Can magic mushrooms cause psychological trauma?
A: If you have high anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or dealing with other psychological problems or mood disorders you should avoid consuming magic mushrooms. Because of the way psilocybin works on the brain, taking mushrooms might have negative consequences for someone whose mental health is already compromised.
How do I consume magic mushrooms?
A: There are 5 best ways to consume magic mushrooms
- Straight up chew and swallow – The most usual way to ingest magic mushrooms is simply by eating them. Remember to chew. Effects will kick in typically after 30-45 minutes. The fuller your stomach the longer it will take for effects to begin: consuming mushrooms on an empty stomach, or with very little food, gives a shorter onset and stronger kick-in.
- Tea – Consider making a magic brew. Simply crush up the desired amount and place it in a tea bag or let it steep in hot water. Do not boil as high temperatures will destroy the active ingredients. Mix it with your favorite flavor of tea to improve taste.
- Capsules – Usually used when taking a micro-dose. Grinder up the magic mushrooms and fill empty gelatin or vegan capsules. The capsules only hold micro-dose doses. You do have the option to take multiple to feel full effects if desired. Capsules hide all taste and makes consumption very discreet.
- Psilocybin Edibles – Magic mushrooms can be added to virtually any food. The trick is whatever your recipe may be, avoid adding the mushrooms during any cooking stage. Under excessive heat magic mushrooms lose their potency. Baking mushrooms on top of a pizza, for example would result in reduced effects. Try adding magic mushrooms to sauces or toppings after the cooking is complete.
- Lemon Tek – Grind up your mushrooms into a powder. Place powder in a cup and squeeze enough lemon juice to cover the powder. Stir and leave it for 20 minutes. Do not leave longer than 20 minutes. Fill glass with water, stir evenly and drink. This method is to create a stronger effect because of the acidic lemon juice amplifying the psilocybin. Start with half of your desired dosage. How do I consume magic mushrooms?
How much magic mushrooms should I take?
A: Dosage can vary from person to person. Here are a few ways to determine your dose as per The Third Wave(thethirdwave.co).
Microdose (0.05-0.25g):
- Non psychoactive
- Mood enhancement
- Decreased stress
- Emotional stability
- Mindfulness, presence and peace
- Openness and self-forgiveness
- Increased empathy and sociability
- Conversational fluidity
- Alleviation of persistent conditions such as depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, PTSD
- Increased motivation (e.g. to make positive lifestyle changes)
- Increased focus/productivity
- Increased flow states
- Clearer, more connected thinking
- Improved memory
- Enhanced senses
- Enhanced appreciation for music, art, etc.
- Increased creativity
- Spontaneity
- Easier meditation
- Increased enjoyment of physical activity and everyday tasks
- Relaxation and increased awareness of body
- Enhanced athletic endurance
- Increased energy overall (without anxiety or subsequent crash)
- Amplification of mood, positive or negative
- Slight sedative effect
Mini-dose (0.25-0.75g):
- Mood enhancement, mild euphoria or excitement
- Mindfulness, presence, and peace
- Openness and self-forgiveness
- Introspective insights
- Alleviation of persistent conditions such as depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, PTSD
- Increased motivation (e.g. to make positive lifestyle changes)
- Increased flow states
- Clearer, more connected thinking
- Enhanced senses
- Enhanced appreciation for music, art, etc.
- Increased creativity
- Spontaneity
- Easier meditation
- Increased enjoyment of physical activity and everyday tasks
- Relaxation and increased awareness of body
- Increased energy in waves
- Mild body high
- Amplification of mood, positive or negative
- Preference for introspection over socializing
- Increased sensitivity to light
- Very mild visuals, if any
Museum dose (0.5-1.5g):
- Mood enhancement, euphoria or excitement
- Mild to moderate visuals (e.g. “breathing” environments)
- Increased empathy
- Conversational fluidity
- Introspection
- Increased flow states
- Enhanced senses
- Enhanced appreciation for music, art, etc.
- Increased creativity
- Spontaneity
- Increased enjoyment of physical activity and everyday tasks
- Finding otherwise mundane things funny or interesting
- Enhanced athletic endurance
- Moderate body high
- Clear come-up, peak, and come-down
- Amplification of mood, positive or negative
- Altered perception of sound
- Time dilation or contraction (time passing more slowly or quickly)
- Increased sensitivity to light
- Pupil dilation
Moderate dose (2-3.5g):
- Strong euphoria or excitement
- Sense of peace
- Mystical experience and feelings of wonder
- Life-changing introspective or philosophical insights
- Increased flow of ideas
- Increased senses
- Enhanced senses
- Enhanced appreciation for music, art, etc.
- Finding otherwise mundane things funny or interesting
- Strong body high
- Clear come-up, peak, and come-down
- Amplification of emotions, whether good or bad
- Open- and closed-eye visuals (e.g. patterns, auras)
- Synesthesia
- Time dilation or contraction (time passing more slowly or quickly)
- Sedation
- Unusual physical sensations
- Sensitivity to light
- Wide pupil dilation
- Compulsive yawning
Mega dose (5g+):
- Strong euphoria or excitement
- Mystical experience and intense feelings of wonder
- Life-changing introspective or philosophical insights
- Ego death
- Increased flow of ideas
- Increased creativity
- Enhanced senses
- Finding otherwise mundane things funny or interesting
- Very strong body high
- Clear come-up, peak, and come-down
- Amplification of emotions, whether good or bad
- Very strong open- and closed-eye visions (e.g. memories coming to life)
- Visual, auditory, tactile hallucinations
- Synesthesia
- Time becoming meaningless
- Thought loops
- Sedation
- Unusual physical sensations and altered perception of physical form
- Sensitivity to light
- Very wide pupil dilation
- Compulsive yawning
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