I was seeing, I tried to minimize the effects by listening to music and focusing on my computer screen. I had a few anxiety attacks that lasted 3-4 mins. After 2 hours, my trip started to shift positively. I called a friend on discord and we started looking at memes and funny videos and I had the best time ever. I loved talking to my friend and I reflected so much about my life.

My questions are: 1- how do I avoid being scared in the beginning of the trip? Why is it only after the effects start slowing down that I calm down and start enjoying the trip? Did I take a too strong dose?

2- I wanted to use the trip to think about some problems that I currently have in my life and try to see clearly. During the end of the trip, I could understand everything so clearly, I was enlightened about my life, however I couldn’t write anything because it seemed that my writing capabilities were diminished by the shrooms. I tried to tell my friend what I understood about my problems thanks to the shrooms, and I was just saying complete nonsense. How do you guys incorporate what you learn from shroom trips into real life?

Fyi, I took 15 grams of valhalla magic truffles from zamnesia. I guess it’s not an extremely big dose if you translate it into normal shrooms.

So yesterday I took 3G of Malabar mushrooms. Fasted for the whole day, they started to kick in pretty fast tripped for like 4 hours the experience was so amazing. Laugh for 2 hours cried at one point something I rarely do all I felt was love and feelings of bliss, no bad feelings at all. I think I released some negative emotions during that trip it’s hard to explain all I felt was a wave of love come over me. Psilocybin Mushrooms are really amazing. Everything was moving and I just had to let go and let the trip guide me and try to learn something from it, felt really good to be alive. For me, psilocybin has helped with my depression in a few ways. During the experience, it can help me feel more connected to my emotions and allow me to confront issues in my life from a fresh perspective. It’s not just about having a 'high' the benefits come from the insights gained and the way I process emotions during and after the experience. so I use it with respect, usually in a controlled setting. The experience helps me break away from the repetitive cycles of depressive thoughts, giving me a reset in a way traditional treatments haven’t always been able to."

Not my first time— I had a mega trip (4gms) with my partner about 4 months ago, reality flipped, we died and came back significantly changed :) and few moderate ones before and after. Never could replicate that intensity. We were in it together I cannot explain this at all. We were going in and out of each other's visualizations, intentionally flipping realities like we were flipping channels, like we were copilot's on a spaceship travelling through dimentions. The trees spoke to us, and everything caved in and transformed.

But this is our first time with cubes. We're planning to do it empty stomach, lemon tek, we will be at a safe place in nature.

Any advice or warnings ? Especially on tripping together. We had a few issues last time with drinking water ( couldn't reach the bottle 🤣) and peeing (bathroom was in another dimention) and feeling cold ( couldn't put on a sweater 🤣 too many hands). So any advice will help :)

I’ve now had two different experiences of passing out while on psilocybin. First one was a few months ago and the most recent one was last week.

Both time were very similar situations. At a live concert with many people around and a lot going on. Both times I had been drinking, not much but had a handful of drinks.

In both situations I never felt as if I was actually tripping or really feeling the effects of the mushrooms. But, very quickly I started to feel horrible, very lightheaded, nauseous and like I was going to pass out….and then I did.

It seems as if it is similar to vasovagal syncope, basically my blood pressure lowers such much that there is not efficient blood to my brain so I lose consciousness.

Both times I bounced right back and was fine for the rest of the night.

Also to add, the first time I took less than a gram (I’d assume about 0.75) of actual mushrooms and the second time I took 1 capsule of 0.5 g.

I’ve basically assumed mushrooms just aren’t for me at this point but I am wondering if anyone has had any similar experiences?

Thanks in advance!

Hi, I’m wanting to start microdosing for increased energy and positive thinking for work. I was wondering how long I need to wait to start since I just ate 3g. My first time trying them I ate like 2 medium sized caps and 2 stems, then the following day I ate probably the same amount maybe a little less and got a beautiful high. Exactly what I’m wanting out of my microdose. I go back to work Sunday night and took my 3 grams at 12pm on Friday. Do you think I should take a gram Sunday and see where it gets me? Or should I wait a few more days and reset my tolerance and just take .5g to not risk getting weird at work. I hate wasting them because they are hard to come by for me and they are the only thing that makes me feel happy to be me, and to be alive.

Hello everyone. I am suffering from social anxiety since my childhood and I am looking for a solution for this disorder. Does psylocybine helpful against social anxiety or is it indifferent?

I have several chocolates made with APE, each with 1g of mushrooms, it is currently 4am and I felt like eating one, can you advise me if it would be good to do it at this time? Thank you

So about 8-9 months ago I took a good amount of shrooms. I did get derealization and depersonalization after the trip but after about 3 months it got way better. Now it just feels like I still have the lingering effects of DP. Life just seems so bland now. Reality feels different. I just have a lingering anxiety effect and the “is this even real? Is everyone around me even real?” Thoughts come and go. I feel like I can’t be in the present anymore. I’m just going through life waiting for the day to end. Haven’t done any drugs since then. Just alcohol once in a while. Hoping I can get back to where I was. Anyone else felt the same?

I’ve tripped thrice and it’s been 3 months since my last trip. Before I tripped I struggled with Depression, OCD, Anxiety, and Dissociation.

My depression is very noticeable for about 6 hours twice a week, so for a total of 12 waking hours when my week consists of 112 waking hours. I spend 10.7% of my waking hours depressed and that’s much better than before mushrooms.

My OCD was cured for a few weeks after my last trip, but came back very strong as new health OCD after a bad experience with cannabis where I believed I was having a heart attack. I now struggle with health OCD pretty much every waking hour.

My anxiety is… different? I care a lot less about things like school and climate change and microplastics and have created a philosophy that suits me well. I’m studying something in school that makes me happy and pays average, and I’ve accepted there’s nothing I can do about climate change and microplastics. I have very bad health anxiety but I classify that has health OCD now.

On my first trip I received knowledge that my phone was causing my dissociation and that the cure to dissociation was to quit using my phone so much. I really wanted the mushrooms themselves to cure me so I never integrated this and have stayed addicted to my phone ever since. I have noticed an increase in dissociation following my cannabis experience.

I want to try mushrooms again to help me finish the rest, but I have this feeling like I don’t need to. If one dose is meant to be enough, why should I need to make more? If it hasn’t cured me yet why would it cure me if I do it again?

My intuition is telling me to work on integration instead of new trips and focus on getting off of my phone and applying my new anxiety philosophies to my OCD, aswell as doing Exposure response therapy for my OCD.

I want to have some microdoses of mushrooms on hand for migraines since they work sooo well. But not for any other benefits.

But I feel down because I really wanted psilocybin to work for me and it not working for everything pains me and makes me wanna try again

My sister and I got a hold of some shrooms but were unaware that they came fully sized and dried. I've only ever done powder before, so my question is what's the best way to get them safely into our bodies? Should we grind them ourselves, make tea, or some third thing? We've each done mushrooms a couple of times but are hardly experts, so any advice would be appreciated.

TL;DR: how do I use whole dried shrooms?

I ate some psilocybin infused gummies that were 625mg each and I ate about 4 of them. As of right now it’s been 2 hours from consumption and I don’t feel a thing. I got these gummies from a reputable store with good reviews so I don’t think they are fake but for some reason I don’t feel anything. I also had a pretty large meal about 20 minutes before eating them so maybe that affected it but not sure. What are your guys’s thoughts.

so im currently high off weed and i want to trip on shrooms aswell but ive never been high before i take the shrooms, how will it affect the comeup and the trip overall?

I take Adderall, Lexapro, and Wellbutrin every morning. I have been wanting to try psilocybin for a long time, but I’m nervous about how they might interact with my medications.

I’m curious what other people do. Do you just skip your meds for a day?

I was looking on online at some spore shops and I'm blown away. I need strain recommendations, please?

Hi all! Quick question. Planning on doing a small dose of PE this weekend. We're thinking about 1.5 grams total (we're newbies). If we want the experience to last the entire evening, does it make sense to do the entire 1.5 at once or should we do about half and then redose a couple of hours later? We're looking for euphoria and mild visuals. We don't want to meet Jesus. 😁 Thanks for any info!

Hey! I’m thinking about taking a heroic dose of psylocibin (about 6 grams).

This will be in my room where I’m at peace most of the time and I’ll just lay down, close my eyes and go for it.

I’d like to know if some of y’all have music mixes or talks to feel relaxed and more comfortable during the experience.

My grandfather recently gave me mushrooms he labeled AMAX and couldn't find anything that matched. I'm curious to see if they were labeled AMAX or if it was an old bag. He says he doesn't know

Why is that? I quit smoking and can't use them as often because a migraine will pop up and last a few hours.

How does this work exactly?

I'm looking at a chocolate bar that says it has 6g of psilocin in it. And a spray, which has 8g of psilocin. Is that equivalent to 6g/8g of mushrooms?

Also, why are they saying psilocin instead of psilocybin? If its only psilocin, is that a less complete feeling experience?

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Has anyone heard if any update on bills passed to legalize the use of psilocybin for medical purposes?

Hello 👋 I have been micro dosing for 4 weeks and am going away at the weekend to take my first macro dose. I have complex-ptsd so wanted to do it under the guide of someone. At the moment im recovering from an eating disorder and hoping this weekend may help in some way. I’ve struggled with it on and off for 10 years and understand all the logical side to the role it plays in my life it just still sticks around.
anyway this is all very new to me and I’m unsure what to take as my intention. I don’t want to over complicate it!
Also - how soon before taking do you stop eating?

thank you in advance ☺️

Hey everyone,

I’ve been smoking weed regularly for the past ten years, and while it’s been a comfort in some ways, I’ve come to realize it’s no longer serving me. I want to quit, not just for my physical health, but also to improve my focus, motivation, and overall well-being.

I’ve recently come across the Stamets Stack (psilocybin, niacin, and lion’s mane) and the potential it has for neurogenesis and habit-breaking. After doing some research, I’ve decided to try it as a part of my journey to quit smoking weed. My hope is that this approach can help me rewire my brain and build healthier habits while addressing some of the root causes of my cannabis dependency, like stress and boredom.

My Plan:

• Microdosing Schedule: I’m planning to microdose psilocybin every other day or according to a 4-day protocol (four days on, three days off).
• Stack: I’ll be pairing the psilocybin with niacin and lion’s mane as recommended in the Stamets Stack.
• Goals:
  1. Address the patterns of impulsivity that drive my cannabis use.
  2. Rewire my brain toward healthier coping mechanisms.
  3. Foster personal growth and self-awareness.
• Supplemental Practices: I’m also incorporating exercise, mindfulness, prayer, and journaling to support my mental and physical health throughout this process.

Why I’m Posting:

I’m reaching out to this community for advice, encouragement, and shared experiences. If you’ve used psilocybin or the Stamets Stack to quit a habit or make a major life change, I’d love to hear your story!

• How did you navigate the process of breaking an old habit with the help of microdosing?
• Were there any unexpected challenges or benefits?
• Do you have any specific tips for someone starting out on this path?

I’m committed to this change and want to approach it with care and intention. Thank you all in advance for your insights and support.

I’m ordering some enigma strain mushrooms to microdose. I’m trying to see if someone could recommend a book to help guide me on my journey.

Hello everyone. I am looking for advice across the board.

Before 2022, I have only been a marijuana enthusiast. On a reckless night, out of the pressure of those around me, I tried shrooms while also taking some pretty potent edibles. We went out to a restaurant that was exceptionally loud (Moxies bar + grill) and I had the worst trip I could have ever experienced. On the ride back home (passenger, not driving) traffic was blinding, and my neck was in so much pain I couldn’t pick up my head.

I used to be a social butterfly, but I always had a sensitivity to uncontrolled environments with loud music, so no parties or clubs for me. I made the biggest mistake of my life taking shrooms that night knowing I shouldn’t have. Ever since that night, my anxiety has been at its max. I overthink every single experience, and every day has been suffrage. My mind has altered for the worse.

To make things clear, I am not blaming the shrooms. I decided to take pretty potent black market thc chocolates that night dosed at about 100mg, which I can usually handle when that’s the only thing I’m doing. I am tired, my mind is exhausted, nothing helps.

I know that with what I’ve said there are probably some diagnoses that need to be figured out, but I am a Torontonian and unfortunately being diagnosed with anything to do with mental health takes months and is not cheap or covered by any health care.

Anyways, I’m just curious if anyone here experienced a very very bad trip their first time taking psilocybin, but tried again and ended up having a good relationship with it down the line ?

Im not looking for a fix, im looking to be educated by those who’ve experienced it first hand.

Thank you <3

Hi all, I'm planning on embarking on my first trip come January, and I need some help figuring out my drug interactions. I'm on Wellbutrin SR which, according to other posts on this reddit, shouldnt be a problem, but I am also on Trileptal (Oxcarbazepine to be exact) and I'm struggling to find any mention of interactions between that and psilocybin. For anyone who isnt familiar with the name, Trileptal is an anticonvulsant, mainly used to treat epilepsy, but occasionally used as a mood stabilizer, which is why I take it. I really want to make this trip work, I've had chances in the past but because of previous medications i was taking i had to pass, but i also dont want to do anything that will uhhh fuck me up. If anyone has experience taking Trileptal or other anticonvulsants and psilocybin, or just general drug interactivity knowledge, I would love to know about it!!

Hey there guys, I’m just about to buy my first ever batch of magic mushrooms! Yay!

I’ve never done shrooms before so obviously start with a low dosage. I want a nice trip where I’ll get visuals but I won’t stress (I’m assuming to also take these when you’re in a good mindset for a good trip).

But I need a bit of help, how much should I take? How long do trips typically last? How do I know they are actually psilocybin shrooms I am purchasing?

Thanks :)

I've read various stories and there's no real answer. Are there any SSRI takers here that could give an opinion?

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